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Owner-trained guide dogs; Tactile tours of Parliament

Two listeners explain why they have trained their own guide dogs, and guest presenter Gary O'Donoghue gets a rare opportunity to sit in the Speaker's chair in the Commons.

Two listeners describe their experiences of having trained their own guide dogs from puppy to fully-fledged working dog. They are calling on the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association to provide minimum standards for owner trained guide dogs as well as develop a policy on providing support and accreditation.

This week's guest presenter Gary O'Donoghue, Radio 4's Chief Political Correspondent, takes a tactile tour of the Houses of Parliament, availing himself of the rare chance to sit on The Woolsack in the House of Lords and orate from the Speaker's chair.

Presenter: Gary O'Donoghue
Producer: Lee Kumutat.

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20 minutes

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Tue 3 Dec 2013 20:40

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