It was a memorable Saturday morning at Oakland International Airport for dozens of dogs, accompanied by their temporary owners, have been trained to become guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired.

Christine Benninger, CEO of Guide Dogs For The Blind, mentions that the future service dogs would go through a year and a half of training, and it is this intense training that distinguishes true service dogs from fake service dogs.

Michelle Carson who has benefited from the program says that her guide dog Rhiannon has helped her go anywhere and feel safe for five years.

Article source: sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com

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