Trekker Programs
Leader Dogs for the Blind offers two residential programs dedicated to enhancing travel through the use of Trekker GPS devices.
Trekker Breeze Program for Dog Guide Students
Leader Dog provides a free Trekker Breeze 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.
Trekker Program
The Trekker is a more detailed device than the Breeze and uses digital maps to pinpoint the user’s exact location and announces streets, stores, intersections and other points of interest. It also allows the traveler to input the address of a desired location to receive auditory directions on how to get there, much like a standard car GPS. Trekker Training is a 7-day residential program that teaches students to confidently travel in a new community utilizing the Trekker.
The Trekker costs $1,740, including shipping and handling.
- Challenge Level: Easy to Moderate
- Training Period: 3.5 days
- Classes Offered Annually: Five
Costs of Programs
The cost of training is free, including transportation, room and board for students traveling within North America.