GDB Training escalators platforms and subways May 2009

Guide Dogs for the Blind trains in real-life situations such as escalators, stairs and subway platforms. Note how Instructor Ben Cawley gives the dog a cue to turn left, on to the subway tracks, but the dog disobeys. This technique is called "intelligent disobedience." The dog will refuse a request if doing so would put the team in danger. These dogs save people's lives every day!

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• guide dog
• dog training
• seeing eye
• guide dogs for the blind
• blind
• dog guide
• mobility

[brocolims]

why do they put those paw shoes on em??

[guidedogsaregreat]

@brocolims Good question! It helps protect their paws from extremes in temperature and on escalators.

[therapydogchick]

Great work! This was such an interesting video. I laughed when the young man at the end attempted a drive-by petting thinking you couldn't see him. Too funny!

[84WAKEUP]

the most loyal beings in the universe DOGS

[normalguyable]

go vegan!!!!!!!!!!!!

[eloridscrimbit]

@guidedogsaregreat also helps them become more aware of their back paws, cuz most times they just follow the front paws.

[gettinghealthygirl]

Amazing! whats a beautiful and smart girl!

[francoroni]

Good job! Maybe we'll see you around in the city sometime!

[forlivejournal]

This is great work that you are doing. And the dog seems to really be enjoying herself!