On the way: Technique, movement and rhythm in the training of guide dogs

Weid, Olivia von der

doi:10.1590/1809-43412019v16d553

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“…Through its channel pass information, forces and laws. In a cord can be found all the objective and collective attributes of Hermes (Serres, [2014(Serres, [ ]1995d. [….]…”

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“…1 The reason for my choice is twofold. First, it is related to an ongoing interest in the role of non-humans in the construction of our social fabric, and in the possible invention of a new political ecology where those who (or which) have long been misrepresented or not represented at all could be given a voice (Serres, 2014;Latour, 1993Latour, , 2005Hache and Latour, 2010;Houdard and Thiery, 2011;Hache, 2012). Non-humans, in the context of my study, are not only machines, technics, or objects; but they are also animals (Haraway, 2003(Haraway, , 2007Despret, 2004, 2006, Despret and Buchanan, 2016Doré and Michalon, 2017).…”

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How dogs become accurate instruments: care, attunement, and reflexivity

Mialet

2020

Humanit Soc Sci Commun

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Those who live with Type 1 Diabetes have lost the possibility of producing insulin; they are dependent on non-living and living prostheses-machines, human beings and animals-that constantly read, measure, translate and interpret the fluctuations of their blood sugar to avoid hypoglycemia, which can be lethal, or hyperglycemia, which can lead to long-term complications. This philosophical essay, based on interviews and observations in a training facility, follows how dogs become "biocompatible patient friendly alarm systems" for hypoglycemia. It also explores how different modes of translation operate in the creation of a symbiosis between a human and an animal and how, along with them, a new conception of responsibility, accuracy, and of the subject emerge.

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“…Through its channel pass information, forces and laws. In a cord can be found all the objective and collective attributes of Hermes (Serres, [2014(Serres, [ ]1995d. [….]…”

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How dogs become accurate instruments: care, attunement, and reflexivity

Mialet

2020

Humanit Soc Sci Commun

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“…Guide dogs are expected to perform, on average, 50 tasks for their vision impaired human partners (Mouret 2019;von der Weid 2019;Putnam 1954). Simultaneously, they are required to remain calm and focused amidst distracting or stressful environments (Berentzen 2016;Putnam 1954).…”

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“Same old ding dong”: The impact of the initial lockdown in 2020 on Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

Warda

2023

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Ireland found itself in a lockdown to combat the international spread of the SAR-CoV-2 virus beginning in March of 2020. This paper presents the initial impact that the initial lockdown and accompanying social distancing measures had on Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind (IGDB). Twenty-eight interviews were conducted with twenty-six interlocutors, including IGDB staff and clients, professionals within the guide dog sector, and locals to Cork City, Ireland. Findings show that lockdown measures impacted the education and work-lives of the guide dogs and instructors. Guide dogs lived in temporary homes rather than in the center’s kennels, which seems to improve their relaxation and education. Although the instructors may have benefitted from working outdoors with canines, they encountered challenges while teaching clients and guide dogs. They also needed to motivate the canines more to find a purpose in their work which had come to feel like the “same old ding dong”, with most destinations closed. The clients, especially those who experienced their first class during 2020, felt the loss of connection and support offered in the group class pre-pandemic. Despite these obstacles, interlocutors managed these obstacles well and looked optimistically toward the future.

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“…Though anecdotal, it has also been suggested that the use of face masks may pose unique communication challenges for guide dog users by muffling the vocalization of handlers when commands are being communicated [ 29 , 30 ]. Although guide dogs are not trained to rely on facial expressions and instead rely on a combination of verbal and physical commands [ 31 , 32 ], it is known that dogs read subtle muscle changes that indicate a twitch or a smile, which may facilitate communication [ 29 , 33 ]. The inability to use echolocation is especially concerning, as individuals with visual impairments are less able to rely on alternative options, such as the use of sighted guides and volunteers during the pandemic, due to physical distancing measures [ 3 , 5 , 26 , 34 , 35 ].…”

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How Face Masks Affect the Use of Echolocation by Individuals With Visual Impairments During COVID-19: International Cross-sectional Online Survey

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Interact J Med Res

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Background Although a critical safety measure, preliminary studies have suggested that the use of a face mask may pose a problem for some users with disabilities. To date, little is known about how the wearing of a traditional face mask may pose a barrier to individuals with visual impairments who draw on auditory cues and echolocation techniques during independent travel. Objective The goal of this study was to document the difficulties, if any, encountered during orientation and mobility due to the use of a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic and the strategies used to address these barriers. Methods In total, 135 individuals aged 18 years and older who self-identified as being blind, being deafblind, or having low vision and who could communicate in either English or French completed an anonymous cross-sectional online survey between March 29 and August 23, 2021. Results In total, 135 respondents (n=52, 38.5%, men; n=83, 61.5%, women) between the ages of 18 and 79 (mean 48.22, SD 14.48) years participated. Overall, 78 (57.7%) self-identified as blind and 57 (42.3%) as having low vision. In addition, 13 (9.6%) identified as having a combined vision and hearing loss and 3 (2.2%) as deafblind. The most common face coverings used were cloth (n=119, 88.1%) and surgical masks (n=74, 54.8%). Among the barriers raised, participants highlighted that face masks made it more difficult to locate people (n=86, 63.7%), communicate with others (n=101, 74.8%), and locate landmarks (n=82, 60.7%). Although the percentage of those who used a white cane before the pandemic did not substantially change, 6 (14.6%) of the 41 participants who were guide dog users prior to the pandemic reported no longer working with a guide dog at the time of the survey. Moreover, although guide dog users reported the highest level of confidence with independent travel before the pandemic, they indicated the lowest level of confidence a year after the pandemic began. Conclusions These results suggest that participants were less able to draw on nonvisual cues during independent travel and social interactions due to the use of a facemask, contributing to a reduction in perceived self-confidence and independence. Findings inform the development of evidence-based recommendations to address identified barriers.

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On the way: Technique, movement and rhythm in the training of guide dogs

Cited by 5 publications

References 9 publications

How dogs become accurate instruments: care, attunement, and reflexivity

How dogs become accurate instruments: care, attunement, and reflexivity

“Same old ding dong”: The impact of the initial lockdown in 2020 on Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

How Face Masks Affect the Use of Echolocation by Individuals With Visual Impairments During COVID-19: International Cross-sectional Online Survey

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