Resources tagged with 'service dogs'

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

A guide dog is partnered with individuals with sight loss to help with mobility and fosters independence by avoiding obstacles, stopping at curbs and steps or navigating traffic.

Once application is received, applicants undergo an orientation and mobility assessment and an in-home assessment. If accepted for training, applicants are placed on a match list until a suitable match is identified.

Once a match identified, applicants will be contacted to discuss the match and team training dates. Training will be in either a hotel or domiciliary (home-based) environment.

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.