We are a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities through the training and placement of guide and service dogs. Our work is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to live with independence, confidence, and dignity.
As an owner-trainer focused organization, we provide personalized guidance, professional instruction, and ongoing support to help individuals successfully train and partner with their own service or guide dogs. Our approach emphasizes ethical training methods, strong handler-dog relationships, and long-term success for each team.
We are committed to keeping our programs accessible and cost-conscious, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent individuals from benefiting from a service dog partnership. Through compassion, integrity, and community support, we strive to create a more inclusive world where people and their dogs can thrive together.
Professional Guide Dog And Service Dog Training & Transformative Partnerships
What is a Service Dog?
A service dog is a highly trained working dog that assists individuals with disabilities by performing tasks that help them live safely, independently, and with confidence. These dogs are not pets—they are trained to provide critical support tailored to their handler’s specific needs.
What Service Dogs Can Do:
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Guide Dogs: Assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired in navigating safely.
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PTSD & Anxiety Support Dogs: Recognize signs of stress or anxiety and provide grounding or alerts.
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Medical Alert Dogs: Detect changes in blood sugar, seizures, or other medical conditions.
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Mobility Assistance Dogs: Retrieve items, open doors, or provide physical support.
Important Notes:
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Service dogs are not pets and cannot be enrolled in this program for purposes such as bringing a dog on an airplane without proper documentation.
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To enroll in our owner-trainer program, individuals must provide documentation from a licensed nurse, psychologist, or other qualified healthcare professional verifying the need for a service dog.
Our program focuses on building life-changing partnerships between handlers and their service dogs, providing professional training, ethical guidance, and ongoing support to ensure independence, safety, and a higher quality of life.
Training in Action
Watch our guide dogs and service animals in daily practice. These videos showcase the meticulous training process and the life-changing success stories of our owner-trainer partnerships across the globe.
Partner with Us to Create Life-Changing Mobility
Your involvement directly impacts the success of our owner-trainer partnerships. From volunteering your time to providing financial support, every action helps foster transformative bonds that empower individuals with guide and service dogs.
Partnerships Foster
150+
85%
Program Reach
2026
Expanding Vision
100+
Partnerships
98%
Success Rate
15+
Years of Service
David is a professional trainer specializing in guide dogs and Psychiatric Service Dog , dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities. With extensive experience in owner-trainer programs, He provides ethical, effective training and personalized guidance to help each dog-handler team succeed. David has successfully supported multiple clients in passing the BC provincial certification exam and obtaining their official Service Dog ID cards. Committed to accessibility and inclusion, they focus on building reliable partnerships that promote independence, confidence, and improved quality of life.
KPA CTP
FEAR FREE
KPA Puppy Start Right Instructor
Psychology Association Member
Orientation and Mobility Foundation
L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation
Professional— Kim Brophey Education Center
Guide Dog and Service Dog Trainer
David
Meet the Hearts Behind the Harness
Our dedicated experts work tirelessly to foster independence and trust between guide dogs and their human partners.
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Stephen
Stephen is a certified Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist specializing in training individuals who are visually impaired or blind to travel safely and confidently with the assistance of a guide dog. With expertise in safe navigation, spatial awareness, and adaptive techniques, Stephen provides personalized instruction to ensure each client and guide dog team forms a strong, effective partnership.
By combining professional guidance with hands-on training, Stephen empowers clients to achieve independence, confidence, and mobility in daily life. Committed to accessibility and inclusion, Maria helps every handler maximize the life-changing benefits of working with a guide dog.
MA Degree in d Orientation and Mobility UBC