Eliza - Former Guide Dog in Training UK

11/05/2024

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03/02/2024

Happy 2nd Birthday
Eliza - Guide Dog Puppy UK
💕💕💕🐶💕💕💕

28/11/2023

08/10/2023

The video shows Eliza being released by her tray for a free run in a park, when she realises we are there.

08/10/2023

Visited Eliza this weekend to watch her on a training walk and meet her again afterwards.
The photos show Eliza and her trainer on a practice route in a residential area of Cardiff.

22/09/2023

It's wonderful when a business goes out of its way to make our trainee dogs welcome! The staff at Pret a Manger in the St David's Shopping Centre, Cardiff, deserve a big pat on the back for being so welcoming and helpful to yellow labrador retriever Eliza and her trainer Jemma when they visited this morning. Guide dogs must learn how to behave in a busy cafe or restaurant, and positive experiences like this are invaluable during the training process.

pic shows Eliza sitting in harness looking attentive near a table with a coffee cup on it

Diolch i staff Pret a Manger yng Nghanolfan Dewi Sant yng Nghaerdydd am y croeso y bore 'ma i Eliza, cit tywys melyn dan hyfforddiant Jemma!

22/09/2023

It's terrible weather in Wales today, so we thought we'd cheer you up with a cute picture of trainee Eliza - a doggy who really doesn't mind getting soggy! The photo shows yellow labrador retriever Eliza sitting with a towel over her head after a walk in the rain

01/08/2023

Eliza having a laugh on her free run with Mini (trainee guide dog)

07/06/2023

Meet Eliza, another of our new trainees! This lovely 16-month-old golden retriever was raised in Devon. She’ll be put through her paces by Academy trainer Lexie, who is pictured alongside Eliza in some long grass at our centre in Cardiff.
A trainee dog like Eliza stays with a foster family for the duration of training, which can be up to 20 weeks. It’s a great way to enjoy the company of a well-mannered young dog in the evenings and at weekends - one who goes to work when you do!
Research from Guide Dogs shows that many people would like to own a dog but struggle due to work commitments. The cost of living crisis is another barrier. Fostering a trainee guide dog could be the answer, as we cover all the dog’s expenses, including training, food and vet costs, in return for the foster family’s love and care during evenings and weekends.
Fosterers do the ‘school run’ for the dog in training, so this role is ideal for someone within easy reach of St Mellons. They also help the dogs to become life-changers by keeping up their training at home. To find out more about becoming a fosterer, visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/fosterer

31/05/2023

Photo of Eliza walking away with her trainer in the car park where we met up on the M5. 🐶💕

28/05/2023

Photos of Eliza enjoying a walk to the top of The Dewerstone and down along the River Meavy on the way back.

27/05/2023

Photo of Eliza posing with a Dandelion in her mouth, while sat on the lawn.

24/05/2023

A couple of photos of Eliza & Bobby, Retired Guide Dog, having a free-run in the park this morning.

20/05/2023

🐶 If you have finished playing, put your shoes on so we can leave!

(Photo of Eliza sat between two mirrors in the changing cubicle, looking at me)

19/05/2023

Video of Eliza playing & running with Cooper GD who we bumped into on our walk.

18/05/2023

Video of Eliza in the park, enjoying some contact play with her best friend after previously chasing each other around.

18/05/2023

Calm dog, brave squirrel
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(Photo of Eliza, on the lead, stood watching a grey squirrel approach her in the park)