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We feel that the attention, care and involvement we give to each of our clients are what make us different. Our training is entirely one on one; it is not based on a prescriptive group or set training approach. A successful working partnership The working life of a guide dog is, on average, around eight to ten years.
A guide dog provides constant support and companionship throughout its working life. It is vital that a close relationship is formed between the dog and its handler. Time and care is taken to profile the behavioural traits of each dog in training to ensure that every guide dog match has the best chance to form a strong and successful mobility partnership.
How guide dogs are trained Guide dogs are trained through leadership and positive reinforcement. They are praised when they show the desired behaviour. The dog learns many commands, including disobeying a command if its handler the person who is vision impaired has not heard approaching traffic. Each dog is trained to recognise the height and width of its handler so as to guide them to avoid obstacles such as overhanging trees.
In Victoria, guide dog training includes the following steps: Guide dog assessment — each guide dog must pass a rigorous physical and temperamental assessment at around 12 months of age.
Intensive guide dog training — the guide dog undergoes five months of intensive training at a special training centre. Intensive handler training — the guide dog handler attends the training centre for one month of intensive training with their guide dog. Supported orientation to their local environment — the guide dog team is supported to settle into their own home and an instructor will ensure they become familiar with their local environment.
They will learn how to safely negotiate their most often-used travel and transport routes for work, shopping and personal needs. Follow up and support is provided throughout the working life of each guide dog.
Guide Dog Mobility Instructors are also available to help the guide dog team address other mobility challenges such as a change of environment in a new home or job.
Meeting a person with a guide dog Guide dogs are responsible for making sure that their vision-impaired handler travels safely around the community.
They need to be quiet, well-behaved, non-aggressive and clean at all times. Despite the challenges they face every day, guide dogs enjoy their work and the rewards of love and company they receive from their vision-impaired companion. When its body harness is removed, the dog understands that it can relax and play like any family pet.
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