Trekker Breeze Program for Dog Guide Students
Leader Dogs for the Blind provides a free Trekker Breeze GPS unit to current students in our dog guide program that live in the United States and Canada. The Breeze is a simple-to-use, handheld GPS that enhances dog guide travel by verbally announcing the names of streets, intersections and other clues.
Students participating in the Breeze program will receive:
- a Trekker Breeze configured with a pre-loaded map of their home state
- instruction and practice while training with their Leader Dog
- the opportunity to participate in two teleconference workshops
Eligibility
Students electing to take part in the free Trekker Breeze program are required to participate in pre-class and post-class surveys.
Other eligibility requirements include:
- participating in training, as well as question and answer sessions, during class
- actively using Breeze during outdoor training
- demonstrated knowledge of basic Breeze functions
- safe and independent use of the Breeze while working with their dog guide
Recipients of the Breeze also participate in a voluntary contract. The contract asks recipients to return the device if it is not being used so that it may benefit future Leader Dog users.
For more information on our free Trekker Breeze program, please contact Consumer Services at 888-777-5332 or consumerservices@leaderdog.org.