Guide Dog Stories

Margaret is grateful to have Guide Dog Dalton in her life, who she describes as “clever, social and happy”.

Jeremy and his Guide Dog Nina are the perfect pair. Nina is Jeremy’s faithful companion, helping him navigate the world around him.

20-year-old Brianna was born with glaucoma. To train the next generation of Guide and Assistance Dogs and end Brianna’s wait to meet her pawfect match, Guide Dogs WA needs the support of generous Western Australians like you.

It’s now three years since Roberta was matched with beautiful Ella. They share an incredibly close bond and Roberta says she cannot imagine life without her devoted Guide Dog Ella.

Last year, thanks to the generosity of people like you, Joanne received her Guide Dog Ginny. And Ginny has changed her whole world. Read her story.

In October, Guide Dogs WA celebrated three life-changing partnerships at a special graduation ceremony in Perth.

Kara is the third generation Guide Dog for Kaylene: and each of her Guide Dogs has played a critical role in her life.

In August, Guide Dogs WA celebrated three life-changing partnerships at a special graduation ceremony in Perth.

Guide Dog Autumn has given the gift of independence to Tara. “When I lost my sight, I was very trapped in our home, but Autumn has given me back some of my freedom that I’d lost.”

On Tuesday 30 March 2021, four Guide Dogs and their handlers graduated at a Guide Dog Graduation Ceremony.

With Guide Dog Alfie by her side Annalise has her independence back.

Sweet and clever Guide Dog Ginny is putting all her training to work.

Guide Dog Loui has opened a whole new world of independence for Tegan, just as she imagined when she was younger.

It’s been 18 months since she was paired with Bella, and today, Edwina can’t imagine life without her precious Guide Dog.

Meet Phil Stanley. Phil is Guide Dogs WA’s own ‘dog whisperer’. For 39 years Phil has been training life changing Guide Dogs.

With Guide Dog Jaxx by his side, life is so much easier for Brad.

Read Brianna’s story about how Guide Dog Jessie liberated her & enabled her to participate in the outside world. Find out how you can help

Eight recently-qualified Guide Dog/Handler partnerships were joined by over 200 Sponsors, Puppy Raisers, Boarders, family and friends to attend a special Guide Dog Graduation Ceremony.

For much of her life, the only thing Wendy had control over was her hair…. and believed she wasn’t smart enough to make any other decisions for herself.

Danny and his Guide Dog, Landy, formally graduated in September 2018, in a ceremony which was held in the Perth CBD. He graduated alongside 6 other Guide Dogs and their handlers.

Since Pat’s husband of 36 years died suddenly, she has felt isolated, vulnerable and exposed. And, being blind, she has good reason, too. Pat’s vulnerability was highlighted not long after husband passed, when callous thieves first broke into her house, while she was still at home!

A very special Guide Dog graduation ceremony was held at Central Park in the Perth CBD in September 2018.

Most people with a Guide Dog have faced more than their fair share of challenges. And then there are some, like Denise, who have had more than most.

Guide Dog, Sundae, became part of Eric’s family has given him his independence back – and a fresh outlook on life.

Tegan has been desperate for a Guide Dog for as long as she can remember as it represents so much more than a loyal companion.

Perth Paralympian Jeremy McClure will be celebrating International Guide Dog Day on 26 April by Abseiling down the QV1 building

Accomplished Barrister Barry shares his story about life with Guide Dog Pluto

Robert had to give up everything he loved and he shut himself away. Thanks to Coco, Robert’s life has changed forever.

Many of us look forward to retirement – but when it’s a Guide Dog who’s retiring, it can be daunting for a person whose very freedom depends on them.

At just 12 years old, Janine’s life hit a roadblock. She found out she was legally blind, which meant that everything was about to change.

At just 20, Jayne was assaulted so severely, it left her blind. Guide Dog Cali has helped her trust again.

Jackie underwent a cataract operation to improve her vision, only to lose her sight less than six months later from type two diabetes.