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5 December

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Day 5

The history of Guide Dogs – Top 5 facts!

 

  • The Guide Dogs story started in 1931 with two pioneers – Muriel Crooke and Rosamund Bond. These amazing women organised the training of the first four guide dogs from a garage in Merseyside
  • The first known example of a special relationship between a dog and a blind person was depicted in a first century AD mural in the ruins of Roman Herculaneum
  • During WWI, a doctor looking after the wounded in Germany was called away from a blind man with whom he was walking in the grounds of the hospital. The doctor left his German Shepherd with the man and was subsequently so impressed by the dog’s behaviour that he decided to start experiments in training dogs to act as guides for the blind
  • In the early days, German Shepherds were used almost exclusively. Later other breeds were preferred with the essential characteristics of willingness to work, used to people and other animals and not afraid of noise or crowds. Today, the breeds mainly used are Labradors crossed with Golden Retrievers, Labradors, Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds
  • The National Breeding Centre located just outside Leamington Spa opened in 2011. The centre has facilities to breed up to 1500 puppies a year and since it opened has over 9000 puppies – that is a real life changer!

 

To support Guide Dogs in continuing their life changing work visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/sponsor-a-puppy-today/

 

Competition

We have teamed up with Guide Dogs to offer fantastic prizes for our Advent Calendar competition!

There will be three star prizes on offer to win Guide Dog Puppy Sponsorship along with a bundle of goodies and doggy gifts (as shown). There will also be 15 runner up prizes of the bundle so make sure you enter!

To enter, simply sign up for our newsletter below. Winners will be selected at random in the first week of January! For full details please see the Terms & Conditions.

Want more? Sign up to our newsletter.

We'd like to continue to keep you up to date with all the exciting promotions, pet care advice and new product developments which we think would interest you. If you'd like to be kept informed in this way, please provide your email address and select what information you would like below.

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9 December

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Day 9

Inspiring stories – Pennie & Yvonne legacy story

In 2013 Pennie Chapman’s Aunt Joan left a gift in her will to name guide dog Aussie. Having been through training, Aussie has been matched with owner Yvonne making a huge impact on both of their lives.

Leaving a Legacy to Guide Dogs hugely changes lives. For more information visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/how-you-can-help/donating/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/

 

Competition

We have teamed up with Guide Dogs to offer fantastic prizes for our Advent Calendar competition!

There will be three star prizes on offer to win Guide Dog Puppy Sponsorship along with a bundle of goodies and doggy gifts (as shown). There will also be 15 runner up prizes of the bundle so make sure you enter!

To enter, simply sign up for our newsletter below. Winners will be selected at random in the first week of January! For full details please see the Terms & Conditions.

Want more? Sign up to our newsletter.

We'd like to continue to keep you up to date with all the exciting promotions, pet care advice and new product developments which we think would interest you. If you'd like to be kept informed in this way, please provide your email address and select what information you would like below.

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4 December

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Day 4

Christmas Wishes concert

Support the Guide Dogs by attending the first ever Christmas Wishes concert on Monday 17th December 2018 at Coventry Cathedral.

The evening will be hosted by Aled Jones and features a packed programme of special guests and performances.

For more information visit the event page on Facebook

 

Competition

We have teamed up with Guide Dogs to offer fantastic prizes for our Advent Calendar competition!

There will be three star prizes on offer to win Guide Dog Puppy Sponsorship along with a bundle of goodies and doggy gifts (as shown). There will also be 15 runner up prizes of the bundle so make sure you enter!

To enter, simply sign up for our newsletter below. Winners will be selected at random in the first week of January! For full details please see the Terms & Conditions.

Want more? Sign up to our newsletter.

We'd like to continue to keep you up to date with all the exciting promotions, pet care advice and new product developments which we think would interest you. If you'd like to be kept informed in this way, please provide your email address and select what information you would like below.

I am over 16 years old and:

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1 December

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Day 1

About Guide Dogs

Guide Dogs work tirelessly to help improve freedom of movement for people who are blind or partially sighted.

  • It takes around 20 months of specialised training to transform a newborn puppy into a confident guide dog
  • Most newborn puppies will go on to become working guide dogs by the time they are two years old
  • Every person and dog is unique, so matching a guide dog to an owner is a complex and carefully managed process. Trainers take into account a person’s needs – walking speed, height and lifestyle – and look for a good match
  • Along with training guide dogs, Guide Dogs also campaign for equal mobility and genuine independence for blind and partially sighted people
  • Guide Dogs work in collaboration with others to influence the design of technologies, ensuring they meet the needs of people with sight loss

For more information on Guide Dogs please visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/

Don’t forget to come back tomorrow to see what is behind the door for day 2!

Competition

We have teamed up with Guide Dogs to offer fantastic prizes for our Advent Calendar competition!

There will be three star prizes on offer to win Guide Dog Puppy Sponsorship along with a bundle of goodies and doggy gifts (as shown). There will also be 15 runner up prizes of the bundle so make sure you enter!

To enter, simply sign up for our newsletter below. Winners will be selected at random in the first week of January! For full details please see the Terms & Conditions.

Want more? Sign up to our newsletter.

We'd like to continue to keep you up to date with all the exciting promotions, pet care advice and new product developments which we think would interest you. If you'd like to be kept informed in this way, please provide your email address and select what information you would like below.

I am over 16 years old and:

7 December

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Day 7

Keep checking back for more information on dogs in general and Guide Dogs!

 

Remember to sign up for our competition to win one of three Guide Dog Puppy Sponsorships and 15 bundles!

Competition

We have teamed up with Guide Dogs to offer fantastic prizes for our Advent Calendar competition!

There will be three star prizes on offer to win Guide Dog Puppy Sponsorship along with a bundle of goodies and doggy gifts (as shown). There will also be 15 runner up prizes of the bundle so make sure you enter!

To enter, simply sign up for our newsletter below. Winners will be selected at random in the first week of January! For full details please see the Terms & Conditions.

Want more? Sign up to our newsletter.

We'd like to continue to keep you up to date with all the exciting promotions, pet care advice and new product developments which we think would interest you. If you'd like to be kept informed in this way, please provide your email address and select what information you would like below.

I am over 16 years old and:

2 December

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Day 2

Meet our latest Sponsor a Puppy trainee Fletcher!

Fletcher is a German Shepherd cross Golden Retriever who loves exploring new places and playing with his key chew toy.

To follow his journey to become a life-changing guide dog, sponsor him today.

To find out more visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/sponsor-a-puppy-today/fletcher/

 

Competition

We have teamed up with Guide Dogs to offer fantastic prizes for our Advent Calendar competition!

There will be three star prizes on offer to win Guide Dog Puppy Sponsorship along with a bundle of goodies and doggy gifts (as shown). There will also be 15 runner up prizes of the bundle so make sure you enter!

To enter, simply sign up for our newsletter below. Winners will be selected at random in the first week of January! For full details please see the Terms & Conditions.

Want more? Sign up to our newsletter.

We'd like to continue to keep you up to date with all the exciting promotions, pet care advice and new product developments which we think would interest you. If you'd like to be kept informed in this way, please provide your email address and select what information you would like below.

I am over 16 years old and:

6 December

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Day 6

Why sponsoring a Guide Dog is the perfect Christmas gift

As a charity, Guide Dogs transforms the lives of thousands of people living with sight loss every year by enabling them to live with independence and confidence. At ROYAL CANIN® we’re proud to be feeding generations of guide dogs.

In the Christmas season’s spirit of giving, sponsoring a guide dog puppy through the start of training to the finish is a perfect Christmas gift. Guide Dogs give so much to their owners; freedom, independence, companionship and peace of mind. It’s a powerful, charitable and meaningful way to significantly change the quality of a person’s life for the better.

What your donations will bring you

Before sponsoring a puppy, you’ll be presented with information regarding the puppies available for sponsorship. You’ll also be able to watch a video of each puppy to help you decide which one you want to sponsor.

If you sponsor a puppy from just £1 a week, you’ll be able to watch them grow from a young pup into a fully-fledged Guide Dog.

Here’s what’s included in your welcome pack:

  • Regular Pupdates – following your puppy’s journey to becoming a qualified Guide Dog
    photo album with photos of your puppy
  • A personalised certificate
  • A bespoke calendar based on your puppy at the end of each year
  • A fridge magnet with a picture of your puppy

After 24 months of training, your puppy will be ready to help a person with sight loss, which will then give you the chance to sponsor a new puppy – supporting them along their journey!

Visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/sponsor-a-puppy-today/ to find out more!

Competition

We have teamed up with Guide Dogs to offer fantastic prizes for our Advent Calendar competition!

There will be three star prizes on offer to win Guide Dog Puppy Sponsorship along with a bundle of goodies and doggy gifts (as shown). There will also be 15 runner up prizes of the bundle so make sure you enter!

To enter, simply sign up for our newsletter below. Winners will be selected at random in the first week of January! For full details please see the Terms & Conditions.

Want more? Sign up to our newsletter.

We'd like to continue to keep you up to date with all the exciting promotions, pet care advice and new product developments which we think would interest you. If you'd like to be kept informed in this way, please provide your email address and select what information you would like below.

I am over 16 years old and:

3 December

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Day 3

Inspiring stories – Lucy & Olivia

Guide Dogs really do make a difference in peoples lives.

At the age of 17, Lucy was on track to get her medical degree at university. Sadly she spent the next three years in and out of hospital undergoing various medical procedures and lost much of her vision.Whilst she still has some usable vision, Olivia has greatly improved Lucy’s mobility and confidence.

Read more of this inspiring story at www.guidedogs.org.uk/inspiring-stories/lucy-and-olivia/

Competition

We have teamed up with Guide Dogs to offer fantastic prizes for our Advent Calendar competition!

There will be three star prizes on offer to win Guide Dog Puppy Sponsorship along with a bundle of goodies and doggy gifts (as shown). There will also be 15 runner up prizes of the bundle so make sure you enter!

To enter, simply sign up for our newsletter below. Winners will be selected at random in the first week of January! For full details please see the Terms & Conditions.

Want more? Sign up to our newsletter.

We'd like to continue to keep you up to date with all the exciting promotions, pet care advice and new product developments which we think would interest you. If you'd like to be kept informed in this way, please provide your email address and select what information you would like below.

I am over 16 years old and:

8 December

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Day 8

Guide Dog campaigns – Talking Buses

As well as providing guide dogs and training for those that are blind or partially sighted, Guide Dogs is committed to making it easier for blind and partially sighted people to find their way in the world.

The Talking Buses campaign came about following research that 7 out of 10 bus passengers with sight loss have missed their stop because a driver forgot to tell them where to alight.

Thanks to this campaign, back in October 2016, the Government made an amendment to the Bus Services Bill that required all buses to provide accessible next-stop and final-destination information for people with vision impairments – fantastic! The Bill is due to become law later in 2017, but remember you can still take action to ensure that the Talking Buses amendment is in it.

For more information and to support visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/how-you-can-help/campaigning/talking-buses/

Competition

We have teamed up with Guide Dogs to offer fantastic prizes for our Advent Calendar competition!

There will be three star prizes on offer to win Guide Dog Puppy Sponsorship along with a bundle of goodies and doggy gifts (as shown). There will also be 15 runner up prizes of the bundle so make sure you enter!

To enter, simply sign up for our newsletter below. Winners will be selected at random in the first week of January! For full details please see the Terms & Conditions.

Want more? Sign up to our newsletter.

We'd like to continue to keep you up to date with all the exciting promotions, pet care advice and new product developments which we think would interest you. If you'd like to be kept informed in this way, please provide your email address and select what information you would like below.

I am over 16 years old and:

Merry Christmas!

Competition now finished.

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