A day in the life of a guide dog handler: Forming a lasting bond after losing a loyal companion last Christmas Guide dogs are well known for their mobility assistance, but their impact on his mental wellbeing is just as profound.
Guide dogs are well known for their mobility assistance, but David says their impact on his mental wellbeing has been just as profound.
David partnered with his first guide dog, Scooby, eight years ago.
Rye also greets me; she’s David’s guide dog, an energetic golden Labrador.
David is not one for sentimentality, but occasionally he slips and refers to Rye, a female, as “he” or “him.” A year on, Scooby still occupies a space in his mind.
