Who decides when a guide dog team crosses the road?
A guide dog and its handler bring different information to a street crossing. The handler assesses the situation and gives a cue, while the dog’s trained responses help the team negotiate the route.
Questions you could explore
- How does the partnership differ from a dog simply deciding where its handler should go?
Start reading
- Guide Dogs for the BlindGuide Dog Class Lecture: Street Crossings
The training organization’s own material shows the handler’s judgment, verbal cues, and the dog’s responses as parts of teamwork.
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