Guide Dogs of America / Tender Loving Canines

California · Guide-dog program broad; service-dog program subject to program criteria

Not verifiedClosed / Paused

ServesGuide-dog program broad; service-dog program subject to program criteria

Dog providedYes

Owner trainingNo

CostAll services free of charge

Wait timeGuide dog: generally 6–12 months; service dog: can be as long as 3 years

ApplicationsClosed / Paused

AccreditationNot verified

Who qualifiesBlind/visually impaired adults; veterans; families affected by autism; facility professionals

Travel requiredCampus training in Sylmar, CA; facility-team training about 10 days; program varies by placement

Training modelProvider raises/trains and matches dogs; campus team training

About the Program

Application status should be stored by program, especially autism pause.

AutismGuide DogsFacility Dogs

Guide dogs; veteran service dogs; autism service dogs; facility dogs

Blind/visually impaired adults; veterans; families affected by autism; facility professionals

Geographic eligibility: Guide-dog program broad; service-dog program subject to program criteria

Provider supplies dog: Yes

Yes

Owner-training supported: No

All services free of charge

Directory cost category: Free / minimal

Wait time: Guide dog: generally 6–12 months; service dog: can be as long as 3 years

Applications: Closed / Paused

Guide/veteran/facility applications available; autism applications temporarily paused

Training model: Provider raises/trains and matches dogs; campus team training

Travel/on-site requirement: Campus training in Sylmar, CA; facility-team training about 10 days; program varies by placement

Veterinary care available during working life at no charge for many routine services