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Mariella Dibble seated with her two grandchildren and her Guide

Perspectives on Partnership

We love our dogs for many reasons—they're confidants, walking partners, and companions. But what if your life depended on a dog every single day? This is what it means for a person to have a Guide Dog. It may be the best example yet of the reciprocal relationship between humans and dogs. Guide Dogs for the Blind provides a place for Guide Dogs and blind people to come together in the presence of top trainers and dedicated volunteers.

Mariella and Silky

At 88 years old, Mariella Dibble figures one of the reasons she's lived so long is her dogs. Since childhood she's had 17 pet dogs and three Guide Dogs, and she can name every one. "They keep me busy - I get my exercise! And they make me happy!", she says. Read more of Mariella's story here.

What We Do

We create a profound partnership between person and dog - and help to unleash the potential in both of them. But it doesn't happen by accident. It takes preparation, a world class training program, and support through life's challenges. Read more about our mission and vision.

Apply Now

Apply for a Guide Dog at our school, at no cost to you.

What makes GDB different?

What's New

Read Guide Dogs' Very Own Blog!

Guide Dogs is pleased to announce the recent launch of its very own blog, "No Bones About It." Click on over and check it out.

Guide Dog Visa Card

Credit card image featuring a black lab guide dog puppy Sign up for a GDB Visa card, and UMB will contribute $50 for each new account opened and activated online.

A man and his Guide Dog sit beside a pond Watch our Soul Mates video and find out more about what inspires us.

Harnessing Potential

A vet tech from Guide Dogs' vet clinic holds a small puppy. It takes the help of volunteers, top veterinarians and trainers to develop a qualified Guide Dog. It takes preparation on the part of the blind person, too.

Learn about how people and dogs can prepare for a lifelong partnership.

Training Teams

Graduate Caitlin Hernandez works her black Lab Guide Dog. Our class training program begins with finding the perfect match between dog and student. Together they learn to work as a team in real-life situations.