Guide dog does the washing

Guide dog Cavendish is extra special — he also empties the washing machine and fetches the phone.

The six-year-old Leonberger does the household chores and is registered to lead his partially sighted owner.

He first joined cerebral palsy sufferer owner Dr Nicola Hendey, 45, as a canine partner, assisting her around the house.



The university researcher then decided to see if he could also complete rigorous guide dog schooling.

Experts doubted it would be possible — but Cavendish proved to be so bright he completed the year-long course in just five months.

Nicola, of Ruddington, Notts, said: “Cav is a truly amazing dog. I really don’t know what I would do without him. He has helped me cope with everything.”