A quick school run, lessons in safety and walking, break times and plenty of kibble – that is all in a day’s work for a trainee guide dog.
In an industrial estate in Atherton sits a massive training complex for the charity Guide Dogs, which helps support the blind and visually impaired. Guide dogs are a lifeline for those with sight problems and there are thousands across the country that help people retain their independence, improve their confidence and boost mobility.
To see how the dogs get in shape ready to match up with their new owners, the Manchester Evening News went down to the Guide Dogs Regional Centre North West on Gibfield Park Avenue.
