The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

Tonight sees the return of our latest TV advert, showcasing the life-changing support we provide for people with sight loss from childhood to adulthood. Head over to our website to find out more and go behind the scenes to meet our wonderful cast and crew on set 👉 https://bit.ly/49E2f3h [AD version: https://lnkd.in/e8GBaZE4] #GuideDogs #GuideDogsUK #ChildhoodToAdulthood

Guide dog in training Colin is one of our new recruits at Guide Dogs Cymru 🐶 The handsome 18 month old is currently working with trainer Charlie, can you guess what breed he is? Comment below 👇 [Visual description: Guide dog in training Colin is sat next to trainer Charlie, who is wearing Guide Dogs branded navy scrubs and looking to camera smiling. Colin is a pale yellow colour and has just had a haircut, though visible are his wavy haired ears and the noticeable much shorter curly coat. Behind Charlie and Colin is a dark green armchair] #GuideDogs #GuideDog #Dog #Dogs #Training #Trainer #NewRecruit #NewRecruits

Love dogs but can't commit full-time? Become a Training Dog Fosterer! “We look after the foster dogs evenings and weekends. During the week you drop them off and collect them from ‘school’ like you would with children. When they get home, they are mentally tired so we get quality time for cuddles and playing. At the weekends, we love taking them to the New Forest for free runs. They go on long journeys with us; to hotels, to the shops; to church; to visit family.The dogs are treated as part of the family and given a safe, loving home whilst they are with us.” Play a crucial role in their journey to transforming lives. Ready to help? 👉 bit.ly/45aVumO [Image Description: Ron and Prisca sat at wooden table, black Labrador, Nesta looking up at camera next to them] #GuideDogsUK #Fostering #Volunteering

Summer may be coming to an end, but there are still plenty of ways to have fun with your furry friend - despite the rainy weather! ☔ Some rainy day activities could include... 🌧️ Playing hide and seek by putting your dog's toys in different places in the house, and encouraging them to find them 🌧️Using a snuffle mat to hide your dog's food for them to sniff and dig out 🌧️Making a homemade tug-toy by braiding old t-shirts or fabric together for your dog to play with Head to our website for ideas of fun and enriching activities for your dog 👉 https://bit.ly/3y7Wc6p [Visual description: Image shows a pale golden retriever stood in a hallway of a home with her owner kneeling next to her. The dog is sniffing as a snuffle mat and a fabric toy on the floor]

Interesting point on Channel 4's The Last Leg yesterday - This year Channel 4 have taught their Paralympics commentators to be more descriptive, adding further context to what is happening on screen. The difference between "Boy swimming in swimming pool" vs "Young swimmer Archie competing in a swimming gala. Archie is wearing a swimming cap and goggles; his head is visible above the water as he powers through it in a marked pool lane" This is a positive step forward to ensure inclusivity and content enjoyment for people with a visual impairment. Providing that extra layer of context to what is taking place on screen, helping to build a full verbal picture. [Visual description: Young swimmer Archie competing in a swimming gala. Archie is wearing a swimming cap and goggles; his head is visible above the water as he powers through it in a marked pool lane]

It’s Back to School Week, and our Academy Guide Dog Mobility Specialist learners in Exeter are welcoming their brand new pupils: Janie, Pattie and Florence.  🎓 Guided by their coach, Technical Learning Specialist Charlie, our AGDMSs Laura, Beth and Louise will take on their first dog training cycle – teaching our pups all they need to know to become future life changers.   [Image Description: Four Academy Guide Dog Mobility Specialist's from Exeter kneeling down next to four guide dogs in training - all looking at the camera] #GuideDogsUK #GuideDogsAcademy #Learning

Dreams, aspirations, and words of advice ✨ In this video, Tim shares a special message with Archie who swims in the same S11 category that Tim competed in, and dreams of getting to the Paralympic Games 👇 Visit our website to find out more about Archie's story 👉 https://bit.ly/3yXhgAq [Visual description: a video showing Archie and his coach sitting on a staircase watching a video message from Tim. Tim is sitting outside with his guide dog. There are images of Tim at a Paralympic Games award ceremony, and of Tim swimming. The video ends with a close up shot of Tim holding his medal from the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, and Tim and his guide dog sitting on the grass facing the camera.]

Today is #InternationalDayofCharity! Donate an hour of your time at a Guide Dogs Puppy Appeal collection or event with your colleagues this October to make our pups journey to becoming a qualified guide dog possible.🐾 View your local collections👉 https://lnkd.in/eT_SAW_p [Video Description: Clips of fundraising collection events, in amongst clips of Labrador puppies running in grass and guide dog in training] #GuideDogsUK #GuideDogsAppeal #CorporateFundraising

It’s Back to School Week, and our Academy Guide Dog Mobility Specialist (AGDMS) learners in Exeter are welcoming their brand-new pupils: Janie, Pattie, and Florence 👋 Guided by their coach, Technical Learning Specialist Charlie, our AGDMS' Laura, Beth and Louise will take on their first dog training cycle – teaching our pups all they need to know to become future life changers. [Visual description: A group photo showing four people knelling next to four dogs, all looking to camera and smiling. People include Technical Learning Specialist Charlie and Academy Guide Dog Mobility Specialist Learners Laura, Beth, and Louise. Dogs shown in photo are Janie, Pattie, and Florence - yellow Labradors and golden retriever] #BackToSchool #Academy #Training #Welcome #GuideDogs #GuideDog #School

Do you have an upcoming corporate volunteering day and want to inspire local fundraising? Then you can use it to help our puppies to become life-changing guide dogs. 🐕 Get your team ready to help turn our pups into partnerships and become a Guide Dogs Puppy Appeal Champion 👉 https://bit.ly/3Z0yt6D #GuideDogsUK #GuideDogsPuppyAppeal #WorkplaceFundraising [Video Descripton: Clips of black Labrador puppy, fundraising champion in coffee shop, and close up of coin collector]