This month, Dogs with Jobs follows young guide dog Benji over five weeks as he starts “on the job” training with owner John Welsman. 

From their first encounter in June, through two weeks of residential training at a Southampton hotel, instructor-supported training around their home town Petersfield and navigating their way to London via public transport.

After an intense five weeks, Benjy and John are ready to strike out on their own.

Kate Fairweather hears about the highs and lows on this month’s Dogs with Jobs.

Other connected episodes

• John Welsman talks about how his relationship with Benjy's predecessor, Breck the guide dog developed over eight years of partnership.
• Browse other dogs with interesting jobs.

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