Pilot Dogs Club raises puppies on campus to provide independence for blind and visually impaired people

Pilot Dogs Club raises puppies on campus to provide independence for blind and visually impaired people

Two OSU CoPilots training with their Pilot Puppies at Pilot Dogs’ campus in 2025. Credit: Courtesy of Vital Companies Throughout the semester, as many as 20 dogs can be seen happily walking around campus equipped in red harnesses. While they may seem to be care-free, these furry companions are training to help guide people who are blind or visibly impaired. The club supports Pilot Dogs, a Columbus-based nonprofit that has trained guide dogs sinc…