Blindenhundeschule - Purpose

Founded: 1972

Our Foundation is under the supervision of the Swiss state. Our annual accounts and activity reports are examined every year by the Federal Department of the Interior in accordance with their legal responsibility, art. 84 para. 2 of the Swiss Civil Code.

The Foundation is run by a board of trustees composed of at least 15 members.

Mission of the Foundation

• to breed, rear and train guide dogs for the blind
• to introduce and provide after-care for guide dogs for the blind and the visually impaired in Switzerland and, where feasible, in neighbouring regions across the border
• to support the interests of the blind and the visually impaired so as to improve their mobility in everyday life
• to cooperate with other schools for guide dogs in Switzerland and abroad
• to cooperate with the international umbrella organisation,
  «International Guide Dog Federation»