Leader Dogs for the Blind operates one of the most state-of-the-art and respected guide dog programs in the world, providing guide dogs for clients who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf-blind

Labradors, golden retrievers and German shepherds have been and remain our most common pure breeds on the programme. Historically the golden retriever crossed with the Labrador has produced the most successful guide dog of all, combining many of the great traits of both breeds. | Great?? |. Simple Training Strategy. Eliminate Bad Behaviour and Create The Obedient Pet. Simple Training Strategy · Certified Dog Trainer · Mental Stimulation · Force-Free Techniques guide dogs for the blind puppy training,Be Wow-ed by Speedy Results! Search for Training For A Dog. In 1957, Mr. Shioya trained a German Shepherd, Champy to become the first domestically produced guide dog in Japan. History of guide dogs in Japanese society. 1967. Japan Guide Dog Association (JGDA) was established. 1971. Tokyo Guide Dog Association, which is now The Eye Mate, Inc., was established. Some guide dog users do not mind introducing their dogs to someone new and curious, and the subject can be a great ice breaker. However, it's important to keep in mind that a guide dog is responsible for leading its blind or visually impaired handler. The dog should never be distracted from that duty. In honor of national guide dog month, I'm reprinting excerpts of an interview I did several years ago with seven experienced blind people who've used guide dogs most of their lives. Here they compare problem solving strategies between 36 dogs representing six breeds. Compared to my usual posts, it's a lengthy conversation, but if you've lived with a Lab, Golden, German Meet our Guide Dogs. German Shepherd. They have been everything from the tow for a fisherman's boat, the hunter's companion, and of course, guide dog to the blind. The Labrador is comparable to the Golden Retriever in size. There are three differen