Definition
Programs that provide and train recipients in the use of dogs who have been taught to help people who are blind increase their mobility and independence in a sighted world. The dogs are taught to observe traffic, lead their masters around obstacles, stop at all curbs and disobey commands that would endanger their master's safety.
URL Name
LR-7950-1700
Third Level Code
LR-7950
Taxonomy Code
LR-7950.1700
Parent Code
LR-7950
Family Code
L
Second Level Code
LR
Fourth Level Code
LR-7950-1700
Use References
Guide Dogs, Guide Dog Training, Leader Dogs, Leader Dog Training, Seeing Eye Dogs, Seeing Eye Dog Training
Publication Status
Draft