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Gateway to independence

Australia, 1965
film

A guide dog gives independence to a blind person. Shows the careful selection and training of dogs and the training of the people who will use these dogs as a..

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And one was gold

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Life is for living

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Choosing a dog

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No turning back (TEFC)

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A Place in life

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Friend and foe

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