Service Dogs
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Illegitimate service dogs a growing concern in AlbertaIt'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.HealthMar 5
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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.’"CanadaFeb 17
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Alberta woman filing human rights complaint after saying taxi denied ride to her and service dogA 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.CanadaJan 7
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Black Lab joins the team at Cambridge Memorial HospitalCambridge Memorial Hospital says that after a two-month evaluation period, National Service Dog Ember has joined its team permanently.CanadaAug 3, 2022
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Kelowna airport service dogs soothe stressed travellersThe Kelowna International Airport is looking to improve travellers' experience and relieve anxiety brought in some furry friends to get the job done.CanadaJun 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.HealthMay 10, 2022
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Alberta group helps provide service dogs for veterans and first respondersAn Alberta organization that provides people with service dogs is getting some much-needed support from a Calgary veterans group.HealthFeb 25, 2022
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Health Canada funds training program for service dogs for veterans with PTSDColleen Dell, an expert in animal-assisted interventions at the University of Saskatchewan, headed the team that designed the toolkit.CanadaNov 10, 2021
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Alberta service dog agency ramps up training to catch up with COVID-19 backlogAfter a year and a half of pandemic challenges, the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society says it's looking to ramp up its training program in Alberta.FeaturesAug 5, 2021
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Accessibility advocates raise serious concerns with new policy allowing dogs on Nova Scotia patiosAdvocates worry that pet pooches on patios may distract guide and service dogs, interfering with their ability to keep their user safe.CanadaMar 31, 2021
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