guide dog

American  

[gahyd dawg, dog] / ˈgaɪd ˌdɔg, ˌdɒg /

noun

1. a dog that has been specially trained to assist a blind or visually impaired person.

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guide dog British  

noun

1. a dog that has been specially trained to live with and accompany someone who is blind, enabling the blind person to move about safely

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Etymology

Origin of guide dog

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

One of his newest techniques is his guide dog Angus.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

I’ve written favorably in the past about the work of Emilie Louise Gossiaux, who lost her sight in an accident while a student and focuses largely on her guide dog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Calum is now learning to use a cane and hopes to apply for a guide dog soon.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

He added: "The other day I went for a walk through St David's shopping centre, and parked there because I know dogs aren't in there unless it's for a medical reason like a guide dog."

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

“A guide dog? You’re calling Theresa a guide dog?”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor