Training guide dogs

Making life-changing partnerships possible

Ever wondered what it takes to train a guide dog? The answer is time, money – and a lot of dedication.

• The journey starts with breeding and initial training
• Our puppy-walking volunteers help dogs get used to people and their surroundings
• Matching guide dogs to owners is an important process, one that we take great care over
• Training for dogs and their owners continues for up to seven years
• We also help with retirement and re-homing

It costs £50,000 to train a guide dog throughout its working life. See our Amazing journeys video for the rich rewards your donations bring.

Want to help us do more? Talk to our fundraising team and we’ll take you through the options. 0870 600 2323