Three trainers for “Guide Dogs for the Blind” made a visit
to Neill Public Library on June 30. Each of the trainers brought their
dog-in-training with them. The ages of the dogs ranged from fourteen
weeks to a little over a year old. Children attending the presentation
learned about the training process both the dogs and people go through in order
to help get the canines ready for their next training step with their potential
new owner.
Facts shared by the trainers included how guide dogs for the
blind always wear a green work vest when they’re working and that means one
should never approach the dog without asking the owner first. Attendees were
also able to see the dogs “in action” as they responded to various commands
including “go to bed, stand up, that’s enough and lay down.” The
informative session ended with children being able to love on each of these
amazing dogs who will one day make such a profound difference in the life of a
person with visual impairments.
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