
Also in July a lot of our programs were about spending time together, the power of the community and promoting the case of guide dogs. In the life of the Baráthegyi Guide Dog School Foundation not only the training of the dogs is important, but that kind of meetings what bring closer the guide dogs,

In June, the spotlight was on bringing people together. Once again, we took part in programs that helped bridge the gap between the world of visually impaired people, the work of guide dogs, and communities eager to learn more about them. We were also delighted that, thanks to a special collaboration, significant support was provided

What’s the meaning of the lines and little bulges on the sidewalk? We walk beside them daily, but just a few knows why are these signs are there. Baráthegyi Guide Dog School finds it important to bring this topic into focus so Darinka Farkas (guide dog trainer) made some short interview in the M4 subway.

Sometimes we also like to get away from it all – especially when we can learn, be inspired and have new experiences with our dogs. Last week, as a member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI), we traveled to Austria for the 2026 Trainers Workshop, where we met with interested assistance dog professionals from many parts

The news that a visually impaired person will be the minister of social and family affairs resonated with a lot of peer – support communities. Visually impaired people with guide dogs also articulate their opinion actively. Our foundation summed up send-offs in 5 points. These are based on the answers to the questions addressed

Csaba Leskó and his wife have been raising Naspolya since she was a tiny puppy. The now five-month-old yellow Labrador is spending her puppyhood in Budapest’s 2nd District. The family’s dream is for her to become a guide dog. “Naspolya is a spirited little girl and a joy to work with. She is curious and
To hold our puppy meeting in July, we gathered at a bus terminal in Buda, where we practiced getting on and off the bus. It seems that our puppies will wonderfully cope with these situations when they will be guide dogs. The puppy meeting has started with running and playing as usual. Due to the
Following the easing of the lock down restrictions, our trainers and guide dog trainee puppies met in Miskolc for a social gathering. Both humans and canines spent a fun day together, playing and learning some new skills. The puppies started the day with freely running around in a big group, to release some of the extra
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, our guide dog school Baráthegyi Vakvezető Kutya Iskola was also forced to re-organise its activities and ask its trainers to work from home. During the epidemic, we recommend dog owners to wipe the paws and coat of their dogs when arriving home using sanitizing wipes or a soapy, wet towel.
Óda, from the O litter, is one the most like her mum, Zina. The beautiful little lady has a very pale coat, and an adorable pink nose. Her owner Marika Szűcs, says that Óda can be a little devil and a sweet angel at the same time. Óda translates as Ode, which is appropriate because
