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Bikers Urged to Volunteer to Help Train Guide Dog Puppies for ‘Real World’
The charity says motorbike owners are needed as volunteer puppy raisers, with about 100 sought each month to help dogs handle road noise.
- Kian, a 10-week-old Golden Retriever, met the Harley Owners Group in Kidderminster to familiarize himself with motorbike sounds as part of guide dog training.
- Haley Andrews, head of puppy raising, explained that motorbikes can be "unsettling" for dogs, but for guide dogs, "that fear isn't just a nuisance" — it poses a genuine safety risk.
- Around 100 puppy raisers are needed monthly to meet demand, according to the GDBA, which is partnering with the Harley Owners Group to provide real-world exposure.
- Kevin Taplin of the Harley Owners Group, Wolfruna Chapter, said early exposure helps puppies like Kian build confidence and focus needed to stay calm when it matters most.
- Guide Dogs continues to appeal for motorbike riders to volunteer as puppy raisers, helping puppies encounter real-world noise and unpredictability to ensure they possess the focus needed to keep future owners safe.
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