For 75 years, the Guide Dog Foundation has trained and placed guide and service dogs to provide increased independence and enhanced mobility to people who are blind, have low vision or have …

Guide Dogs for the Blind believes that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently and to live the life they want to live. Learn more

Guide dogs (colloquially known in the US as seeing-eye dogs[1]) are assistance dogs trained to lead people who are blind or visually impaired around obstacles. Although dogs can be trained to navigate …

We breed, raise, and train guide dogs for those who are blind/visually impaired and service dogs for veterans and children with autism. Our highly skilled canines become trusted companions that …

A guide dog is a service animal that has been specially trained to assist a person who is blind or visually impaired in independent travel. Guide dogs lead their handlers around obstacles, indicate stairs and …

Nov 3, 2025 · Guide dog, dog that is professionally trained to guide, protect, or aid its master. Systematic training of guide dogs originated in Germany during World War I to aid blinded veterans.

Dogs, in general, are amazing creatures. But service dogs like Guide Dogs, are true stand outs. In addition to traditional canine companionship, they play an integral role in the lives of the visually …

A guide dog is a type of service dog that is specifically trained to assist someone who is disabled by a visual impairment/blindness. A guide dog can help their visually impaired partner confidently navigate …

In short, guide dogs are taught how to find and follow a clear path, maneuver around obstacles, and stop at curbs. They follow their teammate's directions, and they know that they can disobey only in the …

Guide dogs are far more than excellent mobility aids: they provide companionship, enhance confidence and independence, and further inclusion. Choosing to live the guide dog lifestyle is a big decision, so …