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With a blindfolded trainer, a young Labrador dog learns how to negotiate obstructions and hazards as part of its training as a guide dog. There are around 5,000 working guide dogs in the UK today, though the Guide Dogs charity care for around 8,000 dogs, including breeding stock, puppies, dogs in training and retired dogs.

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With a blindfolded trainer, a young Labrador dog learns how to negotiate obstructions and hazards as part of its training as a guide dog. There are around 5,000 working guide dogs in the UK today, though the Guide Dogs charity care for around 8,000 dogs, including breeding stock, puppies, dogs in training and retired dogs.