Meet Breck, a talented golden retriever recently retired from an eight-year career in partnership with a highly experienced owner, whose job has entailed travelling all over the UK.

Breck's steadiness and adaptability proved to be essential qualities for success in guiding at this advanced level. 

Breck's owner John Welsman discusses some fascinating insights into the responsibilities and challenges facing both parties to Dogs with Jobs presenter, Kate Fairweather. John charts he evolution of this richly complex partnership over time. 

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Hear John Welsman as he and his new guide dog Benji (Breck's successor) hit their residential training course.
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© & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2021

Meet Breck, a talented golden retriever recently retired from an eight-year career in partnership with a highly experienced owner, whose job has entailed travelling all over the UK.
Breck's steadiness and adaptability proved to be essential qualities for success in guiding at this advanced level. 
Breck's owner John Welsman discusses some fascinating insights into the responsibilities and challenges facing both parties to Dogs with Jobs presenter, Kate Fairweather. John charts he evolution of this richly complex partnership over time. 
Other connected episodes
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<li>Hear John Welsman as he and his <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/benji-the-trainee-guide-dog-on-his-first-five-week">new guide dog Benji (Breck's successor) hit their residential training course.</a></li>
<li>Browse other <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/playlists/dogs-with-jobs">dogs with interesting jobs.</a></li>
</ul>
© &amp; ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2021

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