A bonus edition of Dogs with Jobs.

We're sharing a wonderful interview created by the International Guide Dog Federation to celebrate International Guide Dog Day 2026.

It features four very different human/guide dog partnerships from all over the world. The interviews go beyond the mechanics of guiding and training, and explore the emotional and social aspects of the relationship.

You may recognise the voice of the host, John Welsman, who co-produces Dogs with Jobs, from our Christmas episode.

We also hear from Jason Denton from Brisbane, Australia; Kirsten French from Washington state, USA, Pauline Eliers from Brussels, Belgium; and Nathan Foy from the UK.

Huge thanks to the International Guide Dog Federation for sharing the interviews with Dogs with Jobs.

Happy International Guide Dog Day for the 29th April, 2026!

 Other episodes on guide dogs and assistance dogs

• Navigating life over decades with a guide dog at your side
• Benjy, the trainee guide dog‘s first five weeks on the job
• Breck, the retired guide dog
• Ralph, the owner-trained, multi-tasking assistance dog – perfect for a Rogate teenager
• Darcey, the Canine Partner: an assistance dog relationship in full bloom
• Daisy, the autism assistance dog – practical, psychological and emotional support

About the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF)

IGDF is the global charity responsible for defining and maintaining international standards for the training of guide dogs. Throughthis work, IGDF helps to ensure the quality, safety, and consistency of guide dog services worldwide for people who are blind or have low vision. Founded in 1987 by representatives from 15 guide dog organisations across 10 countries, IGDF has grown substantially. Today, it comprises 100 member organisations in 33 countries. Collectively, these organisations support more than 20,000 people who are blind or have low vision to travel safely and independently with the support of a guide dog.

Find IDGF online: @IDGFSocial; Facebook: LinkedIn.

Do you work your dog or dogs?

Kate is generally obsessed with working dogs and loves to hear about them – the more varied the better!  Keep the introductions coming! 

If you, or someone you know works their dog or dogs, and would consider being interviewed on Dogs with Jobs, please get in touch with Kate via team@shineradio.uk.

© & ℗ Kate Fairweather 2026