Hi Jackie You said: "if GDBA are suggesting to Andy that he shouldn't go into Glasgow at this time of year with his dog, then I have to ask myself what the purpose of having a dog is?" Let me put it another way. If a blind person has had mobility training with a long cane, does that always mean that person can *always* manage with very busy conditions. No It's just same with a guide dog. Not all guide dog owners can safely manage very busy conditions. GDBA has obviously considered safety, when giving Andy advice. And it's advice, not an order. Regards, Derek ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq