Comprehensive Guide Dog Schools in the U.S. and Canada – 2026 Edition

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Since our first guide‑dog school directory was published on March 7, 2012, we have expanded our network to include every major U.S. program and new Canadian partners. This 2026 edition offers up‑to‑date contact information, location details, and additional resources for anyone interested in guide‑dog services.

I began volunteering with dogs nearly two decades ago, fostering puppies and working with local rescue groups. My passion grew when I sought a training program that offered free guide‑dog placement. After researching several California schools—Guide Dogs of America, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Guide Dogs of the Desert—I chose GDA and began a 18‑month puppy‑raising journey. That experience prompted me to compile a nationwide list for future puppy raisers, handlers, and prospective owners.

Below you’ll find a comprehensive, state‑by‑state directory of guide‑dog schools, followed by Canadian partners and additional support organizations. Each entry includes the school’s address, phone number, and a brief note about its specialty.

Arizona

Eye Foundation For The Blind
8252 South 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85041‑7806
Phone: 1‑800‑393‑3641

California

Guide Dogs of America (GDA)
13445 Glenoaks Blvd., Sylmar, CA 91342
Phone: (818) 362‑5834

Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc. (GDB)
P. O. Box 151200, San Rafael, CA 94915‑1200
Phone: (800) 295‑4050

Guide Dogs of the Desert
P. O. Box 1692, Palm Springs, CA 92263
Phone: (760) 329‑6257

Connecticut

Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Inc.
103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: (860) 243‑5200

Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Inc.
27 Cannon Road, Wilton, CT 06897
Phone: (203) 529‑8201

Florida

Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.
4210 77th Street East, Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: (941) 729‑5665

Hawaii

Guide Dogs of Hawai’i
715 S. King Stree, Suite 110, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808‑941‑1088

Kansas

Kansas Specialty Dog Service, Inc. (KSDS)
120 W. 7th Street, Washington, KS 66968
Phone: (785) 325‑2256

Michigan

Leader Dogs for the Blind
1039 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Phone: (248) 651‑9011

Mississippi

Gallant Hearts Guide Dog Center
131 Red Fox Lane, Madison, MS 39110
Phone: (601) 853‑6996

North Carolina

Mira Foundation USA
77 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374
Phone: 910‑944‑7757

New Jersey

The Seeing Eye
P. O. Box 375, Morristown, NJ 07963‑0375
Phone: 973‑539‑4425

New York

America’s Vet Dogs
371 East Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787‑2976
Phone: 1‑631‑930‑9000 (toll‑free in the U.S.) 1‑800‑548‑4337

Freedom Guide Dogs for the Blind
1210 Hardscrabble Rd., Cassville, NY 13318
Phone: 315‑822‑5132

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
371 E. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787‑2976
Phone: 1‑800‑548‑4337

Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Inc.
611 Granite Springs Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Phone: 800‑942‑0149

Ohio

Pilot Dogs, Inc.
625 West Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614‑221‑6367

Oregon

Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc. (GDB)
32901 S.E. Kelso Road, Boring, OR 97009
Phone: 503‑668‑2100

Texas

Guide Dogs of Texas
1503 Allena Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213
Phone: 210‑366‑4081

Washington

Independence Guide Dogs
3923 S Burns St, Seattle, Washington, 98118
Phone: 206‑588‑2453

Wisconsin

OccuPaws Guide Dog Association
PO Box 45857, Madison, WI 53744
Phone: 608‑772‑3787

Wyoming

K9s For Mobility
11805 Campstool Road, Cheyenne, WY 82007
Phone: 307‑222‑9597

Guide Dog Schools In Canada

Our network now extends across the border, offering Canadian residents access to world‑class guide‑dog programs.

BC & Alberta Guide Dogs (BC Head Office – Greater Vancouver)
7061 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC V4K 3N3
Phone: 604‑940‑4504

BC & Alberta Guide Dogs (Calgary Office)
#11 6115‑4th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2H9
Phone: 403‑258‑0819

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind
National Office and Training Centre, P.O. Box 280, Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A3
Phone: 613‑692‑7777

CNIB Guide Dogs
CNIB Locations
Phone: 1‑800‑563‑2642

Dog Guides Canada, Lions Foundation of Canada
152 Wilson Street, Oakville, ON L6K 0G6
Phone: 905‑842‑2891

Mira Foundation Inc.
1820 North‑West Range, Sainte‑Madeleine QC J0H 1S0
Phone: 450‑795‑3725

Other Guide Dog Resources

National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU)
4422 Kinglet St, Houston, TX 77035
Phone: 346‑439‑7444

Guide Dog Users, Inc. (GDUI)
Phone: 1‑866‑799‑8436 (U.S. only)

Our original 2012 list featured 12 schools in 13 states. The updated directory now lists 21 U.S. schools across 17 states, plus five Canadian partners.

If you know of additional guide‑dog schools or resources, please contact us via the form below. Puppy raisers and handlers are also invited to share their experiences in the comments.

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