Guide dogs are trained to safely guide their handlers around obstacles on the ground and above! They navigate paths, avoiding anything that could block or trip their handler and even scanning for overhead hazards.Curious about how guide dogs work? Drop your questions in the comments below! 🦮 The video shows a female black lab, Petunia, guiding her handler, Audrey, around a makeshift obstacle on the back squares of the Guide Dog Foundation’s National Headquarters. Petunia walks up to the obstacl

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

A handler’s first walk with their new guide dog is a powerful moment. With that first step, a new journey begins. One filled with confidence, independence, and enhanced mobility. You can help make more moments like this possible. Learn how you can raise a future guide dog for an individual who is blind or has low vision. Tap the link in our bio to learn more. 🦮 VD: The video shows Carl, a GDF graduate, taking his first walk with his black lab guide dog, Nadia. Lauren, a guide dog mobility instr

Our guide dogs and Guide Dog Mobility Instructors truly love the works they do! 🦮🫶 without your support, this work wouldn’t be possible! Find out how you can get involved, visit the link in our bio! 👏🏻 video shows a guide dog instructor walking along a simulated city block as she works her black Labrador retriever guide dog. The dog is working well, stopping for obstacles, curbs, and more . | Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind

Iris is a guide dog for the blind who’s part of an elite training program that began when she was just 16 weeks old. This program trains Labs like her to help the visually-impaired jog safely. 🎥Dogs With Extraordinary Jobs | Smithsonian Channel

Not sure what to do when you meet a person with a guide dog? It's always important to speak directly to people with visual impairments, rather than their friend, guide dog, or anyone else. Watch this explainer video from our talented friends at Next Day Animations to learn more about blindness and guide dog etiquette. Together, we can create an environment where everyone feels respected, understood, and valued. This video is audio described and captioned for accessibility and illustrates various

Confused about how to offer human guide to someone who is blind or visually impaired? Orientation & Mobility specialists Stephanie and Marc show us the right way to do it. Marc sits on a wooden bench wearing a sleep shade over his eyes as Stephanie walks into frame. In the "How Not To" portion, Stephanie pulls Marc's arm, and Marc's face is of shock and horror. In the correct Human Guide demo, there are closeups of Stephanie extending her arm and Marc holding onto Stephanie's arm above her elbow