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THERE'S STILL TIME
Help provide 2X the impact for people like Wendi and their Leader Dogs

$100,000 MATCHING CHALLENGE

Your gift before June 15 DOUBLES to help even more people like Wendi gain independence, confidence and freedom.

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The Leader Dogs for the Blind virtual 5K is back! The LDB5K is the perfect way to stay active, give back and stay safe all at the same time. You have until May 29 to complete your 5K. Lace up your running shoes and get started!

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Future Leader Dog Jackson is destined for greatness.

Thanks to the dedication of puppy raisers and all our volunteers, we are able to provide our services 100% free of charge.

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Make Everyone Unstoppable

With your help and our expertise, more people can travel safer, easier and with greater freedom than ever before. 

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Due to the spread of coronavirus in the U.S., Leader Dogs for the Blind has enacted protocols to help protect the health and safety of our clients, team members, volunteers, guests and others who interact with Leader Dog personnel or visit our campus. Tours, classes and on-campus events are suspended at this time, and the gift shop is closed. Learn more about our safety protocols.

Blindness changes everything.

For people who are blind or visually impaired, the loss of sight is only the beginning of a life-changing reality. As the simplest to the most complex everyday tasks become daunting, these individuals often become depressed, anxious and isolated.

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Why Leader Dog?

Leader Dog is the answer for thousands of people in critical need of our services. Because we believe every person deserves equal opportunity for independent travel, all of our services are provided at no cost, covering expenses for training, room, and board, and travel to our campus from anywhere in North America.

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Make a dream come true.

There’s no doubt what our puppies want to be when they grow up, but they need your help. As a volunteer puppy raiser, you’ll be the foundation a puppy needs to become a Leader Dog. And together, you’ll help someone who is blind or visually impaired live a life of freedom, safety and happiness.

BECOME A PUPPY RAISER
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Meet the special puppy wearing tag #20,000!

MEET LEGACY
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Stage Left – Enter Leader Dog

By Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Ashley Nunnelly I never wanted to be a guide dog instructor. Seriously! That was never on my radar for a career choice. I always loved … Read more

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Cooperative Care – Training Your Dog the Low-Stress Way

People are spending much more time at home right now, and many have been looking for new activities and companionship. This has contributed to a surge in adoptions of shelter … Read more

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Amid Coronavirus, We’re Hopeful for the Future

Just last week, the Leader Dog campus was bustling with activity. Guide dog mobility instructors worked with their dogs in training, preparing for the clients who were soon to arrive. … Read more

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Learn More About Guide Dog Training

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TRAINING
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Learn More About Orientation and Mobility Training

ORIENTATION &
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Learn More About Summer Experience Camp

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