A yellow Labrador Retriever wearing a neon yellow service vest walks on a manicured lawn in front of a grand historic building, guided by its handler.

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19 October 2021

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind highlights impact of fireworks on working dogs and their owners

Halloween fireworks are having a devastating impact nationwide on Guide and Assistance Dogs and their owners according to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Career Guidance FAQs

Guide Dog training is a very specialised field. There are no ‘set-in-stone’ qualifications that are required before applying to become a Guide/Assistance Dog trainer but there are guidelines to make your application stand out.