How does the dog know where its owner wants to go?
in the dog and owner partnership the owner directs the dog and must, therefore, know how many streets there are to be crossed, and when to turn left or right to get to a particular destination. The dog will lead safely and locate doorways, steps, etc. and after visiting a place once or twice, guide dogs will usually remember the route and the place in the future. There are many cases where guide dog owners have reported that their dogs have remembered a particular doorway or house, even when they have not visited the place for twelve months or so.
