Kika & Quark

Watch the world through my eyes as I navigate #London with @BlindDad_UK. #TheBlondeLeadingTheBlind #TheKikaEffect #KindnessMatters #KikaCam #KikaAndMe #DogSquad

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

I’m so excited to share my theme tune with you…

🎶 If you’re looking out for something, call on Kika’s super sight 🎶

Tune into @CBeebiesHQ (& @BBCiPlayer) on Monday at 4pm to catch the first episode of #DogSquad!

Who else is singing along with @BlindDad_Uk?

#TheKikaEffect

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

Hi all, given everything that’s going on, we’ve decided to step away from X / Twitter for a while - it may become permanent at some point.

If you want to keep up with the adventures of Kika & Quark you can follow us on Instagram instead 💛

Find us here: https://t.co/0sVsnylrwV

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

How’s everyone enjoying the sunshine this week?

The hot weather means an early visit to the park for us but that doesn’t mean we won’t be nagging dad for more walkies the minute we get home!

[Dr Amit Patel @BlindDad_Uk]

This totally blew me away & I had no idea it was coming - Dog Squad made it into the @bbcproms @CBeebiesHQ Proms!

Thanks for all the love & support you've shown the show. Keep your eyes peeled for a new series soon 👀

#DogSquad

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

@UriGuideDog Happy birthday Uri 🥳

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

🎵Sun is shining, the weather is sweet, yeah 🎵 @BlindDad_UK says you can’t go wrong with a little Bob Marley on a sunny day.

We had an early park visit before the school run, dad says we wake up too energetic 😂

[Dr Amit Patel @BlindDad_Uk]

Now that Kika & Quarkus have had their morning walk, I might be able to get some work done🤞🏽

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

I knew @BlindDad_Uk would give in! Plus look who’s decided to join us…

Dad made it clear that I should avoid all puddles, he’s a little grumpy when he’s cold & wet.

Kika’s heard it all before, but I thought I should at least look like I was listening 😂

[Dr Amit Patel @BlindDad_Uk]

We’ve been out in the rain all day & I’m soaked to the core, but Quark still wants to go back out for his evening walk. Kika isn’t bothered in the slightest.

I know him well enough to know that he’ll keep sulking until I say “walkies” - I’d better fetch my rain coat!

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

Time to wake up big sis!

[Dr Amit Patel @BlindDad_Uk]

This little brother is trying to get his big sisters attention, but it takes more than that to wake Kika up 😂

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

Of course we've voted already!

By 'we', we obviously mean @BlindDad_Uk has done his bit.

Have you voted yet? Don't forget your ID!

#DogsAtPollingStations #GuideDogsAtPollingStations #GeneralElection2024

[Dr Amit Patel @BlindDad_Uk]

How excited does Quark get when he picks up his big sister from school?

I never tire of hearing the excitement in his paws & tail! 💛

(Video shows Quark in harness greeting his big sis @Kika_GuideDog at school. He greets her very enthusiastically as she approaches)

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

Could this possibly be the most perfect way to spend the day?

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

Ever wondered how 2 guide dogs would behave if they bumped into one another on the train? ⬇️

[Dr Amit Patel @BlindDad_Uk]

As we’re walking along the platform ready to board the train, I suddenly felt Quark’s tail hitting my leg as if to say “dad, you’re slowing me down, let’s walk faster!” Quark was trying to catch up to his buddy Vinny 🐾

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

Does it get any better than this!

A run around in the park before with my little brother Quark heads off to work & I put my paws up & enjoy retirement 😃

#TheKikaEffect #WhatAQuarker

[Dr Amit Patel @BlindDad_Uk]

The boy has done well today and definitely deserve a treat 🦮

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

How else do you think @BlindDad_Uk is going to get any work done today! 💦

#WhatAQuarker

Video description - Quark, a black Labrador is enjoying splashing around in an inflatable pool for dogs that also spays water into the air.

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

Loving this retired life 💛

#TheKikaEffect

Video shows Kika, a yellow Labrador, lying on the grass with her head up. Kika’s eyes start to close and she puts her head down as she drifts off to sleep.

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

I'm still learning my way around London but one thing's for sure - dad's work takes me to some pretty cool places.

Now l've banked the route to where you are @Carousel_LDN I'll be bringing @blinddad_uk back soon.

I hope I’m doing you proud @irishguidedogs

[Kika & Quark @Kika_GuideDog]

Mum’s left holding the bike as sis is taking us for a walk 🐾

[Dr Amit Patel @BlindDad_Uk]

When I know there’s a park near to where I will be working, I try to give the dogs a run.

I know how much Quark loves a roll around on the grass & of course the grass was damp. I was expecting him to be wet & dirty when he’s done playing but credit to him, he kept himself clean

[Dr Amit Patel @BlindDad_Uk]

I have a very, happy girl 💛

#TheKikaEffect