guide dog

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Recent Examples of guide dog Families raising guide dog puppies train them by rewarding good behavior and obedience, especially with treats, according to families who spoke with USA TODAY. Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024 With her guide dog Freddie, Liz keep tabs on growth, economic development and other issues in Northeast Tarrant cities and other communities near Fort Worth. Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025 As Castle has a guide dog, named Mr. Maple, there are a few extra steps for the couple when catching flights. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 Castle has also raised awareness for the blind simply by speaking frankly about his life, such as having his guide dog Mr. Maple turned away at a restaurant. Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for guide dog
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guide dog
Noun
  • For example, just as soldiers may develop post-traumatic stress disorder after experiencing a life-threatening situation, working military and police dogs can develop a similar condition.
    Rachel Blaser, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2025
  • In Bull Connor’s case, film coverage of his fire hose and police dog attacks was broadcast on TV, triggering shock and fury in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere and ultimately leading to passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964.
    David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This is how many working dogs think in and out of their respected fields.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
  • However, both breeds are notorious working dogs that are filled with energy.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The world’s most famous sled dog race is longer than ever this year thanks to a lack of snow.
    Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The start of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, the longest sled dog marathon in the lower 48 states, had to be rescheduled from January to March due to lack of snow along the trail, after being cancelled in 2024.
    Jim Foerster, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Possessing second-generation wolf dogs, defined in California as the offspring of a domestic dog and a half-wolf, half-dog hybrid — with no more than 25% wolf — is legal.
    Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico named the six wolf dogs after characters created by fantasy author Sarah J. Maas Six wolfdogs are spending their holiday season enjoying a winter wonderland after being kept as pets.
    Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023

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