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Gio and I take on the Angel escalator on our sixth day of guy dog training. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba #tube #escalator #underground #busker

Gio and I practice avoiding near and far traffic on the quiet streets of Somertown. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba #traffic #avoidance

Traffic training is basically where going to dog and owner are trained not to get run over. We are currently waiting for our shot at it. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba #traffic #near #far

I look back on day five of guy dog training and particularly on two walks where Gio continued to demonstrate his guiding skill. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba

Tiredness is beginning to catch up on me as the fifth day of guide dog training comes to a close. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba #play #spend #toilet #busy #tired

This is a 10 minute segment of a very pleasant (well, as pleasant as any walk along the Euston Road could be) wonder from Euston to Baker Street. Gio did some excellent work demonstrating how good his initiative can be. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba #walk #BakerStreet #tube

I look back on my fourth day of guide dog training, which started with a pretty lacklustre walk with Gio, followed by an excellent one in the afternoon. Later I had the opportunity to talk about his obedience, before giving him a little play with Sparky. All in all a good day. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba

It wasn't the best start to my fifth walk of guide dog training, Gio stubbornly refusing to spend until we had toured the roads surrounding the hotel and returned to its car park. Once on the way properly it was clear that his enthusiasm of the past few days was less pronounced, and it was only when we came across parks on the return leg that he perked up a little. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba #walk #enthusiasm

My third day of guide dog training has come and gone and I have four walks under my belt now. Unfortunately obedience continues to be problematical but we have a plan. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba #reflections #recap

I bought a new microphone with which to record walks whilst on guide dog training class, but it isn't working brilliantly. I would be interested in listeners' advice. #Microphone #Advice #Problem

I set off with Gio for my fourth walk of the guide dog training class. Unfortunately the recording keeps clicking and eventually cut out completely. I need to find a better way of recording walks! #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba #walk #harness #evening

Talking with applicant guide dog owner John about his dog Sparky. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba #sparky #labrador #lunch

Gio and I play in the hotel room after our third walk on guide dog training. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba #play #walk

I reflect on my first full day of guide dog training, including a couple of really promising walks along Euston Road and a few concerns about obedience. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba #obedience #stubborn

I harness Gio and head for the front door of the hotel. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba #harness #walk #obedience

I take Gio down to the car park to spend for the first time on my own. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba #spend

Looking back over my first day of guide dog training with Gio. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba

My new guide dog Gio arrives in my hotel room and makes himself feel at home. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba

I head for the tube at London Waterloo with my trusty cane, looking forward to beginning guide dog training later in the afternoon. #GuideDog #Training #Class #Dog #Gio #2016 #PremierInn #euston #london #UK #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #VI #Learn #Independence #Mobility #AudioDiary #Audio #Diary #GermanShepherd # GoldenRetriever #gdba

In January 2016 I am training with my second guide dog, Gio, and this is the beginning of my audio diary. In this episode I think back to when I trained with my first dog and contrast it with my lack of preparation this time around. #GuideDog #Training #Diary #Gio #class #2016 #London #Experience #Blind #VisuallyImpaired