guide dog

[ gahyd dawg, dog ]

noun

1. a dog that has been specially trained to assist a blind or visually impaired person.

guide dog

noun

1. a dog that has been specially trained to live with and accompany someone who is blind, enabling the blind person to move about safely

Word History and Origins

Origin of guide dog¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

It happened as the Labour Peer, who is blind, slipped while getting on to a District Line train with his guide dog, last month.

From BBC

The charity Guide Dogs said about a quarter of guide dog owners report that their animals show signs of distress when they hear and see fireworks.

From BBC

Often he has to step into the road with his guide dog to get around them.

From BBC

He discussed them over coffee at the kitchen table in his Washington apartment, with his guide dog, Vixen, looking on attentively.

From New York Times

What features does a robotic guide dog need?

From Science Daily