We breed, raise, and train guide dogs for the blind, at no cost to the recipient. Less than 6% of our funding comes from government sources. We partner with our sister charity Autism Support Dogs to provide certified assistance dogs for children with autism. All of our dogs are certified assistance animals and are therefore protected by legislation (varies by area) - for example, the dog usually has legal access to public buildings. Currently, we...

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One of our guide dog users recently shared some tips on good etiquette when you come across a guide dog; every guide dog user has his/her own preferences but here are some good guidelines:    As tempting as it may be to pet a guide dog, remember that this dog is responsible for leading someone who is blind. The dog should never be distracted from that duty. Even the seemingly harmless act of greeting or...

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