These people returned to their own countries between 1930 and 1932 and proceeded to establish their own services. In this way, the International Guide Dog movement began. While Germany and the USA continued to use German Shepherd dogs, the UK model expanded into using Labrador Retrievers in response to strong anti-German feeling of that time. Since the 1930's many countries have adopted the use of dogs as guides for people with impaired vision. In some countries, the Government has a direct financial involvement, but in most countries, private agencies or public charities provide this service.
Some countries provide dogs for free, and others charge for the service.
Australia has been instrumental in helping the development of Associations in other countries such as New Zealand, Taiwan, Hawaii, Israel and Japan.