guide dog trainer
Service animal educator
A guide dog trainer is a person who trains dogs to assist blind or visually impaired people.
The work involves teaching dogs to navigate obstacles, stop at curbs, and ignore distractions while guiding their handler safely.
Trainers also work with recipients to help them bond with and handle their new guide dog: She spent two years as a guide dog trainer before moving into veterinary work.
- handlerOne who manages something
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- LabradorRetriever breed from Canada
- golden retrieverAmber-furred family dog
- obedienceCompliance with authority
commands · puppy raiser · foster family · blind · visually impaired · leash · vest · working dog · mobility · street crossing · crosswalk · curb · obstacle · public access · heel · sit · stay · praise
- trainerscoach, instructor, fitness coach, strength coach, conditioning coach
- dog jobshandler, dog show judge, dog walker, groomer, shelter worker
- service dogsseeing eye dog, golden retriever, puppy raiser, puppy raising, breeding program
- Unsung Heroesvolunteer, caregiver, blood donor, organ donor, foster parent
- dog handlerstherapy dog handler