7 Guide Dog Facts You Probably Didn't Know

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

1. Guide Dogs Are Carefully Matched With Handlers

A nonprofit organization pairs guide dog applicants based on lifestyle, hobbies, activity level, family, living situations, and other pets.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

2. The Pairing Process Continues

Good dog-handler teams bond through many hours of training. Many organizations deepen this link through hours of training at their facilities. Professionals train dogs and handlers before they go solo.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

3. Certain Breeds Are Commonly Used

German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, and Golden Retrievers are common guiding dogs. Allergy sufferers employ Standard Poodles. Guide dog trainers match more active breeds with active individuals.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

4. Early Training and Socialization 

Guide dogs are socialized and trained as puppies. Many people participate in these lifelong processes. Some guiding dog organizations breed their dogs. Puppy raisers socialize and teach basic manners to puppies after 8 weeks.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

5. Guide Dogs Follow Their Handlers

Guide dogs cannot read traffic signals or use GPS. Instead, a guide dog follows the handler's directions and is trained to intelligently disobey in dangerous situations.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

6. Working Guide Dogs Should Not Be Petted

Guide dogs with harnesses should not be petted. When in harness, don't pet guide dogs, even though they're cute.

1. Avocados and Tomatoes

Avocados' fiber and fatty acids satisfy longer. Avocado-eaters had lower BMIs, waists, and weights. Low-calorie, high-lycopene avocados and tomatoes lower blood pressure. Guacamole with whole-wheat chips works.

7. Guide Dogs Change Handlers' Lives

Guide dogs empower their owners. Dogs can provide you independence and movement that canes can't.

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