Training guide dogs takes years of work, short documentary shows

A guide dog is more than a furry companion; they're a lifelineand it takes years of training before their owners are allowed to take the leash.

Meet Tucker and his trainer, and see how thisplayful little pup transforms into a second pair of eyes.

The short documentary in the video player above was produced by two Carleton University studentsFangliang Xu and Martha Darby who have since graduated.

Our Ottawa, CBC Television's weekly magazine program, airs this Saturday at noon, Sunday at 2 p.m. and Monday at 1 p.m.

Join host Adrian Harewood for a look at what'shappening inourcommunity, plus lifestyle tips and stories about health, consumer, music, arts and entertainment.

Also on Our Ottawa this week:

• Ken "the General" Grant and his adventures on private talk radio.
• The Miracle Field opens for the first time.
• Free furniture give away at old Quality Inn as students move in.

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