guide dog

[gahyd dawg, dog]

noun

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

guide dog

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of guide dog¹

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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