Life With a Guide Dog (ft. Molly Burke & Gallop)

VIDEO WE DID ON MOLLY'S CHANNEL: • Blind Stuff (Chit Chat...
This week I'm joined by Molly Burke & Gallop, who works as Molly's guide dog. Service dogs are a topic I'm interested in as a bystanders and potential guide dog user someday. Molly answers my questions and shares some insight on life with a guide dog.
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[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

Thanks for doing a collab with me!

[@smoothiethepotato]

Are you Rosanna Pansino's friend which who was decorating a cake 🎂?

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

ahahaha, I just saw this in my "Recommended" section! Thanks KZbin, seems like a good watch! ;)

[@jordanmahonytheblindworld8483]

Molly Burke hi molly my name is Jordan Mahoney. I am visually impaired and I am atom Ireland. I have watched your videos on being blind and I am a fan. You should look me up on KZbin. One of my videos is called airborne ranger

[@minigodtdmfan9913]

‘’ I just saw ‘’ you mean ‘’ I Heard this ‘’

[@binnus_boppus]

i dont feel sorry for a working dog when i see them, i feel proud that they have this important role and care so much for their owners to keep them safe

[@dafkakafka]

i love the fact that molly refers to herself as gallop's mom :')

[@allisonshearer6240]

It's surprising that there are people who feel bad for guide dogs. They have such a great purpose and meaningful existence!

[@stephaniestamp8047]

Great video, but one thing I thought about when Molly said guide dogs have their owners lives in their hands but other service dogs don't is that that's not always true. Alert dogs, be it diabetic alert dogs, seizure alert dogs, cardiac alert dogs, or alerting to other things as an individual task, also take this same responsibility for their owners life and health, and they shouldn't be forgotten as valuable service dogs.

[@deliriumdarko]

It is incredible what animals are capable of doing. I learned a lot from this and I love how chill Gallop is. What a good dog!

[@RenM908]

Totally agree! My sister has a seizure dog and to this day, I am surprised how much we have to tell people not to touch the dog. The distraction is an issue especially since wizard (the dog) has to have enough time to warn my sister before the seizure happens.

[@RenM908]

***** They really should! I really like the channel, man. My sister sent it to me. I think what you do is great!

[@ib24]

Ren M. I'm sorry you still have to tell people that, I have always been told by my parents that you Always have to ask the owner and if everyone would just do that I think life would be way easier for your sister and her dog

[@TheSportscar86]

Awww...So SWEET!!!...I Love Leader Dogs!!! Rochester, Michigan us such a Great Group of people!!!

[@amymoss9257]

i'm a vegan and hear the term all the time that you should feel sorry and not support the service dog community, but personally for me i hate it when people say this. i've seen myself that dogs love having a purpose as molly says, i don't see any kind of "abuse" or anything bad in a working dogs life because they love working! i watch molly's video's all the time and i see gallop is always so happy to see his harness. it really is just a big game for them to work and as molly say's they love it and if they don't want to work they will never be forced to. i love both your channels and please keep putting the positivity of guide dogs out into the world! :)

[@devyndaisy5162]

I Have a service dog she does mobility, alerts to a ton of stuff(natural alert) and does guide work for when my migraines mess with my vision or have dissociation episodes/panic attacks. She loves working and is two different dogs on and off harness. she is calm on harness and a total heathen off harness. She is a Standard poodle because i have a dog allergy. And she is my other half the calm and reliable half.

[@fizalex6612]

It always pissed me off when I see people running up to a guide dog and pet it or try to get their attention, it's just so rude, it's worse enough to pet a normal dog without asking it's owner, but it's so much worse with a guide dog. I know it's hard looking at a cute dog without petting it but you wouldn't run up to a sighted person and cover up their eyes and ears.

[@AwkwardlyAutistic]

Its the Mira Foundation not Mirror. just for anyone reading the captions

[@AwkwardlyAutistic]

Its totally fine! Just thought I'd let people know before they try search it up

[@SittingPrettyLolo]

This was so enlightening. I'm always learning from you and Molly. Miss you both!

[@slackleashdogtraining3598]

Molly you are so right about a working dogs life. Now with functional MRI testing we know a lot more about dogs minds. Dogs love the sight, smell, sound of us. Gallop and most dogs would rather have their guardian than hot dogs. Yes these experiments are done and in the bag. Yes your dog is proud, confident, and with you. Ask him; thats all he wants. While on the subject of placing service dogs with a young adult recipient. How did the presence of your first and second guide dogs affect your parents attitude about your venturing out?

[@jordanmahonytheblindworld8483]

Red Rider Red Ryder my name is Jordan money and I don't use it guide dog are use a white cane

[@NicoleSams614]

For people in the USA for those thinking about Guide Dogs the guide dog foundation is an amazing place. I have a psychiatric service dog. I loved this video

[@Saejrhino]

OMG! Yay! I have a dog from GDF! :D

[@toribosley4839]

This is really interesting to see because I raise through Guide dogs for the Blind and it's interesting to see how the dogs we raise turn into amazing loyal tools for someone who is blind. (my puppy is my profile picture and he goes back for formal training in 11 days)

[@HallyuHeavenUS]

I love both of you guys! I love learning from you. I always keep an open mind and learn more so I can educate my daughter to the best of my ability. From the beginning at least once she was able to understand me, I told her that every one is the same. If people have limbs missing they are still a human being no disability makes them less of a human! And I am really glad I did because compared to some other children she stands up for her friends and other people.

[@mikebird5148]

My dogs go to work with me everyday, Im very fortunate, great video, beautiful dog.

[@CashAndSpanglish]

Came here from Molly's channel!! Gosh, you have the most soothing and pleasant voice ever, love it! I subscribed and I hope many people do the same!! Hugs from Puerto Rico!

[@nikriley610]

Just seen this in my recommended! Subscribed and turned the bell on. You seem very well educated and genuine! Love it! ❤

[@Hollz811]

WOW nystsgmus here too. Don't hear of many of us.

[@d-river47]

The audio isn't synced up with the video. Not too much of a bother. Enjoyed the video anyway.

[@jamesrath]

Never really noticed before.. and I don't think anyone has mentioned anything makes me wonder if KZbin glitched something up.. 🤔

[@srhbart]

It did this for me too. Slightly off putting, but bearable!

[@angelofvlogs]

This is so interesting! Found you over Molly's Channel (who I found over Rikki's Channel) and I'm so amazed by disabled people sharing their stories. But, because you asked her, I wonder, what the difference between "blind" and "legally blind" is? :) Greetings from Germany!

[@rebeccamccready1135]

these dogs are amazing for people who can't see they help them to see were are they going and stop when at tracff lights and go when it safe to go and help them to have normal lives 😀

[@rebeccamccready1135]

James Rath I know they are dogs have a gif to help people with a disability and in wheelchairs they have helper dogs who help them to open doors and get sutff on the floor and get there shopping I'm really great full for helper dogs with out them people will struggle to day life molly Gide dog is so cute 😀

[@MsVan13]

Very informative! Thank you.

[@evercuriousmichelle]

I didn't know you were a motivational speaker! Knowing that many able bodied people tend to veer towards inspiration porn when they talk about people with disabilities, how do you motivate while also keeping that tendency in check?

[@evercuriousmichelle]

Oops, that was directed at Molly, I forgot who's channel this was on. But James, feel free to reply as well! :)

[@evercuriousmichelle]

Thank you! :)

[@paulidin]

what a good dog, Gallop! great video!

[@JerseyAccent653]

I was in prison in NJ and one of the programs for the prisoners was to raise a guide dog puppy until they were ready to guide. :)

[@bsfproductions6984]

Danielle Smith why where you in there in the first place

[@JosephSeabourne]

Anyone know how they train obedient disobedience in a dog?

[@emilyfuller9645]

I have nastagmas to

[@flowerpinkvibes]

gallop is so prettyyy

[@flashthedash2225]

one of my fav videos love the educational videos and videos like you doing you makeup and q&as about your life. but i just thought about it i dont like, or like as much the videos of you explaining yourself. exspecially if you already mention it in a pprevious video. i dont im not trying to be rude because i love your videos. and i feel like if any people want to know how you do something, unless theres a update or something you should just link a video to there comment. i loved this video definitely learned not to touch the guide dog. i would of never knew that. and other things that was so cool thank you!

[@itsyagirlindica3505]

loved the video!!

[@briansalzman6375]

When you cannot fly with Gallop, what do you do to prove it for preboarding?

[@thesparklingunicorn8543]

Hi i just subscribed im sigted and love lab guide dogs

[@jamesrath]

I'm looking into doing more guide dog related videos in the near future! In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the other content the channel offers! :)

[@marianasoto439]

Hey James! I am in a wheelchair and also wanted to look into getting a service dog but I don't know where to start. I also live near Los Angeles. Do you have any recommendations on where to start?

[@AwkwardlyAutistic]

Canine Companions for Independence!

[@bornwithoutconsentobviously]

what a beauty

[@domy6827]

I want to know what Molly was going to say was "so funny, cause sometimes I have it off him ..." 8:10 but cuts herself off and then there's a jump cut and it's never resolved :(

[@domy6827]

***** Thank you for the explanation!

[@PeanutNougatine]

what happen when a guide dog retired but the owner still need a guide dog?

[@Mel-pb5xw]

Kira they're placed w/ another dog

[@seeseembo]

i ship it 100%

[@theghostofkinglear]

Can you ask to pet their dog?

[@theghostofkinglear]

beingjess thanks! If you can answer, or anyone, this kinda weird, but: how do you talk to a blind person? Well, not talk, but like approach. Can they tell you're there before you talk?

[@Ksenisan]

she has answered this in one of her q & a videos. basically if it's a blind person on the street and you see they need help, you should put your hand on their shoulder (gently, of course) and say hi immediately, and ask if they need any help

[@ib24]

Sophie Wysocki technically you could ask the owner but the answer will standard be no because he's working

[@groovymotion5706]

This is before she became famous with the Casey Neistat interview! Great video btw!

[@jamesrath]

Molly's always been a star! She had a commercial air during the Super Bowl with DOVE!

[@groovymotion5706]

I only know her through Casey's and she gained over 125k subs just with this video, that's why she became a YT star :)

[@martinc.720]

GroovyMotion you not knowing who someone is does not mean they are not "popular" or anything.

[@groovymotion5706]

I meant famous on YT geez! She went viral after Casey!

[@flashthedash2225]

oh shoot... I forgot this is not mollys video sorry i commented for molly lol.

[@wulf1046]

Bro I want a guide dog

[@wantsanewvehicle]

If she is completely blind, why does she look at stuff? Like the harness when she is going to pick it up, why would you look at it (or even in the general direction) if you're blind and you know (or think) it is right beside you.

[@rinaberman7686]

If you don't have sight you learn to where sounds come from. And she probably puts the objects in consistent places so she doesn't have to fumble around looking for it.

[@Alvarnea]

She hasn't been fully blind all of her life, and the 'looking at things when you reach for them' is a very natural thing to do when you've at least had sight once. In one of her videos she said she went completely blind at around 14, if I remember correctly. She doesn't need to do it anymore since she doesn't see, but it's a reflecs, so it's really hard not to do.

[@wantsanewvehicle]

Alvarnea oh I see, thanks.

[@ArickHauschild]

She also looks at people because it's more normal for sighted people so they and her feel more comfortable

[@xxChrisWilsonxx]

She answers this on her own channel, go check it out.

[@Mr.Plutonium]

Is it right to hate people who need comfort dogs? I think it is a bunch of bs.

[@devyndaisy5162]

ESA dogs are great! but do not have public access in the states. so should stay home

[@moonlitskylight5740]

You're welcome to your opinion. Even if not many people agree with it, you are welcome to it.

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

They are fine if they follow the laws. Many people don't. I have high anxiety and have numerous pets if it ever comes to it I will get an ESA note so I can't be denied housing but I won't take my dog out and about with me.

[@aileenking6262]

KMichelle Argus ESAs are also allowed to fly but that's it so lots of people try to fake them and bring them into stores which is against the law.

[@treyjayray1859]

Sleepy Gallop

[@yz4043]

why does she wear makeup if she is blind and how does she put it on if she can't see??

[@FrensKafka]

Kitty McPuss She has a video on her channel that explains that she has learned to know where to put the make up over an extended period completely blind. She also has a family that will tell her if something is off.

[@NotMykl]

Why shouldn't she wear make-up?

[@kylebarber4895]

Because people that see her aren’t blind. You win the stupid card

[@gourmet2276]

Tommy s autism dog Adelle is allowed to be petted.

[@Mel-pb5xw]

Stephanie Dove an autism support dog is a bit different than a working guide dog. It's still always important to ask but as you said in that case, w/ permission, petting may be okay; in the case of a working guide dog it isn't.

[@itsmolly0074]

Ship it (no it's not because they're both blind).

[@BlackSpacer1]

Are you fully blind ? or why do you have a phone :O?

[@martinc.720]

Qingz what do you mean "why do you have a phine"? Why wouldn't he?

[@readyrepairs]

she looked at his phone a few times. awkward that shes fibbing about the amount of vision she has available. maybe she has to to get disability in canada?

[@readyrepairs]

whatever dude. keep enabling her. she clearly looked at things you looked at - sorry but she cant hear your eyes moving.

[@rinaberman7686]

Sorry, deleted my last reply. But nobody would put this many videos about being blind just to fake it. Nobody. And if she lists specific conditions and pieces of technology and she know about registering for guide dogs etc, that's a lot of research for a supposed faker. And she wasn't always blind, so maintaining eye contact when you clearly know where the sound is from is not hard.

[@user-om8zb5sr8n]

can you just leave +readyrepairs ? Just because she's facing him doesnt mean she sees him

[@NotMykl]

She's used to looking at people and things since she didn't go blind until she was a teenager. She can see light and shadow so why shouldn't she look in his direction. There are many, many levels of blindness and not every blind person is just going to stare in one direction w/o moving their eyes nor wear dark glasses 24/7.

[@bonelifer]

She's said that in her videos, she looks towards the lighting behind her camera rig. Since the light is in front of her/on each side of the camera, she knows to orient herself toward the light.