Born to Lead

Help provide freedom and mobility in the lives of the many Canadians in need of a guide or assistance dog.

Get Involved

Ways to help Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind

Get Involved

Ways to help Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind

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Donate

Make a difference in the lives of the many Canadians in need of a guide or assistance dog.

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Apply

Complete an application, and learn whether a guide or assistance dog is right for you.

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Volunteer

Want to make a difference? Sign up now and complete our volunteer application form.

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Donate

Make a difference in the lives of the many Canadians in need of a guide or assistance dog.

an icon of a guide dog

Apply

Complete an application, and learn whether a guide or assistance dog is right for you.

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Volunteer

Want to make a difference? Sign up now and complete our volunteer application form.

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About Us

Learn About our Organization

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (CGDB) is a national, charitable organization founded in 1984 to provide Canadians with greater mobility and independence through the use of professionally trained guide dogs (Nationally) and mobility assistance dogs (Ottawa area). Click the link below to learn more about our organization

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About Us

Learn About our Organization

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (CGDB) is a national, charitable organization founded in 1984 to provide Canadians with greater mobility and independence through the use of professionally trained guide dogs (Nationally) and mobility assistance dogs (Ottawa area). Click the link below to learn more about our organization

Our Dogs

Learning About Guide Dogs

Is there a way of knowing if a guide dog is working? Can I ever pet a guide dog? Do guide dogs watch for stop lights to turn green? Click the link below and learn what everyone should know about guide dogs for the blind.

Our Dogs

Learning About Guide Dogs

Is there a way of knowing if a guide dog is working? Can I ever pet a guide dog? Do guide dogs watch for stop lights to turn green? Click the link below and learn what everyone should know about guide dogs for the blind.

Events

Checkout our Upcoming Events!

Events

Checkout our Upcoming Events!

Create Your Legacy with Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind

Thank you for considering Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (CGDB) in your legacy planning. We are excited to partner with Epilogue for Charities to provide you with an easy and meaningful way to support our mission through planned giving. With Epilogue’s online Will solution, you can leave a legacy that will make a difference for years to come. Legacy…

Catch the Ace lottery

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (CGDB) is excited to partner with the Kin Club of Russell  and be chosen as a charity participating in the Catch the Ace lottery.

Holiday Gift-Wrapping

Too exhausted from all that last minute gift shopping? Good news! This holiday season, Canadian Guide Dogs for The Blind will be hosting a Christmas gift wrapping station at Place d’Orleans in Ottawa. Our volunteers are excited to wrap patrons’ presents and spread some Christmas cheer!

Our Newsletter

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Our Newsletter

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News

CGDB in the Media

The latest and archived articles in the media featuring Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.

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News

CGDB in the Media

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The latest and archived articles in the media featuring Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.

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Weekends: Closed

Holidays: Closed

International Guide Dog Federation
Assistance Dogs International
Canadian Association of Guide and Assistance Dog Schools
Council of North American Guide Dog Schools

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