Guide Dogs

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Assistance dog
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Seeing_Eye_Dogs
gptkbp:annualCost $40,000-$60,000 (training and care)
gptkbp:color White harness (US)
Yellow harness (UK)
gptkbp:commonSpecies gptkb:German_Shepherd
gptkb:Golden_Retriever
gptkb:Labrador_Retriever
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:firstGuideDogSchool gptkb:Stiftung_Deutsche_Schule_für_Blindenführhunde
gptkbp:firstGuideDogSchoolLocation Oldenburg, Germany
gptkbp:firstGuideDogSchoolYear 1916
gptkbp:fundedBy Donations
Charities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Guide Dogs
gptkbp:introducedIn 1920s
gptkbp:legalStatus Allowed in public places
gptkbp:lifespanOfService 8-10 years
gptkbp:mediaType Books
Movies
Documentaries
gptkbp:notableOrganization gptkb:Guide_Dogs_for_the_Blind
gptkb:Guide_Dogs_UK
gptkb:The_Seeing_Eye
gptkbp:protectionByLaw gptkb:Equality_Act_2010_(UK)
gptkb:Americans_with_Disabilities_Act
gptkbp:purpose Assist visually impaired people
gptkbp:relatedConcept Disability rights
Mobility aid
Service dog
gptkbp:requires Obedience
Calm demeanor
Good health
Ability to find doors and seats
Ability to ignore distractions
Ability to navigate obstacles
Ability to refuse unsafe commands
Ability to stop at curbs
Bond with handler
Extensive training
Focus in public
Intelligent disobedience
Non-aggressive behavior
Temperament assessment
gptkbp:retired Adopted by families
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:Harness
gptkbp:targetUser Blind people
Visually impaired people
gptkbp:trainer 1-2 years
Guide dog schools
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Text_Santa
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6