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New look
Guide Dogs

Unveiled

At any one time, there may be over six hundred give them space when working, so they can learn their
special dogs and puppies being trained to be a important new job!
Guide Dog in communities throughout the nation. Whether a Guide Dog is walking, sitting or sleeping in its
coat or harness, it should not be patted, fed or distracted.
To help identify these special dogs, Guide Dogs Australia, These coats also show that the dog is legally allowed to go
along with their partner ADVANCE has unveiled a fresh anywhere their trainer or handler can, to assist with their
new look for their iconic Guide Dog coats to make the training.
dogs-in-training more easily recognisable to the public. You can do your bit by making sure Guide Dog handlers
The new coats feature a reflective bright orange colour for and their dogs feel welcome, and that your pet dog is on
visibility and are made of a highly breathable material to a leash and under control whenever you see a Guide Dog
keep the dogs cool – and looking cool – when they are in a harness or in one of the new bright orange training
working. What’s more important though, is what they coats.
represent. “I thank everyone in the community in advance for helping
When you see a Guide Dog wearing one of the new coats our incredible Guide Dogs on their journey and for your
out in the community, it means they are on an important ongoing generous support as we continue to change
journey and working towards fulfilling the life-changing lives.” Michael Kightley, CEO of Guide Dogs Queensland
role of being someone’s guiding eyes. said.
They’re asking everyone in the community to look out You can help Guide Dogs Queensland provide freedom,
for the dogs wearing the new bright orange coats and independence and mobility by showing your support.
Head to www.guidedogsqld.com.au to find out more.