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Oct 22 2013

How Guide Dogs Work

40 min 2 movies discussed
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You know how when you see a guide dog leading a blind person to their destination and you think, "There goes a truly great dog?" It turns out you are absolutely correct. Guide dogs are about as special as dogs can get and it's through years of hard work. Learn about the ins and outs of guide dogs in this episode.

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This episode of Stuff You Should Know dives into the fascinating world of guide dogs, exploring everything from their rigorous training process to the amazing bond they form with their handlers. Josh and Chuck cover how guide dogs learn to navigate intersections, practice "selective disobedience" when their owner's commands might be unsafe, and develop the incredible ability to think in human-sized dimensions rather than dog-sized ones. The hosts also discuss the puppy-raising volunteers, the intensive training schools, and what happens when these remarkable working dogs eventually retire.


Movies Discussed

Breakfast at Tiffany's
Breakfast at Tiffany's
1961 1h 55m
★ 7.6
"It's like Mickey Rooney and what's it called? I have no idea. Breakfast at Tiffany's. — Josh referenced Mickey Rooney's controversial racist portrayal in the film to compare it to Fisher Stevens' character in Short Circuit." — Josh
Short Circuit
Short Circuit
1986 1h 38m
★ 6.6
"You and me and I watched Short Circuit last night. Holds up pretty well. — Chuck mentioned watching the movie to make a point about robot commands, comparing them to guide dog commands." — Chuck

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