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Catching Sight: How a Guide Dog Helped Me See Myself

by Deni Elliott

A partnership that reshapes independence

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A partnership that reshapes independence

Deni Elliott’s account connects her experience of progressive blindness with the practical work of guide dogs: breeding, training, and the development of dogs’ decision-making skills. Her partnership with Alberta, a yellow Lab, also frames questions of disability, identity, and what independence can mean when navigating the world becomes less safe alone. Written with guide-dog trainer Graham Buck, the book brings personal experience together with a behind-the-scenes view of the training process, making the human-animal relationship part of a broader exploration of how people adapt to changing circumstances.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in memoirs about disability and changing perceptions of independence.
  • Readers curious about guide-dog breeding, training, and decision-making.
  • Readers drawn to accounts of human-animal partnerships.

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Progressive blindnessDisability and identityIndependence and adaptationGuide-dog trainingHuman-animal partnership

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Book overview

"An uplifting demonstration of how astonishingly intelligent guide dogs are and the life-changing bond they create."--Brian Hare, author of Puppy Kindergarten

"Readers will fall in love with this heartwarming story of human-animal connection and resilience."--Shelf Awareness

One woman's journey through progressive blindness and the extraordinary guide dog who kept her safe along the way


When ethics scholar Deni Elliott, born with limited vision, realized she could no longer navigate the world safely alone, she turned to a guide dog--a decision that reshaped her understanding of disability and independence.

Written in collaboration with master trainer Graham Buck, Catching Sight offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of guide dog breeding and training, revealing the intelligence and decision-making skills these dogs develop from birth.

Catching Sight is for readers interested in the transformative power of human relationships with animals. As Deni confronts her changing reality, she shares the hidden world of guide dog training and introduces Alberta, a yellow Lab whose quiet brilliance changed her interaction with the world and herself.

Catching Sight offers a fresh and unforgettable perspective on disability, identity, and the power of partnership.
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