Working with your guide dog
Once you’re working with your guide dog you’ll start to develop a strong bond and understanding. But as with any partnership there may sometimes be bumps in the road. You may need to keep adapting to changing circumstances, manage health or behaviour issues, or work together to learn new routes or cues.
We’re here to help you every step of the way. In this section there’s lots of useful information to support your guide dog partnership.
In this section...
Read about safely working with your guide dog to navigate road crossings and moving traffic.
Learn about the steps that you can take to plan new routes with your guide dog, and who to contact for support.
Find out more about your rights, how to challenge and access refusal, and where to find help and support.
Learn about the essential pieces of kit you need to look after your guide dog and create a successful partnership.
Samara and Yuma
Samara was nervous around dogs but, with support from her friends and Guide Dogs, Samara realised owning a guide dog could give her the freedom she craved.
Yuma gives Samara the confidence to do everything she wants to do from routine tasks like working and shopping, to socialising with her friends and even competitive cheerleading.