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蜜芽传媒 News Correspondent Sean Dilley spoke to 5 Live Breakfast about the impact his new guide dog Shawn has had on his life.

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Sean is blind and has had guide dogs since 1999.

He said having a guide dog allows him to be out walking at his 鈥渦sual fast pace鈥� and makes working a lot easier.

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Following the pandemic, the charity Guide Dogs launched a recruitment campaign to cope with a shortage of volunteers to raise guide dog puppies.

The campaign was a success, and Sean was one of the people to benefit.

It takes time to train the dogs and for a bond to form between dog and owner. Sean said the relationship is all about trust.

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This clip is from 5 Live Breakfast on 5 January 2024.

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