
In our school, two of our new pairs have started to prepare for living together at the beginning of January. The two guide dogs spent the first week with their new owners. They got to know each other during this time and tried to solve everyday situations. So far, they have learnt only the basics,
What was the Big Day like for Kriszta and Ebu, Kriszta gives a touching account of their exciting day in the following letter. “Exam Day” Although 7 January was our Big Day, it started out like any other ordinary day. We took a walk to the park where Ebu could run around and play ball.
We are pleased to announce that yet another guide dog team have passed their exam in this new year! This time the exam took place in Kriszta Bogdán’s hometown, Komló on 7 January. Our readers may remember Kriszta and her smart and playful guide dog, Ebu from our past posts. They are the newest team
The year of 2015 also began hectically at the Baráthegyi Guide Dog School. A transportation security exam took place on the second day of the first week: everyone was excited about the first exam of the year since Maja and Pax took up the big challenge. The exam seemed to be highly exciting as it
Ebu, the black labrador who as a trainee guide dog often participated in our interactive sensitizing programmes has now become a fully-qualified guide dog and is spending his first Christmas with his owner. Kriszta, Ebu’s owner gives a heartwarming account of Ebu’s first Christmas in the following letter: “Christmas gift The most wonderful three days
In September 2014 news about the tragic death of Rusty the guide dog spread like wildfire in the media. Despite the big reward offered, the barbarous poisoner has not been caught yet. With the help of Rusty, the specially trained guide dog, Maja (Tóthné dr. Kiss-Orosz Mária) could live a full, independent life. After the
The guide dog training in Miskolc received a new international recognition: The Baráthegyi Guide Dog School received the First Sir Brian Unwin Incentive Award for its exemplary work, informed Rob Wolters, the executive director of the ECNC (European Centre for Nature Conservation). Dr. Tamás Mezősi, the Chair of the foundation board at the end of December. The award supports
Four years have passed since Lívia Kovács and her guide dog, Cody passed their road safety exam. This December the duo made their appearance on a TV show where Livia talked about her experiences of using public transport with the help of her „Seeing Eye”dog. She also gave some useful tips on how we can
Mr. Barnabas Kiss and his guide dog, Lokum are taking their first steps these months towards a safer and more independent life. They are facing a lot of learning and practicing for which our Foundation will provide them with all means of support. We wish them a lot of force and endurance for the long
Since last week the youngest candidates in our guide dog team Fülöp, Flash, Frutti and Fecske have been preparing to their mission at their volunteer puppy raisers. Information on their improvement and adventures will be shared on a regular basis. We were extremely happy that following our last call many applicants came forward to become
On the 3rd December, a new guide dog team passed successfully the transportation security exam in Tatabánya. Following a 407-day long preparation and learning together Bea and her guide dog Cassie decided to take up the challenge. We would like to hereby congratulate them for their great performance, for the skilful execution of the strict exam