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 every day life. Max was at this school for five months. For the last month of his training . Max owner came to stay at the school with him. Now that Max has met his owner they are ready to start their lives together