Guide Dogs

Guide Dogs

The decision to use a guide dog is a very serious and important one.

Many think it would "be cool" to have a pet and companion. For those who do not know, the responsibility of a pet is a very big one, and the responsibility of being a guide dog handler is an even bigger one.

To read about How Guide Dogs Work by Tom Harris Click here:
How Guide Dogs Work

The best place to start if you have questions about your choice is the Hadley school for the blind.

They had an excellent seminar on the ins and outs of owning and caring for a guide dog.

You can visit their site to find out more about this and to download the seminar. Find the link titled: Guide Dog Recording
Hadley School For The Blind

A list of most of the popular guide dog schools in the United States can be found on the following page:

Guide Dog Schools

A few audio book titles concerning guide dogs can be found at the Talking Book Library at:
Talking book library

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP) is a good place to become involved with other guide dog owners from all over the world.

A non-profit, cross-disability organization representing people partnered with guide, hearing and service dogs.
International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)

Dog forums

* For answers to any of your dog's health issues and many other questions please visit:
Pet Education(IAADP)

* Get all your answers about your dog health and well being in minutes, visit
AnswerBag.com (IAADP)

Products

* Petsmart is a great way to get all your guide dog's needs online Shop For Dog products

* Pet Edge supplies all your dog's needs right to your door at extreme discount prices.
Pet Edge pet supplies(IAADP)

* Active Dogs has a variety of harnesses and vests for guide dogs
Active Dogs products

* VetShopOnline.com
VetShopOnline.com

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