Tag: dog


  • June was all about connections

    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

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  • Let’s find out! Who knows the purpose of the mysterious lines?

    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.

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  • We participated in an international conference in Austria with our dogs

    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

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  • 5 suggestions for the successful work – guidance for the road ahead for the Minister of Social and Family Affairs

    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  

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  • Every Guide Dog Has a Secret Mission

    Ágota Lukács has been assisted by four guide dogs over the span of 30 years, each of them helping her grow into the adult she is today. Few in our community possess such deep experience, which is why we are delighted that she shared her thoughts with us ahead of International Guide Dog Day. Ágota

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  • Following as a shadow, protecting as a support – Naspolya’s path to her calling

    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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • Óda has an oppinion of everything

    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

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  • One of our guide dogs and her master proved their skills again. Írisz Kobli and her guide dog Dolly passed a road safety test to prove they are able to travel together without assistance. Congratulations for the two of them! Each master-dog pair need to familiarise themselves with three potential routes while preparing for the

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  • Our mother Zina gave birth to eleven beautiful and healthy puppies. The mum and the little ones are well too, Zina was accompanied by her friend, a kitty until the time she gave birth. The puppies are golden coloured, there are six boys and five girls. We are extremely proud of Zina, who has been an excellent mother so far. We count on you too, because in 8 weeks you will involve coaches for our little ones.  The program starts in December and January. Applicants are only expected from Budapest and its surroundings, Miskolc and its agglomeration area, and Vas and Zala counties. 

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