General Info

Incorporated in 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind offers guide dogs and training services for blind and visually impaired people throughout the United States and Canada. It operates campuses in California and Oregon that feature administration facilities, dormitories, kennel complexes and veterinary clinics. The agency provides adult, youth and dog programs. Guide Dogs for the Blind offers kennel, puppy raising, veterinary, dog adoption and training, breeding and whelping, and research and development programs. It provides mobility training and follow-up services. The agency trains various dog breeds, including German shepherds and Labrador and golden retrievers. Guide Dogs for the Blind organizes lifestyle workshops that include instruction in dog care, maintenance and obedience.