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Article: Is it safe?

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February 22, 2005
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While helping the Foundation for the Blind during the Flowers and Romance Festival, I met Teri and her guide dog, Zinny.

I asked how she coped with trees and bushes overhanging the footpaths. She told me that some dogs are trained to look up, but it is not normal for them.

We take our sight for granted and can duck or lean to miss ...

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