Market Research Study Sheds Light on Guide Dog Usage
Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 (Original item from 2000)
Companion Animals | Pet Ownership
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A research conducted to assess the needs of blind consumers found that 23% of cane users dislike their cane. This group is the most likely group to become future guide dog users. The study also found that some blind consumers resist the notion of having a guide dog due to the responsibility of having a dog and the necessary training period.
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