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 1972-2023
- 1063 guide dogs
Number of puppies born in Allschwil from 1972-2023
- 2595 puppies
Puppies and young dogs in 2023
- Born at the School: 63
- Young dogs living with foster families: 194
Successfully introduced dogs in 2023
A total of 20, comprising
- Guide dogs: 17
- Assistance dogs: 2
- Autism service dogs: 1
Successfully trained social support dogs in 2023
- Social support dogs: 66
Dog owners in 2023
- Guide dogs: 144
- Assistance dogs: 18
- Autism service dogs: 29
- Social support dogs: 384
- Retired dogs: 111
Our workforce in 2023
A total of 57, of which
- 14.90 are full time roles in the Training section
- 16.50 are full time roles in the Breeding section
- 14.60 are full time roles in the Administration