Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
About the Program
Fidelco exclusively breeds and uses German Shepherd guide dogs.
Service Dogs Offered
Guide dogs
Who Qualifies
Blind/visually impaired adults meeting guide-dog readiness criteria
Geographic eligibility: North America; trains clients in their home communities
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes — Fidelco breeds/trains German Shepherd guide dogs
Owner-training supported: No
No
Cost & Financial Requirements
No cost to client
Directory cost category: Not published
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: Not clearly published in current source reviewed
Applications: Contact / Verify
Application/contact through Fidelco
Training & Travel Requirements
Training model: In-community placement; client is trained where they live and work rather than residential campus model
Travel/on-site requirement: Training takes place in client's own community
Support After Placement
24/7 support for the working life of the guide dog