Oct 20, 2021
Winston is an all time cuddled as long as some part of your body is on top of him. Only caveat is you can’t move haha #guidedogsfamily #guidedog #imdb #guidedogfortheblind https://www.instagram.com/p/CVO-F1rl-lo/?utm_medium=tumblr
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Winston is an all time cuddled as long as some part of your body is on top of him. Only caveat is you can’t move haha #guidedogsfamily #guidedog #imdb #guidedogfortheblind https://www.instagram.com/p/CVO-F1rl-lo/?utm_medium=tumblr
Over spray created a cool stencil with Winstons name. It’s unintentional but pretty cool, #guidedogsofinstagram #guidedogs #guidedog #guidedogfortheblind https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ7LTjGAyj7/?utm_medium=tumblr
Happy to help you grow up and be bold and perfect mate for the blind one day, my shaggy friend :) #guidedog #guidedogfortheblind #seeingeyedog #training
Smile, i'll be a guide dog one day! #smile #smiling #guidedog #guidedogfortheblind #goldenretriever #retriever #springjoy
who inspires you?
one of the puppies i raised lives in Toronto as a partner to an amazing woman named Maya. even after being shut down at the Boston run she is constantly improving her times and looking for new challenges. in this run in Toronto she placed first in her age category. run, Maya, run ....
How long is a Guide Dog in service?
Most Guide Dogs work until they are around 8-10 years old, but this varies with individual dogs and their lifestyles. After spending a life of devoted partnership, Guide Dogs deserve to spend their senior years in comfortable (and pampered!) retirement. They may remain with their partner as a pet, return to the home where they were raised, or be placed in a loving adoptive home. In all cases, they are honored and loved.
What's life like for a working Guide Dog?
What dog wouldn't envy the life of a Guide Dog? Guide Dogs get to go everywhere and do everything their partners do and they are showered with attention. From work and school, to shopping malls, restaurants and the hiking trail, Guide Dogs lead very active lives. When the harness is on, Guide Dogs are "all business" serious about their work, and focused on the safety of the team. When the harness comes off, however, it's play time!
When is a dog paired with a blind person?
Once the dogs have completed their training and know how to guide, they are ready to enter what we call "class training." This is when a fully-trained dog is matched with a student enrolled in one of our residential classes. We are committed to pairing the right dog with the right person. Our extensive training ensures that the team is compatible in every area from communication styles to personalities. The team spends two weeks learning to work together in a variety of real-life situations. Graduation Day marks the end of class training and a new beginning for the team as they make their way in the world. It is a special day filled with a lot of love, as puppy raisers, graduates and Guide Dogs all take the stage to celebrate their achievements.