Class Lecture Materials
Audio (MP3) and text (.txt) files of the GDB class lectures.
The following is a list of links to the GDB class lectures. Each link will open a new page where you can stream the audio lecture, as well as download the audio (MP3) and/or rich text (RTF) files for each.
Welcome to Class Training
- Welcome and Orientation
- Class Feeding, Watering, and Relieving
- Promoting Independence
- Transitioning to a Successor Dog
Guidework Basics
- Communicating with Your Guide Dog
- Managing Your Guide Dog
- Equipment
- Obedience
- Guidework
- Orientation and Learning Routes
- Street Crossings
- Addressing Guidework Errors
Additional Guidework Topics
- Why Does Your Guide Dog Work?
- Dog Encounters
- Working in Buildings
- Customizing Your Guide Dog’s Vocabulary
- Special Travel Conditions
- Working without Sidewalks
- Working with Rounded Corners
- Working on Platforms
- Total Barricades and Traffic Encounters
- COVID-19 Guide Dog Travel
- Social Distancing Options
Clicker Information
Living and Leisure with Your Guide Dog
- Transitioning from Our Campus to Your Home
- Creating a Safe Environment for Your Guide Dog
- Care of Your Guide Dog
- Playing with Your Guide Dog
- Leaving Your Guide Dog Alone
- Going on a Trip with Your Guide Dog
Supporting Lectures