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

Smith, a guide dog trainer was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable lung disease, in 2019 and was medically retired from her job working with children with learning difficulties.

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One of his newest techniques is his guide dog Angus.

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One woman said she felt sick and humiliated when she was challenged to show identification for her guide dog.

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The cost of breeding, raising and training each guide dog can go up to £77,000, according to the charity, meaning the Baker's Dozen could cost just over £1m.

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Her guide dog Tudor was there to walk her down the aisle.

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