Service Dogs

• Born to help: Alberta puppies receive assistance training at Dogs With Wings

  It's the cutest training ground in town: Edmonton charity Dogs With Wings is helping puppies prepare to change the lives of people across Canada.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 2
  
• Autism Dog Services calls for service dog volunteers as organization faces shortage

  "During COVID we had a huge flux of volunteers and now that things have started to open up and people can get out and do more, we're finding that it's a bit more of a challenge."

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2023
  
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• Dogs trained to detect potentially deadly superbug at B.C. hospitals

  The pooches can smell the slightest presence of C. difficile, long before it comes across as "overboiled broccoli" to human in the presence of infected patients.

  Health

  Jul 17, 2023
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• Illegitimate service dogs a growing concern in Alberta

  It's easier now than ever before to certify or claim your pet is a service dog in Alberta — but that doesn’t mean your dog is qualified or trained for the job.

  Health

  Mar 5, 2023
• Cab driver fined, suspended after refusing service dog access in Calgary

  “He said, ‘You can put the dog in the trunk.’ We said, ‘No, absolutely not.’"

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2023
• Alberta woman filing human rights complaint after saying taxi denied ride to her and service dog

  A woman says she is filing a complaint with the Alberta Human Rights Commission against a taxi company, saying its drivers denied multiple rides to her and her service dog.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2023
• Black Lab joins the team at Cambridge Memorial Hospital

  Cambridge Memorial Hospital says that after a two-month evaluation period, National Service Dog Ember has joined its team permanently.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2022
• Kelowna airport service dogs soothe stressed travellers

  The Kelowna International Airport is looking to improve travellers' experience and relieve anxiety brought in some furry friends to get the job done.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2022
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• University of Saskatchewan study shows service dogs improve veteran mental health

  “We need people to start realizing service dogs can improve our mental health," said PhD student researcher at the University of Saskatchewan, Alexandria Pavelich.

  Health

  May 10, 2022
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• Alberta group helps provide service dogs for veterans and first responders

  An Alberta organization that provides people with service dogs is getting some much-needed support from a Calgary veterans group.

  Health

  Feb 25, 2022