Ever wonder what goes into training a guide dog? Follow as a Guide Dog Apprentice practices a route with a future guide dog, Peter. Learn more about our guide dog program by visiting the guidedog.org.The video shows a guide dog apprentice walking on the sidewalk with Peter, a yellow lab and future guide dog. #guidedog #guidedogtraining #dogtraining #guidedogfoundation #assistancedog #doglover #doglife #traininghard #dogroutine #ablove #labrador #lablife | Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind

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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

Guide dogs do more than just navigate obstacles at their own eye level or on the ground. They are also trained to recognize overhead hazards that could be in their handler’s path. As part of their specialized training, guide dogs learn to identify obstacles like low-hanging branches, signs, or awnings. When they encounter one, they stop and allow their handler to assess the situation and safely adjust their route. This skill, combined with their keen awareness, helps guide dog teams move confide

It’s International Guide Dog Day! These pups are training at the Guide Dog Foundation on Long Island to help the visually impaired and veterans. Join us in thanking these pups and their handlers for their service ❤🐶 https://7ny.tv/2XF7SJp | ABC7NY

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