A Shropshire family bringing up a family of puppies who will train to be guide dogs are featuring in a new television series starting tonight.
Channel 5’s ‘Puppy School for Guide Dogs’ charts the progress of the dogs at every stage of their journey – from newborns to trainees and veterans – as well as the humans that play an important part in their lives.She gave birth to her second litter of seven puppies on May 25. The five boys and two girl pups and the family have been followed by cameras throughout the process.
The charity’s Breeding Dog Holder volunteers have a guide dog mum-to-be living with them full-time, with all costs covered by the charity - more than £20,000. "Watching the first pup being born is an exciting time. You’re just waiting and waiting. Then finally you see them and it’s such a moment of relief," she said.
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