With exceptional client services and a robust network of instructors puppy raisers donors and volunteers we prepare highly qualified guide dogs to serve and empower individuals who are blind or have low vision from throughout the united states and canada.
Dogs for the blind training.
Being a service dog is a big job and not all pups are cut out for it.
Welcome to guide dogs for the blind.
The guide dogs of america which normally runs three week training classes for new students has had to suspend the on campus classes and switch to individual at home training due to covid 19.
Guide dogs of america is an amazing place where passionate staff and volunteers come together for the purpose of breeding raising and training life changing guide dogs to place with blind and visually impaired individuals.
Health wise dogs may suffer from eye issues like cataracts joint problems or have food or other allergies that make it difficult for them to be on top of their game at all times.
See about us for more.
Los angeles southwest puppy raisers is made up of volunteers who are dedicated to raising guide dog puppies for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Guiding eyes for the blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss.
We are a local affiliate of the parent non profit organization guide dogs for the blind inc.
The puppies are born on campus in the san fernando valley nursery.
Most of the dogs are house trained and have had at least some basic obedience training by their volunteer puppy raiser.
Since 1942 guide dogs for the blind gdb has been creating partnerships between people dogs and communities.
The organization has provided over 3 000 dogs to the blind and visually impaired.
The pup is returned to one of our two campuses for formal guidework training when they are 15 months of age or older.
Guide dogs for the blind will support you throughout the entire process step by step to help you reach the important milestones.
If you are looking for amazing volunteer opportunities with lots of puppy kisses check them out.
We welcome you to our website and hope you enjoy your visit with us.
Harnessing the power of partnership by connecting people and guide dogs at no cost to students.
The reasons are either health related or behavior related.
We are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence.
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