Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –
Source: Moscow Metro
The first training sessions with guide dogs this year took place in the Moscow Metro, with 12 future service dogs beginning the training.
Since 2014, more than 400 guide dogs have been trained in the metro under the guidance of inspectors from the Passenger Mobility Center and specialists from the Guide Dog Training School of the All-Russian Society of the Blind.
During training, dogs learn to pass through turnstiles, go up and down escalators, and retrieve dropped objects. They quickly adapt to noise and large crowds. After completing their training, these four-legged helpers move easily in the subway and remain calm in a busy environment.
Breeds that are best suited for the role of guide dogs include Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, and East European Shepherds.
“We are developing passenger services in city transport on the instructions of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. In 2025, 40 guide dogs will undergo training in the Moscow Metro. The first 12 dogs have already begun training, and in the future they will help blind and visually impaired passengers move safely,” said Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.