GUIDE DOGS

Who We Are

At Guide Dogs of America, we transform lives through partnerships with service dogs. We breed, raise, and train guide dogs for individuals who are blind/visually impaired and service dogs for veterans and children with autism. We also place facility dogs with professionals in hospitals, schools, and courtrooms. Our highly skilled canines become trusted companions that increase people’s confidence, mobility, and independence. All programs and services, including transportation, personalized training, room/board, and postgraduate support, are provided at no cost to the recipient.

What We Do

Located on a beautiful 7.5-acre campus in Los Angeles, Guide Dogs of America serves a diverse range of individuals from the U.S. and Canada. Our mission is to transform lives through partnerships with service dogs.

While many of us know the pleasure of our family pets, we relish the opportunity to facilitate a meaningful and productive relationship be­tween our clients and their service dog.

All of us at GDA greatly enjoy our work, and we’re grateful for our donors and volunteers’ generous support that changes the lives of so many.

Russ Gittlen, Man, Dog

Russell Gittlen
President & Director
Guide Dogs of America

Our Services

  • Professional training
  • Personalized instruction
  • Air and ground transportation to and from our school
  • Room and board for in-residence training
  • Delicious meals prepared by our professional chef
  • Veterinary services are available to graduate teams on campus
  • Specialized guide dog harness or service dog vest
  • Extensive post-graduate support services 


PAWS TO HELP!
A monthly donation of $25 will help these pups fulfill their purpose.

YES, LET ME HELP!

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