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If a person is deaf, it is possible for them to have a guide dog. For example, if a deaf person is crossing the street and a car is beeping right behind them, the dog will move along with the deaf person. Though, guide dogs are usually needed for blind people. (* EDIT - This is incorrect. Only blind people have guide dogs. Deaf people have Sound/Signal Alert or Hearing Alert service dogs. *)
The proper term is Hearing Dog. There are 3 legal forms of Service Dog in the US under the ADA(1990). Guide Dogs for blind, Signal/Hearing Dogs for the Deaf, and Service Dogs for all others with disabilities.
Guide Dogs for the blind lead their handler around objects, stopping at intersection and help the person avoid from bumping in to things, much like the white cane.
Hearing Dogs for the deaf alert the handler to sounds. Most are taught at least 7 sounds in the home, such as the doorbell, telephone/TTY ring, oven & microwave bell, alarm clocks, smoke alarm and sometimes baby cry. (some dogs know over 100 distinct sounds)
When in public the hearing dog acts like a pair of ears, the handler can see where sounds are coming from just by watching the dogs parabolic ears. The dog may also be trained to alert to nearby police sirens and traffic noises. Many are also trained to stop at all intersections, just like Guide Dogs, so the handler can look both ways before crossing.
Service Dogs (all the rest) have a number of uses including medical alert and assistance, there are to many different types of other service dogs to name.
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∙ 13y agoThere is no global registration so any answer is just an educated guess.
Based on the published numbers of trained dogs, it's estimated there are 8,000 guides dogs in the USA, working on any given day. The UK has about 3,000 on it's rolls.
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∙ 6y agoNot only does one have to meet the legal definition of "blind" ( the standard is less than 20/200 visual acuity in the best eye with the use of corrective lenses, and/or less than a 20 degree field of visual acuity), one also has to have completed Orientation and Mobility (O&M) training using the white cane before acceptance from a legitimate Guide dog providing organization. If one does not meet the legal definition of blind or has not had O&M training, one is not qualified to have and use a Guide dog in the US.
All legitimate Guide dog providers require O&M training before a blind person is considered for Guide dog placement. Without the O&M training, all a Guide will do is help the blind person get lost faster than with the use of the white cane.
No, different schools have different requirements.
Many legally blind have a form of tunnel vision so can see a small area, i.e. as if you were looking through a paper towel tube. Some can see light and blurry shapes, so being totally blind is not required.
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∙ 15y agoNo. Most people who are blind prefer to use a blind cane to aid in avoiding obstacles.
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∙ 15y agobecause they help the blind people get around
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∙ 12y agoYes. Typically six months with the dog.
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When was The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association created?
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association was created in 1934.
What is Guide Dogs for the Blind?
Guide Dogs for the Blind is an organization that trains and places guide dogs for people who are blind without charge to the consumer. The link below will take you to their website.
What is the law for training with a guide dog?
Laws pertaining to service dogs in training are controlled by the individual states in the US. Some allow dogs in training the same access as fully trained dogs. Some states like California have specific laws pertaining to those that train guide dogs for PAY to ensure that blind individuals get properly trained dogs. You'd have to find out what it says about dogs in training and if there are laws specific to guide dogs in your state.
Is Guide Dogs for the Blind world wide?
The specific organization "Guide Dogs for the Blind" serves North America (the U.S. and Canada). However, there are organizations all over the world that provide guide dogs for blind individuals.
What actors and actresses appeared in Guide Dogs for the Blind - 1939?
The cast of Guide Dogs for the Blind - 1939 includes: Leslie Banks
Does a dog has to bark all the time?
If training is started young, dogs such as Labrador retrievers can be trained not to bark. This is done for guide dogs when barking would disorient a blind person.
What types of dogs are helpers?
Guide dogs are handy helpers for the blind.
What special things can dogs do?
pretty much everything with a little training
Where can you find info about guide dogs?
Try going to the websites like: www.guidedogsofamerica.orgother places you can google are:Guide Dogs Of the DesertGuide Dogs for the BlindSeveral programs train dogs to guide the blind. The oldest school for guide dogs still in operation is the Seeing Eye. Not all dogs that guide the blind are called Seeing Eye Dogs; only those that graduate from The Seeing Eye campus in Morristown, NJ.Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Guide Dogs for the Blind and Fidelco are some examples of other programs that train guide dogs.You should also check into Guide Dog Users Incorporated. (see links below)
What is the address for Guide Dogs for the Blind?
See link
What has the author Sheila Hocken written?
Sheila Hocken has written: 'Reader's digest condensed books' -- subject(s): Condensed books 'Emma and Co' 'Emma And I' 'Emma and I' -- subject(s): Biography, Blind, Guide dogs 'Living with dogs, or, How not to be a failed dog owner!' -- subject(s): Anecdotes, Dogs, Training 'Emma & I' -- subject(s): Blind, Guide dogs, Biography
What two dogs can help blind people?
Guide dogs help blind people in many ways, beginning with giving unsighted people independence. Many blind people can't get around without the help of a well-trained guide dog. Guide dogs go through extensive training. It takes between 2 and 5 years for a guide dog to be ready to be matched with a disabled person. Training includes basic obedience and service dog training. Providing protection and companionship are other ways these dogs help blind peopledogs can only help the blind if they have been trained as guide dogs and they help by leading them through obstacles and and across roads safely.The dogs might help blind people by smelling and barking if dangerous things are about to happen .The blind still need to do the average day things like shopping at the grocery store and crossing streets. Seeing Eye dogs help them by stopping them when a car is passing by and leading them through streets.it can help the blind by it using its nose to smell where you need to go.dogs are very smart they help blind people,but only some dogs do this.my dog is a nose dog and it smells where to go.i hope i answered your question.have a good day.
