The mark consists of a circular band 1" band with a type arching at the top and bottom of circular shape. The top half of the circular shape has the words "Golden State" centered in an arch across the top portion of the circle. The bottom half of the circular shape has the words "Guide Dog Handlers" in an arch, that is centered and curves upward around the bottom half of the circle. Inside the 1" circular shape is an inner circle. The handler is standing in the center of the circle. The guide dog with the harness handle at proper angle overlapping handler's extended hand. The phrase "Forward Together" is in two lines, aligning left, about an eighth of an inch in front of the handler, the top of the letters are at chin height of the handler. A solid shape of the State of California is on the left and right center of the 1" band, to separate arched type on top "Golden State" from arched type on bottom "Guide Dog Handlers" .