Dogs Inc. (formerly Southeastern Guide Dogs)
Palmetto, Florida
About This School
Founded in 1982 and formerly known as Southeastern Guide Dogs, Dogs Inc. has grown from one instructor and three Labrador retrievers into an organization that supports more than 700 active guide and service dog teams. All dogs, training, and alumni support are provided at no cost to the people who receive them.
Programs and Services
Guide dogs for teens, adults, and veterans with vision loss, along with in-residence training, ongoing alumni support, and access to routine and emergency veterinary care assistance for working teams.
Who This School Serves
Teens, adults, and military veterans who are blind or visually impaired and are interested in navigating with the help of a guide dog.
Geographic Service Area
Serves applicants across the United States; training and the organization’s campus are located in Palmetto, Florida, which also offers public tours and events.
Cost, Application, and Contact Details
All guide dogs and training are provided free of charge to recipients. Reach the Welcome Desk at 941-729-5665, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The campus is located at 4210 77th Street East, Palmetto, FL 34221.