Questions tagged [guide dog training]
What breed was Buddy, the first seeing-eye dog in the U.S.?
Category: Famous Dogs
Buddy, the first seeing-eye dog in the United States, was a female German Shepherd. She played a pivotal role in the history of guide dogs and the establishment of formal guide dog training programs in the U.S. Buddy was trained in Switzerland and brought to the U.S. in 1928 by Morris Frank, a blind...
What qualities make a dog suitable for guide dog training?
Category: Types of Service Dogs
Guide dogs play a vital role in assisting individuals with visual impairments, and not every dog is suited for this demanding and specialized work. The qualities that make a dog suitable for guide dog training are a combination of temperament, physical attributes, intelligence, and trainability. Bel...
Can remote trainers be used for guide dog training?
Category: Training Tools
Remote trainers, also known as electronic collars or e-collars, are devices that deliver a stimulus, such as a vibration, sound, or mild electric pulse, to a dog to modify behavior. While these tools are sometimes used in general dog training, their use in guide dog training is highly controversial ...