CNIB Guide Dogs

About CNIB Guide Dogs

We believe everyone who would like to have a guide dog should have that opportunity. At CNIB Guide Dogs, we raise, train and match dogs with Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. We also raise our voices to ensure people with sight loss have opportunities to live, work and play without barriers.

4 guide dogs (three black and one yellow) in harnesses at the feet of their handlers.

Information for Guide Dog Handlers

Get information on Canadian legislation relating to guide dogs, tools on advocating for your rights and information on our Guide Dog Assistance Program.

Ashley and Danika with two Lab/Golden Retriever crosses (one black and one yellow) wearing graduation caps.

Success Stories

A collection of stories about CNIB Guide Dogs making a difference out in the community!

Rob walking down the road on a sunny day, holding onto the harness of Cody, a CNIB Guide Dog

Join Our Team

Learn about opportunities to join the CNIB Guide Dogs team and make a difference in the lives of Canadians with sight loss.

A CNIB Guide Dog in harness looks over its shoulder at the camera. The dog is a yellow Labrador Retriever.

Apply for a CNIB Guide Dog

Learn more about the CNIB Guide Dog application process and apply today!

A volunteer puppy raiser sits beside a Golden Retriver puppy at a professional photoshoot.

Volunteer with CNIB Guide Dogs

Do you love dogs? Could you see yourself welcoming a future guide dog puppy into your life? Do you have time during your day to introduce a pup to the world around them and help them take their first steps toward becoming a future guide dog? CNIB Guide Dogs is growing our team of volunteer Puppy Raisers and Boarders.

A close-up photo of Pete's face, focusing on his nose and mouth. Pete has bright amber eyes and his mouth is open, showing his tongue. A friendly and curious expression! There are drops of water around Pete's snout.

Adopting a Career Change Dog as a Pet

At CNIB Guide Dogs, our dogs have four possible career streams: guide dog, buddy dog, ambassador dog, and brood/stud dog. Occasionally, a dog that is not suitable for one of our four career streams is offered to another service dog organization, or they become available for adoption as a pet dog. Learn more about adopting a career change pet dog.