We recommend that people waiting to attend a class continue working on their independent mobility to develop their endurance and become a more confident traveler. Travel Arrangements Guide Dogs of America will provide round-trip transportation to those who request it. The two airports in the Los Angeles area are Burbank, which is closest to the school, and L.A.X., a large, international airport. There are a maximum of ten students in each class, with three instructors working with them. Instructors stay with the class in the dorm at all times during the training course.
Every class is different, and often life-long friendships develop.
Class Description , Dormitory , Meals , Visiting Hours Class Description Students arrive on a Sunday and sign a Waiver of Liability form before beginning training. The time between arrival and meeting the dogs on Wednesday is devoted to dormitory orientation, issuing equipment, theory and practice in basic commands and guide work, dog selections and personal instruction. When the dog is issued, the student is provided with the dog's name, breed, and information about the dog's personality. The overall deciding factor is the individual student's ability to control and develop a good working relationship with the dog. Each student will do obedience exercises with their dogs Monday through Saturday, while receiving individual attention from their instructor.