Guiding Eyes for the Blind (GEB)
Guide Dog
Labs, German Shepherds
International Guide Dog Federation
New York, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Colorado, New Jersey
Must live within one hour of a regional puppy class
Restrictions
Org provides:
Vet Costs
Preventatives
Crate
Puppy Collar
Treat Pouch
Backpack
A few toys
Starter bag of food
Any Training Tools
Raisers pay for:
Food
Toys
Adult Collar
Leashes
Supplies & Financial
Assistance
Basic Skills:
Basic obedience commands, Socialization, Potty training, Public access behavior
Advanced Cues:
Commands near distractions, Self-control around distractions, Socialization
Training Responsibilities
Online application
Pre-Placement Class (6-8 hours)
Process
Weekly/biweekly puppy classes
Quarterly swap with another raiser for 1-2 weeks at a time
At least 3 Walk and Talks over the ~1 year
Time Commitment
Info Coming Soon
Neuter/Spay
Info Coming Soon
Training Equipment
Info Coming Soon
Training Guidance
Puppy Raisers can either utilize a transport van or drop their dog off at HQ. Raisers can watch their puppy's In For Training Test. This test determines what path the dog will take. There is a dinner for raisers the night before this test.
Puppy Raisers get updates every 1.5 months when their dog is in formal training.
Matriculation
GEB has in-person graduations for dogs that graduate on campus and puppy raisers are invited. For home placements, GEB will set up a phone call between the graduate and the puppy raiser.
Graduates have the option of staying in touch with the raiser.
Graduation
Puppies are tested right before going to puppy raisers and given a rating. This rating will then match the puppy to a puppy raiser’s lifestyle.
Guiding Eyes has a program for clients called “running guides” where they match clients with a guide dog that can guide them on exercise runs in their home environment.
GEB also has a specialized training program where dogs are trained to help with an additional disability rather than only guiding.
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