'You can see the bond between them' - Cork family take part in doc showing benefits of working dogs

“She keeps Conor safe,” his mother Trish said. "Before Quelda, Conor would bolt in a split second. He’d run towards water or he’d run into traffic.

'You can see the bond between them' - Cork family take part in doc showing benefits of working dogs

Outings and trips have become more enjoyable for one Cork family since the arrival of their autism assistance dog earlier this year.

Quelda, an Irish Guide Dog assistance dog, joined the O'Neills from Donoughmore last April where she assists seven-year-old Conor, who has autism.

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