Guide Dogs for the Blind
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GDB is one of the largest guide dog schools in the world. Our passionate community employs innovative practices to create life-changing partnerships.
At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently—to live the life they want to live. And, we advocate for the policy reforms that change how the world views blindness and disability. Because when everyone is empowered to participate, our communities are stronger. With world-class client services and a robust network of instructor
08/22/2026
Thank you Leader Dogs for the Blind for visiting us!
Collaboration is a key part of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Visits like this give us a chance to learn from one another, share ideas, and build relationships that ultimately help us better serve our community.
Do you know the difference between a guide dog, service dog, working dog, therapy dog, and emotional support animal?
Guide dogs are a type of service dog. We break down each type of dog’s purpose, training, public access rights, and behaviors.
This video has clips of guide dog teams working in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, service dogs demonstrating multiple tasks inside a home, a search and rescue dog digging through snow to a person trapped inside, hospital staff hugging and petting a therapy dog, a cute pet dog, a photo of a reactive fake service dog, and a rideshare denial rally.
Video/photo sources: Canine Companions, The Pet Collective, Baptist Health Jacksonville, Highland K9
08/21/2026
Have you gotten your GDB Calendar yet? Give now to get your favorite calendar at https://bit.ly/GDBCalendar2027
If you've gotten yours already, which month is your favorite?
08/20/2026
Ring the school bell - August Pupdates are here 🔔
Check out what our dogs in guide dog training and breeder and K9 Buddy evaluations are doing this month at pupdates.guidedogs.com
What is it really like to raise children alongside a working guide dog? GDB client, Creator, and mom Juanita shares her experience with the classroom.
This video has clips of Juanita (Juanita Herrera) working with black Lab guide dog Jayden in various locations: at a train station with her daughter in a stroller, practicing obstacle detection and avoidance, silly snuggly time, across a city street, and on our California campus.
08/16/2026
“You've got to have that inherent empathy and understanding for our clients... When I feel like I've helped a client, I feel like I've fulfilled my responsibility to that individual,” says Field Service Manger (FSM) Charles Nathan.
FSMs help our clients navigate everything from guide work and dog care to behavioral challenges and life transitions, ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed with their guide dog partnerships.
Meet FSM Charles Nathan at https://www.guidedogs.com/blog/a-lifelong-commitment-to-guide-dog-partnerships
08/14/2026
Meet the Holmes/Lomax family.
They are a three-generation strong puppy raising family based in Idaho. From grandma and grandpa Pat and Mike to mom and dad Jen and Shawndelle and their kids Noah and Emma, guide dog puppy raising bonds them in more ways than one. 💚
Read more about the family at https://www.guidedogs.com/blog/three-generations
Let them in. Let them work.
Learn more at guidedogs.com/access-psa (link in bio) 🦮
A guide dog team walks into a restaurant. The host shows them to their table.
08/10/2026
School is always in session here at GDB. Where's your favorite place to train or go with your guide dog or K9 Buddy?
08/09/2026
We had an un-bear-ably good time at Fun Day!
This year's theme was National Barks, and boy were y'all ready to hit the trails running. We loved having everyone on campus and seeing everyone enjoying the booths, activities, and educational sessions with GDB staff.
Thank you to all who attended and the amazing puppy raising community raising 700+ puppies this year! You rock!
Find photos from Fun Day at https://www.guidedogs.com/blog/fun-day-2026
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