Guide dog puppies trained ahead of awareness day

South Western Railway, which serves Salisbury railway station, has been helping train future guide dogs.

The training session, run by South Western Railway in partnership with Guide Dogs, gave the young dogs experience of a busy rail environment.

The puppies learned how to navigate ticket gates, platforms and trains, as well as getting used to the sights and sounds of the station.

The visit comes ahead of International Guide Dog Day and forms a key part of their development into working guide dogs.

Rail staff say the sessions help ensure future guide dogs can travel safely and confidently with their owners.

South Western Railway added that its teams supported more than 315,000 assisted journeys over the past year, helping passengers with additional needs travel independently.

More from Local News

On Air Now The Middle Bit with Andy Munns 10:00am - 2:00pm
Now Playing
Lovefool Cardigans
Recently Played
  • Don't Forget Me Dermot Kennedy 13:30
  • Diamonds Rihanna 13:26
  • Fastlove George Michael 13:17

Listen Live

Listen on the go

Download our mobile apps and take Salisbury Radio where ever you go!

  • Available on the App Store
  • Available on Google Play

Weather

  • Wed

    21°C

  • Thu

    22°C

  • Fri

    22°C

  • Sat

    19°C

  • Sun

    17°C