Crossword clues for guide dog
guide dog
Wiktionary
n. A dog that is trained to be of assistance to a blind person and is able to guide him or her.
WordNet
n. a dog trained to guide the blind [syn: seeing-eye dog]
Wikipedia
Guide dogs, (also known as service animals or assistance animals), are assistance dogs trained to lead blind and visually impaired people around obstacles.
Although the dogs can be trained to navigate various obstacles, lots of them are (red–green) color blind and are not capable of interpreting street signs. The human does the directing, based on skills acquired through previous mobility training. The handler might be likened to an aircraft's navigator, who must know how to get from one place to another, and the dog is the pilot, who gets them there safely.
In several countries, guide dogs, along with most service and hearing dogs, are exempt from regulations against the presence of animals in places such as restaurants and public transportation.
Usage examples of "guide dog".
The blind man did not have a guide dog or a white cane, so Deacon Johnson was hopeful that they could do business.
I know it is a delicate subject, sir, but you really must do something about your eyesight, and I'd like to suggest either a guide dog or a guide horse.