Service dog provider profile

Guiding Eyes for the Blind

New York · United States and Canada

IGDF AccreditedContact / Verify

ServesUnited States and Canada

Dog providedYes

Owner trainingNo

CostAll training/program services free; graduates responsible for routine dog expenses, with annual veterinary stipend provided

Wait timeVaries based on match; contact Admissions for current timing

ApplicationsContact / Verify

AccreditationIGDF Accredited

Who qualifiesPeople age 16+ who are legally blind and have independent travel/O&M skills

Travel requiredCampus or other program format depending on client; travel/training costs covered

Training modelProvider-bred/trained guide dog; individualized matching and team training

About the Program

Applicants must live in U.S./Canada, be 16+, legally blind and have completed Orientation & Mobility training.

Guide Dogs

Guide dogs

People age 16+ who are legally blind and have independent travel/O&M skills

Geographic eligibility: United States and Canada

Provider supplies dog: Yes

Yes

Owner-training supported: No

All training/program services free; graduates responsible for routine dog expenses, with annual veterinary stipend provided

Directory cost category: Free / minimal

Wait time: Varies based on match; contact Admissions for current timing

Applications: Contact / Verify

Online application currently available

Training model: Provider-bred/trained guide dog; individualized matching and team training

Travel/on-site requirement: Campus or other program format depending on client; travel/training costs covered

Ongoing graduate support; veterinary stipend for working guide dog