How much does a guide dog cost?
Guide dogs are a type of working dog. After training, they can help blind people go to school, shops, laundries, neighborhood parks, and so on. They are accustomed to the restraint of collars, guide harnesses and other accessories, understand many commands, and can lead blind people to walk safely. When they encounter obstacles or need to turn, they guide their owner to stop to avoid danger. Let's take a look below at how much a guide dog costs!
How much does a guide dog cost?
The price of a guide dog is at least around ten thousand yuan, and the price of a well-trained guide dog is as high as over a hundred thousand yuan. First of all, not all dogs can be used for guide dog training. The dogs suitable for use as guide dogs are usually limited to a few breeds, such as Golden Retrievers and Labradors. But that does not mean dogs of these breeds can all become guide dogs. The screening requirements for guide dogs are very strict and are based on many factors such as physical condition, genetic condition, disease condition, and personality traits. Only dogs that meet certain conditions can begin guide dog training, so the price is certainly not cheap. Moreover, the training period for guide dogs is also very long, and the requirements are relatively high. Usually it takes about a year and a half to train a guide dog, and the overall cost is also quite high, reaching around over a hundred thousand yuan.
What should you do when you meet a guide dog?
1. Do not feed: Never feed a guide dog. After guide dogs come into contact with human food, they are easily distracted by food, which puts the owner in danger.
2. Do not touch: Please do not touch it at will without informing the owner, because a guide dog on the move will be distracted by this.
3. Do not call out: Please do not deliberately make any sound to attract the guide dog's attention, so as to avoid the guide dog being distracted and causing danger to visually impaired people.
4. Do not refuse: A guide dog is the eyes of a visually impaired person. Refusing to allow a guide dog to enter with them will cause great inconvenience. The Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Persons with Disabilities was revised so that guide dogs may freely enter and exit public transportation and public places, and entry of guide dogs must not be refused or made subject to other additional conditions.
What breeds of guide dogs are there?
1. Labrador Retriever: The Labrador Retriever is a medium-to-large dog breed. It is loyal, dignified, honest and gentle, sunny, cheerful, and lively, with extremely high intelligence, and is also very friendly to people. It is very suitable to be selected as a guide dog that frequently appears in public places, or as a subway police dog, search and rescue dog, and other working dog breeds. Together with the Husky (Siberian Husky) and the Golden Retriever, it is ranked among the three major non-aggressive dog breeds, and its intelligence ranks seventh among dog breeds worldwide.
2. Golden Retriever: The Golden Retriever is one of the most common domestic dogs. Its uniqueness lies in its likable personality. Its characteristics are sturdiness, reasonable coordination of all body parts, legs that are neither too long nor clumsy, a friendly expression, and a personality that is enthusiastic, alert, confident, and not shy of strangers. It was originally a retriever hunting dog, and now it is mostly used as a guide dog and pet dog. It is very friendly to children and infants, and ranks fourth in the world dog breed intelligence rankings.
3. German Shepherd: The German Shepherd is what people often call the German Wolfdog. This breed is said to have originated in Germany. The only thing that can be confirmed is that by 1880 this dog had already become established throughout Germany and was used as a sheepdog. It is agile and suited to action-oriented working environments, and is often deployed for various tasks. Because of its tall build, impressive appearance, and extremely strong working ability, it is active worldwide as a military dog, police dog, search and rescue dog, guide dog, sheepdog, ornamental dog, and household pet dog.