Misunderstandings hamper development

On June 25, security guards stopped Zhang Ran and her guide dog, Shaguo, from entering a building in Beijing, even though Zhang had been invited to take part in a philanthropic activity for visually impaired children in the block.

"It was ridiculous - they invited me to the charity event, but stopped my guide dog at the door," the 30-year-old said.

Shaguo, a 3-and-half-year-old yellow Labrador, began serving Zhang last year after she left the China Guide Dog Training Center in Dalian, Liaoning province.