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Our MissionGuide Dogs for the Blind provides enhanced mobility to qualified individuals through partnership with dogs wh

Guide Dog puppy raisers are living in eight Western states: California, Oregon, ... Breeds. The finest dogs are chosen for our breeding program. ...

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Our MissionGuide Dogs for the Blind provides enhanced mobility to qualified individuals through partnership with dogs wh

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    Slide 1:Welcome to the Guide Dogs for the Blind introductory presentation.Welcome to the Guide Dogs for the Blind introductory presentation.

    Slide 2:Guide Dogs for the Blind was established in 1942. Its current location in San Rafael was established in 1947.Guide Dogs for the Blind was established in 1942. Its current location in San Rafael was established in 1947.

    Slide 3:It takes a lot of people to produce a successful Guide Dog team. We would like to introduce you to other members of the Guide Dog family.It takes a lot of people to produce a successful Guide Dog team. We would like to introduce you to other members of the Guide Dog family.

    Slide 4:The breeding program at Guide Dogs for the Blind was established in the late 1940s. Currently the breeding colony consists of purebred Labrador Retrievers (black and yellow), German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers.The breeding program at Guide Dogs for the Blind was established in the late 1940s. Currently the breeding colony consists of purebred Labrador Retrievers (black and yellow), German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers.

    Slide 5:The Kennel Department is responsible for the care of all dogs that are not in training. Which includes: puppies, the older puppies that have been returned from their puppy raising homes but have not yet begun training, the active and retired breeding stock, the females and their newborn puppies, and career change dogs awaiting placement.The Kennel Department is responsible for the care of all dogs that are not in training. Which includes: puppies, the older puppies that have been returned from their puppy raising homes but have not yet begun training, the active and retired breeding stock, the females and their newborn puppies, and career change dogs awaiting placement.

    Slide 6:Breeding stock, dogs in training and foster care and some working guides are cared for by our clinic staff. Staff also provide consultations with graduates and outside veterinarians in the care of our puppies and guides.Breeding stock, dogs in training and foster care and some working guides are cared for by our clinic staff. Staff also provide consultations with graduates and outside veterinarians in the care of our puppies and guides.

    Slide 7:Guide Dogs recognizes that the growth and success of its mission has been made possible by the dedication and gracious donation of time, energy and heart of the youth in the western states. Our scholarship application packets are distributed through puppy raising club leaders annually in January.Guide Dogs recognizes that the growth and success of its mission has been made possible by the dedication and gracious donation of time, energy and heart of the youth in the western states. Our scholarship application packets are distributed through puppy raising club leaders annually in January.

    Slide 8:Internships are also available.Internships are also available.

    Slide 9:Applicants for career opportunities must have at least a high school diploma.Applicants for career opportunities must have at least a high school diploma.

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