After a successful matching process, each client and their dog is now learning the ropes together, but first they are learning the basics of being a guide dog handler. [Video Description: Two clients (f) practise handle walks, where a trainer holds the harness and acts as the guide dog, helping them learn how to walk safely and confidently using the harness.] | South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind

7.3K views · 222 reactions | It's estimated that more than 1 million Americans are legally blind, with many relying on guide dogs. Iris is a guide dog with a special ability: she’s been specifically trained to help the visually impaired go running. Dogs With Extraordinary Jobs | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

Join Deidre on tonight’s night walk training 🦮🐾 Training guide dogs to guide at night is crucial because it helps ensure that both the dog and their handler can stay safe and confident, no matter the time of day. For people with low vision, night time reduces vision even more and can make things much more difficult. Solo is trained to handle the challenges that come with darkness - like shadows, streetlights, and other obstacles that are harder to spot in low light. This training gives handler

1.3K views · 61 reactions | MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY! Our puppies need more cyclists to help them become Assistance Dogs! ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! REGISTER NOW to help them graduate and become indispensable to their owners : https://guidedog.org.za/ride-for-team-sa-guide-dogs-and-help-change-lives/ | South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind | Facebook