"My Life Was Over" - Guide Dog Leads Client out of Dark Time 🦮 | Born to Lead Episode 4 | Bondi Vet

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  • When she woke up one day completely blind, Nikki feared her "life was over." Seven years later, can a recently graduated Guide Dog give her a new lease on life?
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Komentáře • 78

  • @johnthorpe1349
    @johnthorpe1349 Před rokem +8

    So sad wake up n you can't see anymore grateful for those Dogs ❤️

  • @Ninjakitsune978
    @Ninjakitsune978 Před rokem +2

    I noticed, that when the handler moved her foot, when learning how to walk, Perdy IMMEDIATELY changed her stance. That was really cool. And when Perdy was in front of the car, she placed herself in front of her handler to stop her.
    I find guide dogs absolutely fascinating - be they for the blind, deaf, disabled or traumatized... Just the amount of commands these amazing dogs can remember and LOVE to do is amazing. 😍

  • @jacquelinealberts9019
    @jacquelinealberts9019 Před rokem +4

    So good to see your story here Nikki. Having met you, Perdie and the crew I was glad to see it was normalised in the episode. I’m looking forward to seeing you all soon. So proud of you. You give me inspiration.

  • @Sassyglbeauty
    @Sassyglbeauty Před rokem +4

    Very happy for them. I hope that they continue to be successful! 💟

  • @petrescuework-difficultcas6581

    The guide dog work is so amazing and vital. Props goes out to all the amazing trainers.

  • @henaimtiyaz4189
    @henaimtiyaz4189 Před rokem +3

    All the best to the guide dogs as they help their clients navigate through their daily lives with ease. These people are extremely lucky to have them by their side. All the love to these guide dogs as they have a purpose in their lives i.e to help people in need ♥️♥️♥️

  • @johnthorpe1349
    @johnthorpe1349 Před rokem +5

    Can't even tell that young Lady is blind 🙂

    • @HonkLoser
      @HonkLoser Před rokem +3

      Most blind people are like this. They can see light relatively well.

    • @carolgibson-wilson4354
      @carolgibson-wilson4354 Před rokem +4

      She has up close tunnel vision so she can see a bit. But I worked in a building with a workshop for blind adults. It was 2 blocks from the WPA school for the Blind. I learned that in familiar surroundings blind people seem sighted. Also grew up in a small town with the WPA School for the Deaf so learned a bit of sign but many read lips. As I've grown older and my hearing and vision are slowly fading I am grateful for learning g a bit the about these disabilities. At 94 My mother began losing her vision. Her hearing had long been compromised. But visiting her one would never know except you gotta yell.

  • @gailplatt1
    @gailplatt1 Před rokem

    I couldn't imagine losing my sight it must feel like the end of the world i have huge respect for blind people

  • @Sassyglbeauty
    @Sassyglbeauty Před rokem +7

    I am admittedly a bit ignorant of guide dogs. But, I watch a content creator, Molly Burke and watched her go through pairing with a guide dog. She went to a center and stayed for a week or so and worked with 3 different dogs to try to find the right match for her. It seemed like an amazing way making sure you get a dog right for us. Things like their gait, etc can really make all the difference to their human.

    • @heather2697
      @heather2697 Před rokem +1

      In the states, most Guide dog programs pre-match you before you arrive for training. They have already assessed your travel skills, how fast you walk, your gate etc. prior to training.

    • @naomi5893
      @naomi5893 Před měsícem

      ​@heather2697 That's what happens in the UK too.

  • @marshasmith7965
    @marshasmith7965 Před rokem +3

    These dogs are working companions with life changing jobs

    • @davidblue7703
      @davidblue7703 Před rokem

      Hello 👋,, how are you doing today; how’s everything going over there; hope it was a blessed day for you Marsha?

  • @jaxsstrickland1443
    @jaxsstrickland1443 Před rokem +21

    Honestly this is amazing they train them and give them to the ones that need them.i wish the states would do this stuff 💞

    • @heather2697
      @heather2697 Před rokem +6

      There are 12 to 15 accredited Guide Dogs programs in the United States.

    • @heather2697
      @heather2697 Před rokem +5

      You should watch the documentary pick of the litter. It follows five guide dog puppies from a day they’re born at guide dogs for the blind in California, to training with their human!

    • @smckee9063
      @smckee9063 Před rokem +2

      -They have been doing this in the States for over 50 years. Don't know why you didn't know that.

    • @early_morning_sd_team
      @early_morning_sd_team Před rokem +2

      Guide programs as well as other service dog program exist in the USA, guide programs are often free, while service dogs for other matters are not, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t fundraising, or other means.
      Owner training is possible, but isn’t recommended for guide dogs.

    • @krashnapatel3812
      @krashnapatel3812 Před rokem

      WriosM

  • @joh9593
    @joh9593 Před rokem +3

    I'm in awe watching these brilliant working dogs. (If my dog was a guide dog, I'd die by squirrel!)

  • @alrighty6898
    @alrighty6898 Před rokem +1

    I hope she’s giving the guide dog more treats than the others

  • @Jadyra
    @Jadyra Před rokem +3

    At one time, when guide dogs were matched with their human partner, they did their training at special facilities. Seeing this now, it seems easier for the pair to get used to their surroundings in everyday surroundings over facilities where things would be different when the pair left. Bravo.

    • @brybalaton-chrimes7550
      @brybalaton-chrimes7550 Před rokem +2

      Nancy, this was a covid measure. In order to get the most guiding pairs trained, a class is still the best way to do that, followed by a week or so home training. The campus at guide dogs Victoria is also undergoing a huge rebuild as well so it’s a bit of a thing right now. I believe that GDV now runs classes at serviced apartments. There are positives and negatives to both. Also, you have a very very special name. My first guide dog, who retired 13 months ago and left us in September last year was called Nancy. She was a beautiful, soft, cuddly golden lab who turned my world upside down in the best way possible. I think all Nancys are very special.

  • @doralevitt2879
    @doralevitt2879 Před rokem +13

    This is a beautiful series and I look forward to watching more! I've been wanting to get a service dog for a long time as I'm a heart patient, but unfortunately I live in a terrible place that doesn't allow dogs 😞
    Oh yeah - greetings from NYC!! 😄🤗🗽💗🕊️🌷

    • @brianagates613
      @brianagates613 Před rokem +8

      If it's a service animal a building can't deny them as long as you have the correct papers. If they do its discriminating against someone with a disability. I know this as I was a landlord for a while.

    • @jessicajarsak7812
      @jessicajarsak7812 Před rokem +1

      @@brianagates613 there isn’t any papers required in the US.

  • @jjhyde5179
    @jjhyde5179 Před rokem +7

    i’m loving this series. Congratulations to today’s graduates

  • @denisemaster7813
    @denisemaster7813 Před rokem +25

    I love watching guide dogs being trained !! Good luck and bless both of you !!!

  • @grammybear4226
    @grammybear4226 Před rokem +1

    🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀 ❤ 🎀

  • @melaniejaneprocter5529
    @melaniejaneprocter5529 Před rokem +1

    Well done to you both and many year's ahead. 😀😍💖💖🦮XX

  • @barryandjackypowell8239
    @barryandjackypowell8239 Před rokem +7

    Having moved to Worcester, Western Cape, RSA regulsrly see our blind church organist and his also visually impaired wife accompanied to Sunday Mass with their two guide dogs: one a Golden Retriever and the other a (golden) Labrador. Worcester is well known for its School for the Blind and associated community initiatives.

  • @williamhenderson9535
    @williamhenderson9535 Před rokem +3

    Great Episode Bondi - knocked it out of the park. Guide Dogs are a special breed. (Pun intended)!

  • @sunrrray
    @sunrrray Před rokem +6

    what an absolute match made in heaven, brought tears to my eyes!

  • @stevehofmaster4292
    @stevehofmaster4292 Před 3 měsíci

    I just loved this video such excellent work and such fabulous dogs.I sincerely appreciate all that you do.❤❤❤

  • @lauraclaire
    @lauraclaire Před rokem +1

    I love watching this it’s interesting but also so heartwarming.

  • @lucasholving0607
    @lucasholving0607 Před rokem +4

    My heart just melted of joy for a split second, when i was seeing the sweet pups in the intro 😍

  • @johnthorpe1349
    @johnthorpe1349 Před rokem +11

    I'm so use to the guy narrating Bondi seems like I've heard him forever Gota love Bondi n of course these gorgeous Dogs ❤️🙂 Migwech from Toronto ❤️🇨🇦

  • @lindaberk6540
    @lindaberk6540 Před rokem +1

    So inspiring!

  • @mariaporto9986
    @mariaporto9986 Před rokem +2

    how not to love these guide boys...

  • @Kravges
    @Kravges Před rokem

    Omg that was beautiful, loved it, lol cried like a baby xD

  • @dixierodriguez3149
    @dixierodriguez3149 Před rokem +1

    Awesome job perdie

  • @bettyjean2793
    @bettyjean2793 Před rokem +1

    I cried 😭❤

  • @gaminggirl4789
    @gaminggirl4789 Před rokem +3

    I love your videos I hope I'll be like you one day

  • @sharynhughes1061
    @sharynhughes1061 Před rokem +2

    Fantastic! . 😀👌❤️

  • @1pachuquiando.com3
    @1pachuquiando.com3 Před rokem +1

    Do more guide dog stories 😍

  • @cutedollcute9901
    @cutedollcute9901 Před rokem +1

    So nice

  • @djamilabouchair6711
    @djamilabouchair6711 Před rokem

    Très bon chiens merci Pour tous ce que vous faite 👍👏👏

  • @joanneganon7157
    @joanneganon7157 Před rokem

    A beautiful success Story🙌.
    JO JO IN VT 😆💕🇺🇸

  • @donnaengel6413
    @donnaengel6413 Před rokem +1

    ❤️

  • @authenticityisrare7144
    @authenticityisrare7144 Před rokem +1

    ❤️🙏🏽❤️

  • @1949634
    @1949634 Před rokem +2

    GOD BLESS

  • @Dolllover726
    @Dolllover726 Před rokem +2

    🤗🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @kurtb1234
    @kurtb1234 Před rokem

    Whoever said they Don’t train dogs in the United States to be guide dogs that’s wrong they do train dogs to be guide dogs in the united States

  • @reneemarielong6798
    @reneemarielong6798 Před rokem +4

    I'm thinking it might not have been correct for her to start out using the playful, high-pitched loud voice when giving guide requests to the dog. Because, in day-to-day life, the dog should be responsive when and where she may need to be quiet or discrete with a calm low-key voice; in church, an office, a sleeping household, etc. The dog will be a natural part of her personal entity that does not require attention or interaction with anyone other than her.

    • @heather2697
      @heather2697 Před rokem +2

      The high pitch excited voice is part of training. It’s called positive praise reinforcement training and it’s becoming very popular with Guide programs. She won’t always talk to her dog like that.

    • @reneemarielong6798
      @reneemarielong6798 Před rokem

      @@heather2697 I'm thinking it should NOT be part of training. Positive praise reinforcement can easily be given at a lower tone and volume of voice, or even inaudibly with a nod, smile and touch. Just my opinion.

    • @jacquelinealberts9019
      @jacquelinealberts9019 Před rokem +1

      That’s how Nikki is naturally !

    • @reneemarielong6798
      @reneemarielong6798 Před rokem

      @@jacquelinealberts9019 So, naturally intrusive and disruptive? Attention-seeking maybe?

  • @Letsdosomerandomestuff
    @Letsdosomerandomestuff Před rokem +2

    First! Anyways I'm super excited for this I love watching Dogs get trained for this And dogs doing their job!

  • @FaithMidnight
    @FaithMidnight Před rokem

    😁

  • @liliamatar1237
    @liliamatar1237 Před rokem +1

    I was extremely bored till this came along

  • @gaminggirl4789
    @gaminggirl4789 Před rokem

    Hii

  • @Bracelet528
    @Bracelet528 Před rokem +1

    Fourth! You make my day! Love you!

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    @kkplayz2312 Před rokem

    Claim your here within a day ticket here

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    @jyothilodangi147 Před rokem

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    @SwapanDas-lh3cj Před rokem

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    @karlitrevor1750 Před rokem

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  • @dariarebecadragusanu3978

    Third

  • @anitasyvalahti1730
    @anitasyvalahti1730 Před rokem

    Amazing story. I am so happy for Nikki. Nikki and Purdy are inalienable pair. So great, the leader man is support of them. 💖🦮👩‍🦯💖👍👍. I hope more of story by guide dogs! 🙋‍♀️.