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Guide Dog Major: A decade of unwavering loyalty and service
3 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Major served for eight years, proving to be a reliable and safe guide.
- He accompanied his handler on many travels and appeared on TV.
- After a decade of service, Major is now retiring to enjoy leisure.
Major, a Shepherd-Retriever cross, has concluded an eight-year career as a guide dog, demonstrating exceptional loyalty and capability. From his initial training in East Kilbride to his integration into his handler's busy life, Major consistently proved himself a reliable companion. His calm and focused nature made him adept at navigating complex environments and even extended to a role as a 'butler' at home.
His work as a guide dog seamlessly blended with his handler's profession as a reporter. Major traveled extensively, appearing in all 20 episodes of the TV series "My Kind of Town" and proving invaluable in breaking the ice with interviewees. His intelligence and adaptability ensured he was unfazed by busy locations, long days, or last-minute changes.
Now 10 years old, Major is retiring due to declining health. He will spend his retirement enjoying quiet walks and relaxation. His handler is currently reassessing for a new guide dog, a process that can take over a year, meaning a return to using a white stick in the interim. Major's remarkable service and transition to leisure mark the end of an era.
