The School
- Established in Allschwil in 1972
- Operating in new premises at the same location since 2002
Financial details
- More than 90 % of the financial support for the school is obtained from donations, legacies and inheritances.
- Financing of our dogs
- Additional funds are generated by the sale of promotional items from our shop.
- The school does not receive any subsidies from the state.
Number of guide dogs trained from 1972-2024
- 1084 guide dogs
Number of puppies born in Allschwil from 1972-2024
- 2682 puppies
Puppies and young dogs in 2024
- Born at the School: 87
- Young dogs living with foster families: 191
Successfully introduced dogs in 2024
A total of 23, comprising
- Guide dogs: 21
- Assistance dogs: 2
- Autism service dogs: 0
Successfully trained social support dogs in 2024
- Social support dogs: 62
Dog owners in 2024
- Guide dogs: 139
- Assistance dogs: 21
- Autism service dogs: 26
- Social support dogs: 390
- Retired dogs: 140
Our workforce in 2024
A total of 62, of which
- 17.6 are full time roles in the Training section
- 18.4 are full time roles in the Breeding section
- 13 are full time roles in the Administration