Dogs

Monday 23 March is National Puppy Day and to celebrate our life-changing puppies we caught up with one of our Puppy Development Advisors, Terri.

New research from Guide Dogs suggests that dog ownership is influencing decisions regarding Wills and legacies.

If you love dogs and you’re looking for a fresh purpose this year, volunteering with Guide Dogs offers a flexible, rewarding way to give back.

This Halloween, one of our guide dog puppies has been spreading a little extra sparkle in York! Magic, a seven-month-old golden retriever cross Labrador, took part in a special training day to help him build confidence around busy streets, costumes and decorations — while our canine experts share advice for pet owners on keeping dogs calm and content during the spooky season.

Guide Dogs is celebrating the arrival of its largest litter for three years – a whopping 13 puppies affectionately known as ‘the Baker’s Dozen’.

Dreams of peaceful morning strolls and woodland rambles are one of the top reasons people get a dog, with almost of half of owners citing dogs walks as why they originally welcomed a new canine family member. But one quarter of owners dread walks due to their dog’s behaviour.

Guide Dogs is using lifelike toy squirrels attached to remote control cars to help guide dogs become resistant to fluffy distractions.

A group of guide dog puppies have been studying masterpieces, from ancient Roman sculpture to paintings by Rembrandt, on a recent training visit to Chatsworth House.