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🦮Obstacles Training with Trainers-in-training and their guide dogs-in-training. Obstacle work is one of the skills taught to a guide dog in order for it to navigate around obstacles in a manner that ensures the handler does not come into contact with the obstacles. The trainer trains the guide dog to use its initiative when navigating obstacles. The dog has a choice it needs to make in order to keep handler safe; to stop before an obstacle and go around it, or to navigate handler away from it.

Guide dogs do more than just navigate obstacles at their own eye level or on the ground. They are also trained to recognize overhead hazards that could be in their handler’s path. As part of their specialized training, guide dogs learn to identify obstacles like low-hanging branches, signs, or awnings. When they encounter one, they stop and allow their handler to assess the situation and safely adjust their route. This skill, combined with their keen awareness, helps guide dog teams move confide

64K views · 804 reactions | How to train a guide dog in 3️⃣ stages, brought to you by The Guide Puppy trainer, Michelle  [Video description: Michelle talks to camera while different guide dogs go through the training exercises she mentions] | Guide Dogs UK | Facebook

How do Guide Dog Foundation students train with their guide dogs during a two-week class? Students begin by practicing leash and harness techniques with their Guide Dog Mobility Instructors (GDMIs). Once they meet their guide dogs, they head to various locations to work on real-world scenarios. Each day helps them build confidence and strengthen their bond as a team, with guidance from their GDMIs. 💙🦮 Learn more about our training process by tapping the link in our bio! #guidedogfoundation #gu