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  • 1Information Systems Department, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel. asolomon@is.haifa.ac.il.

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Predicting guide dog success is crucial due to high attrition. This study uses machine learning and language models on behavioral data and trainer comments to improve early prediction of guide dog suitability.

Area of Science:

  • Animal Behavior
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing

Background:

  • Guide dogs significantly enhance independence for visually impaired individuals.
  • High guide dog training attrition rates necessitate improved early prediction methods.
  • Current selection processes may benefit from advanced data analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a data-driven framework for predicting guide dog training outcomes.
  • To assess the impact of integrating unstructured trainer comments with structured behavioral data.
  • To enhance the accuracy and interpretability of guide dog suitability predictions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a dataset of 990 dogs from the Israel Guide Dog Center (IGDC).
  • Integrated machine learning models with large language models.

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  • Combined structured Behavior Checklist (BCL) assessments with unstructured trainer textual comments.
  • Developed an interpretable prediction pipeline.

    • Main Results:

    • The novel framework significantly improved predictive performance compared to using BCL data alone.
    • Incorporating trainer comments enhanced the accuracy of suitability predictions.
    • Generated interpretable textual explanations for model predictions, validated by trainers.

    Conclusions:

    • Combining structured behavioral metrics and natural language data offers a powerful approach to predict guide dog success.
    • This framework can improve decision support for guide dog selection and training.
    • The findings suggest a more efficient and effective pathway for identifying suitable guide dogs.