From Puppy to Partner – The Journey of a Guide Dog
Have you ever stopped to wonder how a playful puppy becomes a highly skilled Guide Dog - confidently leading someone [...]
Our Donors are Israel’s Friends: Why your donations matter
It is not a cliché to say that the Israel Guide Dog Center would not exist without the support of [...]
Interact with People Who Are Blind
Many of us want to be kind and helpful when meeting someone who is blind—but uncertainty, fear of saying the [...]
From Instruments of Fear to Partners in Freedom
During the Holocaust, the Nazis turned almost every tool imaginable into a weapon of terror – even animals. Large guard [...]
Dog Training Tips from the Professionals Guide Dog Trainers
Training a dog is about far more than teaching commands. At its heart, good training is about communication, trust, and [...]
The Ripple Effect of Hope and Empowerment: Our Transformative Work
Every day at the Israel Guide Dog Center, we witness something extraordinary: the moment when a person facing significant [...]
Why Animal Lovers Choose to Support Israel’s Guide Dogs
For many people who care deeply about animals, giving to an organization that trains dogs to change lives feels like [...]
The Tasks Our Service Dogs Learn to Help Veterans with PTSD
How Highly Trained Dogs Restore Safety, Stability, and Hope for Israel’s Heroes For many Israeli veterans living with Post-Traumatic [...]
What is Intelligent Disobedience: A Guide Dog’s Most Important Skill
Imagine walking down a busy street, the sounds of honking cars and chatter filling the air. A blind or visually [...]
It All Begins with a Name: Naming an Israeli Puppy
Every puppy born at the Israel Guide Dog Center carries the potential to transform a life. From the moment they [...]
Creating a Bark Mitzvah: Celebrating your Dog While Giving Back to Israel
For many Jewish families, dogs are far more than pets—they’re family. They bring comfort, companionship, and unconditional love. So, [...]
Meaningful Mitzvah Project Ideas Connected to Israel
Celebrate your milestone by giving back in ways that connect you to Israel and change lives through compassion, independence, and [...]
Providing Dogs is a Global Mission for a Better World
At the Israel Guide Dog Center, every puppy represents the hope that the quote from the Talmud is true—whoever saves [...]
Support Israel by Investing in its People
When people think of supporting Israel, they often picture strengthening the nation’s security or external reputation in times of crisis. [...]
Transforming Loss into Healing and Compassion into Action
Written by Nitzan, Dor's Sister: Dor wasn’t just my big brother, he was my anchor, my best friend. We [...]
How to Introduce a Mitzvah Project That Inspires
For many Jewish teens, planning a mitzvah project is one of the most meaningful parts of preparing for a Bar [...]
New Service Dogs Laws in Israel
Israel has taken a major step forward in expanding and protecting the rights of Israelis with disabilities who rely on [...]
Training Guide Dogs Locally In Israel
For those who are blind or visually impaired, a Guide Dog can be life-changing. When the Israel Guide Dog Center [...]
How Service Dogs are helping Israeli veterans with war-related trauma
In Israel, military service is a rite of passage which is deeply ingrained into the national psyche. It’s an experience [...]
Hebrew Commands
Our dogs must learn 40 HEBREW COMMANDS, here are just some of them: Forward Turn [...]

















