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A charity which gives animals to the blind has underlined how its dog training teaches pooches "all they need to know".
Pamela Munro from Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDFTB) told the Perthshire Advertiser there are numerous myths surrounding its activities.
She explained that there is no upper age limit for receiving an animal and all dog training costs are covered by the charity.
People do not need to be registered as blind or have cared for a dog before to be eligible, Ms Munro said.
"A person's health and well-being can be improved, as they are now getting out and about and not having to rely on others," she remarked.
Ms Munro added that taking on a dog can offer a real confidence boost and prevent blind people from developing further problems such as depression.
GDFTB supports around 4,600 dog partnerships in Britain through 28 district teams.
Guide dogs work for around six years, meaning some people live with many canines throughout their lifetime.
Information on dog training can be found here |
News Story Submitted On Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
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