Services

Low-vision assessment, long-cane training, replacement canes/tips, route development, workplace assessments, guide dog assessments, classes, workshops, adventure mobility 

Individuals or Groups

Assessment, guide dog, equipment, placement, follow up and aftercare (German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Labrador x Golden Retrievers, Labradoodles).

Your next step in independence. Take your training on the go and design your mobility adventure with our team. These fully supported adventures will challenge & excite you!

3-7 day guide dog cruises nationally (all inclusive)

This four-day ”guide dogs gone wild” educational and adventure camp will get you to let your “handle” down so you can train your dog in a whole new way and, maybe even try something new together.
Open to current clients of Stapell only (whether you have a Stapell Working Dog or not) who have used SWD services within the last twelve months prior to camp. Invitation only. 

Our career-changed guide dogs who "don't quite make it." These dogs will NOT have public access rights. You can find out more about them in our "Rehoming" section.

The BRP offers two 4-hour workshops on horsemanship to blind equestrians Wednesdays and Saturdays from a retired professional equestrian competitor who is also an Orientation & Mobility Specialist, Guide Dog Mobility Instructor specialist, and specialist animal trainer. Go to the "Blind Rider Program" section to learn more. Giddyup! 

Weight limit = 75 kgs. 

Other T's & C’s apply. 

This program is in development.

 Overview:

Work with a qualified Trainer for ½ day (8:00-12:00).
Learn how guide dogs are trained. 

Space for 1 student per week only.
Scheduled for August-December 2022. 

Our fishing & kayaking program is open to anyone with a disability, not solely vision impairment. All equipment and safety gear is provided. Instruction is from a master sporting fisherman who also specializes in vision impairment. Contact STAPELL to find out more. 

Boarding requires two part-time carers for each group of dogs (a morning-midday shift & a midday-night shift).   Boarding dogs receive daily playtime, a recreational walk and daily grooming.