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Guide Dogs Queensland To Double Assist Dog Numbers

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Guide Dogs Queensland is launching a project to significantly upscale operations for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane. The initiative aims to double the number of seeing-eye and assistance dogs.

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RNZ National

“This is a project that Guide Dogs Queensland is putting into action with plans to significantly upscale its operations and double the number of seeing I and assist.”

RNZ National

“upscale its operations and double the number of seeing I and assist.”

RNZ National

“It's a timeframe about six years away that gives us enough vision impaired, they're also being put to work in occupational therapy and psychology services. But it's not ending there and trained support dogs are also being introduced on the pool deck at competitive swimming events.”

RNZ National

“It's a two-year journey, so it's a significant investment right from the breeding through to the training and placement. And then we get about eight years working life out of a dog.”

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