Service dog provider profile

OccuPaws Guide Dog Association

Wisconsin · Wisconsin and surrounding states
Not verifiedOpen / Available
ServesWisconsin and surrounding states
Dog providedYes
Owner trainingNo
CostFree of charge
Wait timeMatch/availability-dependent; not a fixed quoted period
ApplicationsOpen / Available
AccreditationNot verified
Who qualifiesLegally blind adults; prospective users may apply before 18 to begin wait
Travel requiredInitial training occurs in client's home; follow-up as needed
Training modelProvider-trained guide dog with 10–14 day in-home initial team training

About the Program

Current application page explicitly says applications are being accepted.

Service Dogs Offered

Guide Dogs

Guide dogs

Who Qualifies

Legally blind adults; prospective users may apply before 18 to begin wait

Geographic eligibility: Wisconsin and surrounding states

Does the Program Provide the Dog?

Provider supplies dog: Yes

Yes

Owner-training supported: No

No

Cost & Financial Requirements

Free of charge

Directory cost category: Free / minimal

Wait Time & Application Status

Wait time: Match/availability-dependent; not a fixed quoted period

Applications: Open / Available

Currently taking guide-dog applications

Application

Training & Travel Requirements

Training model: Provider-trained guide dog with 10–14 day in-home initial team training

Travel/on-site requirement: Initial training occurs in client's home; follow-up as needed

Support After Placement

Follow-up visits; ownership may transfer after at least one successful year