在國際導盲犬日向導盲犬的貢獻致敬
Honoring the Impact of Guide Dogs on International Guide Dog Day
每年四月的最後一個星期三，全世界都會慶祝「國際導盲犬日」。
Every year on the last Wednesday of April, the world observes International Guide Dog Day.
這個特別的日子旨在頌揚導盲犬與視障或低視能訓練員之間難以置信的情誼。
This special day celebrates the incredible bond between guide dogs and their handlers who are blind or have low vision.
自一九八九年「國際導盲犬聯盟」成立以來，這些忠心的夥伴透過提供獨立、自信與行動力，改變了許多人的生活。
Since the founding of the International Guide Dog Federation in 1989, these loyal companions have transformed lives by providing independence, confidence, and mobility.
導盲犬不僅僅是導航工具，牠們還具備一種被稱作「智慧型抗命」的獨特技能，這讓牠們能拒絕危險的指令，以保護飼主免受傷害。
Guide dogs are much more than navigation tools.
經過嚴格訓練，這些犬隻學會帶領人類安全穿梭於繁忙的都市環境。
They possess a unique skill called "intelligent disobedience," which allows them to refuse unsafe commands to protect their handlers from harm.
除了實體協助之外，牠們還藉由減輕孤獨感並幫助飼主更充分地融入社區生活，顯著改善心理健康。
Through rigorous training, these dogs learn to guide their humans safely through busy urban environments.
必須銘記的是，身穿導盲鞍的導盲犬正在工作。
Beyond physical assistance, they significantly improve mental well-being by reducing isolation and helping handlers engage more fully with their communities.
無論是黃金獵犬還是德國牧羊犬，這些受過高度訓練的夥伴象徵著輝煌的服務與奉獻歷史。
The public should never pet or distract them, as this can take their focus away from critical safety tasks.
