Resources tagged with 'service dog'

Provides free dog guides and associated training of the dog for individuals who are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes with hypoglycemic unawareness. The dog guides are trained to detect sudden drops in their handler's blood sugar and alert them. The dogs can go get help within the home or activate an alert system if needed.

Note: Currently, only reapplications from successor clients who have previously received a Dog Guide from the organization are being accepted.

• Have been raised in volunteer foster homes where they have been socialized and house trained
• Are spayed or neutered and vaccinations are updated
• Comes with their medical records

Provides free service dogs to young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The dogs help reduce stress and anxiety, help with socialization and language skills, and improve sleep.

A seven day training course is required to be completed, beginning with an evaluation of the youth's needs and interest in the dog. All training is done in Quebec. Accommodations and meals are provided. Parental involvement at the training is required 24 hours a day.