Max’s training began almost as soon as he was born. When he was just eight weeks old, he went to live with a family who taught him how to get on well with people and other animals. When Max was eighteen months old, he went to a special school. He learned how to guide a blind person safely through everyday life. Max was at this school for five months. For the last month of his training, Max’s new owner came to stay at the school with him. Now that Max has met his owner, they are ready to start their lives together.