How do blind people clean up for the guide dog?

How do blind people clean up for the guide dog?
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Guide dogs are very well trained BEFORE they are placed with their human. IF I remember correct, they will let you know IF they need to go out…plus, I think they are put on a schedule where they go out at a certain time every morning & at regular intervals during the day. They also have an amazing ability to hold themselves until their next scheduled relief moment. I do remember that they seldom have accidents.
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