What is international Guide Dog Day and why is it celebrated? Know more about Guide Dogs

Every year, last Wednesday of April is celebrated as International Guide Dog Day. day honours importance of a guide dog in life of a person who is visually impaired or blind. International Guide Dog Day rejoices critical role that working guide dogs play in enabling people with impaired vision to get around safely by being independent. International Guide Dog Day 2020 will be celebrated on April 29 this year.

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Why is International Guide Dog Day celebrated?

International Guide Dog Day is a pivotal day in raising awareness about Guide Dogs in our society. On this day, people all across world thank Guide Dogs who take le every day to ensure who are blind are able to experience independence and freedom. It is day to understand better how four paws and a wagging tail can make a massive difference in one’s life. International Dog Day honours both guide dogs, as well as hard-working people who dedicate ir time to train and match m to ir owners.

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What are Guide Dogs?

Guide Dogs are assistance dogs trained to le blind people around obstacles. Guide dogs provide opportunities for social interaction. y are carefully trained to avoid obstacles, access public transportation, crossros safely and or daily tasks to help ir handlers specific needs. y make visually impaired to make ir way through world by offering love and comfort to m.

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Benefits of owning a Guide Dog

As per experts, owning a pet or rapy animal offers positive effects socially, psychologically and also physiologically. Guide dogs come with a variety of benefits, y help in providing confidence, friendship and security to ir owners. Companionship offered by a service dog helps in reduction of depression, loneliness and anxiety. y also help in improving ir owner's cardiovascular health.

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