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Acclimated to many situations before they can be considered a certified guide dog. >> our job is socialization. so we get a cup get a puppy at eight weeks and we need to do everything we can to get that puppy ready to be a working guide dog. >> shannon has always worked with animals. it led her to an unexpected career in law. >> getting guide dogs access to school, and you know, public places was actually what drove me to become a lawyer. >> despite shanins commitment to maxs success, there aren...

He has a very big job to do. one day, he will become a guide dog for the blind and visually impaired. shannon has devoted her life to helping him achieve that goal. >> hes so beautiful. >> reporter: from the time max was 12 weeks old, shan hon and her husband, judah have raised him. its no easy task. service dogs need to be acclimated to many situations before they can be considered a certified guide dog. >> our job is socialization. so we get a cup get a puppy at eight weeks and we need to do e...

Tonights idea. shannon wilson was 12 years old when she had an idea that would change not only her life, but the life of this little guy, too. meet max. max is not your typical dog. sure, hes a playful and curious golden retriever, one that loves belly rubs and games of fetch. but max is special. he has a very big job to do. one day he will become a guide dog for the blind and visually impaired. shannon has devoted her life to helping him achieve that goal. from the time max was 12 weeks old, sh...