Pilot Dogs

Ohio · United States / applicants travel to Columbus, Ohio

IGDF AccreditedOpen / Available

ServesUnited States / applicants travel to Columbus, Ohio

Dog providedYes

Owner trainingNo

CostNo cost to eligible students

Wait timeCurrent average wait is greater than 18 months after acceptance

ApplicationsOpen / Available

AccreditationIGDF Accredited

Who qualifiesPeople age 16+ who are legally blind and have prior Orientation & Mobility training

Travel requiredResidential training at Columbus, Ohio campus

Training modelProvider-trained guide dog plus residential client training

About the Program

Applicants must submit medical/eye forms and video demonstrating independent O&M skills.

Mobility AssistanceGuide Dogs

Guide dogs; Orientation & Mobility training

People age 16+ who are legally blind and have prior Orientation & Mobility training

Geographic eligibility: United States / applicants travel to Columbus, Ohio

Provider supplies dog: Yes

Yes

Owner-training supported: No

No cost to eligible students

Directory cost category: Not published

Wait time: Current average wait is greater than 18 months after acceptance

Applications: Open / Available

Online guide-dog application available

Training model: Provider-trained guide dog plus residential client training

Travel/on-site requirement: Residential training at Columbus, Ohio campus

Program support available; exact formal schedule not fully captured