The OccuPaws Guide Dog Association was founded in 2005 with the goal of creating a unique mechanism for providing guide dogs to the visually impaired. 

Guide Dog schools had existed for many years, but receiving a dog usually required the student to attend a campus to learn to be a safe and effective guide dog team.

The mission of OccuPaws is similar to other organizations which raise, train and place guide dogs, but our training program takes place in student’s home environment.

It was felt this created the opportunity for obtaining a guide dog, without disruption to family, friends, or job.

OccuPaws is an all volunteer organization and volunteer board of directors, dedicated to this mission.

 

MEMBER

Middleton Chamber of Commerce

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners

Wisconsin Association of Guide dog Users

 

CANDIDATE

 Assistance Dogs International (ADI)