Who We Are
About Us
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (CGDB) is a national, charitable organization founded in 1984. The organization does not receive any ongoing government funding and relies heavily on public support and funding to provide Canadians with greater mobility and independence through the use of professionally trained guide dogs (nationally) and mobility assistance dogs (Ottawa area).
Watch our promotional video to witness the transformation of a puppy into a working guide dog.
Who We Are
About Us
Canadian Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (CGDB) is a national, non-profit, charitable organization founded in 1984. The organization does not receive any ongoing government funding and relies heavily on public support and funding to provide Canadians with greater mobility and independence through the use of professionally trained guide dogs (nationally) and mobility assistance dogs (Ottawa area).
Watch our promotional video to witness the transformation of a puppy into a working guide dog.
Our Affiliations
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has the following affiliations:
Our Affiliations
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has the following affiliations:

Founding and accredited member of International Guide Dog Federation.

Accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.

Member of Canadian Association of Guide and Assistance Dog Schools.

Member of Council of U.S. Dog Guide Schools

Founding and accredited member of International Guide Dog Federation.

Accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.

Member of Canadian Association of Guide and Assistance Dog Schools.

Member of Council of U.S. Dog Guide Schools
History
Follow Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Through Time from 1984 to Present Day
In 1984, Jane Thornton and William Thornton founded Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.
History
Follow Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Through Time from 1984 to Present Day
In 1984, Jane Thornton and William Thornton founded Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.
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