Service Dog Program

Social Dog Program

Puppy Raiser Program

Volunteer Opportunities

Training

Assistance Dog Etiquette

Life of an Assistance Dog

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Guide dogs are specially trained dogs to provide mobility assistance for individuals who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely from one place to another. They do this by navigating sidewalks, alerting to stairs, crossing streets safely and avoiding obstacles including hanging ones. Guide dogs know left and right and are very helpful with object identification when asked to “find” a door, counter, elevator, escalator, sidewalk, chair, etc.

People receiving guide dogs will attend team training at the KSDS facility in Washington, Kansas for 24 days. Meals will be provided by civic organizations and other volunteers. Before filling out the initial application for the Guide Program, please take time to read the brochure attached by clicking here. To begin the process of receiving a Guide dog, please click here. The application has several phases and includes requests for a video and an interview.

Testimonials

• Ernie Mazza