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

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

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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."

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As a guide dog handler of 26 years, my heart falls every time I hear the fatigued pants of dogs in heatwave weather.

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