Two Blind Dogs

Two blind dogs,

Two blind dogs,

See how they run,

See how they run,

They bump into each other

In all kinds of weather

And they all fall down.

These two well-trained Labrador Retrievers don’t miss a beat while they are being walked, but they are blind. Their owners have been issuing voice commands for the older one for years and the younger dog has only recently been diagnosed with vision loss. The older white-coloured lab knows her way around but we must watch her when she gets up from her bed as she tends to wander toward the stairs to the basement and on one occasion, as told to us by her owners, tumbled down the steps. Now, there is a gate to block access to the stairs. 

Frank with two blind dogs

Our view walking the dogs

 We’ve been witness to them both bumping into objects including each other, exaggerating their stride with a high-step gait, walking with great caution and rambling with their nose to the ground. The older one’s eyes are coated white while the yellow-coloured younger one has enlarged pupils.

Refreshing hike with the dogs

We talk to them regularly and spend time with them throughout the day in the front room where their beds are located. The younger one swishes his large tail to indicate his cooperation while the older one remains still. We are left with the impression that they are each other’s best friend. They grew up together in Australia and travelled with their owners here to Canada.

Their walk ends at the gate

They are a magnificent breed and we love them.

Happy House and Pet Sitting