List of guide dog schools

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Guide dogs are assistance dogs trained to lead blind and visually impaired people around obstacles. In the United States, the name "seeing eye dog" is only used in reference to a guide dog from The Seeing Eye in Morristown, New Jersey, which has trademarked the term. [1] Guide dog schools are accredited by the International Guide Dog Federation.

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References

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