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 1972-2025
- 1102 guide dogs
Number of puppies born in Allschwil from 1972-2025
- 2735 puppies
Puppies and young dogs in 2025
- Born at the School: 53
- Young dogs living with foster families: 168
Successfully introduced dogs in 2025
A total of 23, comprising
- Guide dogs: 18
- Assistance dogs: 2
- Autism service dogs: 3
Successfully trained social support dogs in 2025
- Social support dogs: 68
Dog owners in 2025
- Guide dogs: 136
- Assistance dogs: 21
- Autism service dogs: 21
- Social support dogs: 407
- Retired dogs: 165
Our workforce in 2025
A total of 63, of which
- 17.6 are full time roles in the Training section
- 18.6 are full time roles in the Breeding section
- 13,6 are full time roles in the Administration