How Guide dogs made Leamington Spa its unofficial home


In Leamington Spa, guide dogs-in-training have become a common sight. However, when the Guide Dogs charity initially moved to the town in the 1940s, residents were puzzled by puppies being taught to stop at kerbs and steer around hazards. Owners and trainers reflect on the organization’s early years in the town, which include Blue Peter parties and sneaking into kennels to play with the puppies.

In 1940, Edmonscote Manor in Leamington Spa became the charity’s first permanent base, providing the organization with access to training areas and

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