Resources tagged with 'service animals'

Provides registered legally blind residents in Canada with free guide dogs. Costs covered include:

• Transportation to and from the National Office and Training Centre
• 18 day onsite training
• Room and board
• Guide dog
• Follow-up aftercare program

Note: Clients are responsible for all expenses for the dog after graduating, including food and veterinary expenses.

Provides free guide dogs to help individuals with visual impairments or who are blind to interact, be mobile, and easily move around in their environment with a dog.

A 30-day training course is required to be completed, beginning with a 24-48 hour assessment process. Training is provided and is based on action, real-life situations and decision-making. All training is done in Quebec. Accommodations and meals are provided. If a child is attending, parents are also housed.