Long waits as UK hit by guide dog shortage

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The Guide Dogs charity, the largest trainer of guide dogs in the UK, says a halt in puppy breeding and training during the pandemic has caused a 'big backlog' of people waiting for a new animal.

The Guide Dogs charity, the largest trainer of guide dogs in the UK, says a halt in puppy breeding and training during the pandemic has caused a"big backlog" of people waiting for a new animal.

Since then, the yellow Labrador-Golden Retriever cross has become "like my right-hand man", the 29-year-old said, describing his companion as "a bit cheeky" but "very much a hard worker". He added that, as in other sectors, their staffing was affected following Brexit and certain roles, like guide dog trainers, are not easy to recruit for because what they do is "very unique".

Bloch, who still has some of his sight, said he would be able to get around with a cane, even if it will make him "a bit more limited"."They do feel like they are somewhat quite closed off from the world anyway," he went on. He said he is "very confident" that they'll be able to get back to where they were pre-pandemic but it will take time.At just a few weeks old, the puppies go to live with volunteers, who socialize them and give them their basic training.

At the Leamington Spa center, trainee guide dog Monte skillfully leads his handler, Zoey Scott, through an obstacle course of plastic road blocks and traffic cones.He is rewarded with a treat and praises of "good boy" for his hard work.

 

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