This book portrays guide dog mating, illnesses and eating habits some readers may find disturbing It was Derek Freeman who began to breed dogs specifically to train as guide dogs, when other suitable dogs were hard to find Over the years, he has reared some 20,000 puppies, with an 80% success rate, and has a unique insight into the mind of the dog Using GDBA as a backcloth, he discusses rearing, training, health and socialisation, and gives an insight into the complexities of dog ownership