The blind dog, as the name suggests, is a dog that guides the blind and helps them get around.
But not all dogs can become guide dogs, guide dogs are to go through strict training, trained guide dogs can understand a lot of commands, guide the blind through guide belt and other accessories.
Today, let’s talk about the dog that is suitable for becoming a guide dog. What are the notes for blind dog training?
Check it out below.
The most suitable dog to become a guide dog guide dog is a working dog, in fact, there are many dog can be trained as a guide dog, the most common breeds are the following: 1, Labradora Brador no alias, its height is 54cm-62cm, weight is 25kg-34kg, the average life is 12 years.
Labradors are intelligent, alert and understanding. They are docile and smooth, neither dull nor overly active. They are friendly and enjoy playing games with people.
It is not hard to find that these characteristics are very similar to golden hair.
So they are very suitable to be guide dogs.
2, golden retriever (golden retriever) people used to use it to hunt, its height is 51cm-61cm, weight is 25kg-34kg, life up to 15 years.
Golden retrievers are genetically immune, robust and easy to breed.
They are kind and friendly and loyal to their owners.
The golden retriever is also very intelligent and does not bark or be hostile to other people or dogs under normal circumstances.
These are the reasons why golden retriever can be chosen as a guide dog.
But golden retrievers are prone to arthritis and osteoporosis, so try not to let them sleep in the shade.
3, German Wolf dog alias Wolf dog, height is 55cm-56cm, weight is 34kg-43kg, the average life span of 10 years.
German Shepherds are strong, confident, neurotically stable, not timid, gentle, alert and tame without stimulation.
However, some people, especially children, are afraid of German Shepherds, so there are fewer German Shepherds as guide dogs.
Note 1. The guide dog training training ground should be set up all kinds of obstacles: if you have different width of Bridges, a railway crossing the stop lever, there are steps, have simulated the import and export of the station platform, simulation of the intersection traffic light signals, there are all kinds of block column (height can lift), ditches, and common motors, etc.
2. Guide dogs wear special saddles when working, so that their owners can lead them.
When walking with the master is close to the left of the master, never far away from the master.
It can be said that the job of a guide dog is to act as the eyes of the visually impaired.
(Of course, can’t watch TV for the owner) above is the most suitable dog to become a guide dog and guide dog training precautions, I hope to help you.