Lanarkshire guide dog training school appeals for puppy raisers

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Behind every diligent guide dog that can be seen on the street restoring a sense of independence to its visually impaired owner, there’s an unsung hero who has given away a bit of their heart to perform one of the most selfless acts imaginable: they have loved that dog, and then let it go.Without puppy raisers like Carol Duffin, visually impaired people would be denied the companionship and confidence that comes with the gift of a guide dog – a loyal servant and friend who’ll keep them safe by being by their side, acting as their eyes and making judgement calls on their behalf.People like Carol are a critical cog in the well-oiled wheel of the Lanarkshire-based Guide Dogs training centre, at which the intelligence and loyalty that’s part of the DNA of specially-bred puppies is brought to the fore.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android It’s there that pups like eight-month-old Labradoodle Megan are destined to start the meticulous training that will prepare them for the working years they will devote to a visually impaired person.The name Megan, which is of Welsh origin meaning ‘pearl,’ was bestowed on the puppy by kind-hearted sponsors and supporters of the Guide Dogs charity.Carol welcomed the fluffy, white bundle into her home when the pup was just eight weeks old.Megan is the third guide dog puppy