guide dog

noun

: a dog trained to lead the blind

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Stevens Chan, the subject of the film and a disability rights campaigner alongside his late guide dog LaShawn, struggled to remember Robinson when contacted by Deadline. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025 Service dogs and guide dogs are trained to perform specific tasks for people with disabilities. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025 On multiple occasions, drivers have refused to give the Garland, Texas, resident rides on days reaching more than 110-degrees, forcing her to wait outside in the heat with her guide dog, according to the lawsuit. Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025 And while many people do form strong bonds with their guide dogs, others view them more akin to tools–tools that shed and poop. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for guide dog

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of guide dog was in 1932

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“Guide dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guide%20dog. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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guide dog

noun
: a dog trained to lead the blind

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