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.
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.
If you are looking for amazing volunteer opportunities with lots of puppy kisses check them out.
The puppies are born on campus in the san fernando valley nursery.
Why dogs fail service dog training.
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.
See about us for more.
Welcome to guide dogs for the blind.
The organization has provided over 3 000 dogs to the blind and 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.
Since 1942 guide dogs for the blind gdb has been creating partnerships between people dogs and communities.
Being a service dog is a big job and not all pups are cut out for it.
Get a guide dog donate to gdb become a volunteer links.
At 7 weeks old they move to the puppy kennels.
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.
Guide dogs for the blind will support you throughout the entire process step by step to help you reach the important milestones.
The pup is returned to one of our two campuses for formal guidework training when they are 15 months of age or older.
The reasons are either health related or behavior related.
Dogs can be career changed at any stage in our program and have not necessarily had formal training by guide dogs for the blind staff.
Harnessing the power of partnership by connecting people and guide dogs at no cost to students.
We welcome you to our website and hope you enjoy your visit with us.