Our Dogs

We breed, raise, and professionally train Guide Dogs, Autism Service Dogs, and OSI-PTSD Service Dogs at no cost to the recipient.

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Ways to Give

Sponsor a Puppy, Honour or Celebrate someone or simply Donate.

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Capital Campaign

Join us in building our Breeding & Training Centre of Excellence!

This will allow us to double the number of individuals we serve.

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Get Involved

Raise a Puppy, Board an Adult Dog, or help our Breeding program.

Volunteer today!

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Empower Independence

BC & Alberta Guide Dogs breeds, raises, and professionally trains Guide Dogs for individuals who are blind or have low vision, Autism Service Dogs for children with profound autism ages 3-10 and their families, and OSI-PTSD Service Dogs for Veterans and First Responders living with an Operational Stress Injury (OSI), such as Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD). Our dogs work with you to maximize your independence.

Guide Dogs

Guide Dogs enable the recipient to move around safely and independently, helping people who are blind or have low vision navigate their surroundings.

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Autism Service Dogs

The benefits of having an Autism Service Dog include increased safety and can improve a child’s ability to participate in education and social activities.

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OSI-PTSD Service Dogs

Our OSI-PTSD Service Dogs empower Veterans and First Responders with the tools to reclaim their place in the community and rebuild their lives.

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Change someone’s life.

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BC & Alberta Guide Dogs breeds, raises, and professionally trains Guide Dogs for individuals who are blind or have low vision, Autism Service Dogs for children with autism and their families, and OSI-PTSD Service Dogs for Veterans and First Responders living with Operational Stress Injuries (OSI). It takes two years and upwards of $35,000 to produce one certified dog, which is provided free of charge to the recipient.

Starting at just $15/month, you can help provide life-changing puppies with the training needed to become a Guide Dog, Autism Service Dog or OSI-PTSD Service Dog. Your sponsored pup will send you regular ‘pup’dates and photos as you follow them on their amazing journey to change someone’s life!

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Success Stories

The mission of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs is to meet the growing demand for professionally trained Guide Dogs, Autism Service Dogs and
OSI-PTSD Service Dogs for those in BC & Alberta. Here are just a few of the lives we have changed.

“From day one, Reece & Shay have formed an incredible team. The changes in our daily life are nothing short of miraculous. Shay has brought Reece a newfound sense of independence, allowing him to practice important life skills like holding eye contact and following two-step directions while caring for Shay. Reece’s confidence has grown and our family has gained the security to take him out to try new experiences. Shay is not just a dog; he’s a lifeline, a companion, and a source of hope for Reece and our family.”

Autism Service Dog, Shay, who is a yellow lab, wearing a blue BC & Alberta Guide Dog jacket, sitting next to his handler, Reece, a young boy.

“Being a part of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs for so long has been such a pleasure. The four dogs I have received from them have truly changed my life. I want to take this time to thank all the donors, volunteers, trainers, and everyone involved. What they do makes a huge difference to those lucky enough to receive one of these amazing dogs. I am so grateful to everyone involved for the ability to have some independence, autonomy, and companionship.”

A blind woman hugging 2 dogs, one on her right side and one on her and left side. The dog on the left is a brown lab and the one on the right is a back lab. They are kneeling in the middle of a grassy area during sunset.

“I realized a sense of family and belonging I had not known before as I was divorced from my family early on in my PTSD. Somewhere in it all, we became a tight supportive group at BC & Alberta Guide Dogs’ OSI-PTSD Service Dog Program. It has been my experience that if you stick with the program long enough, you get the dog you need, but you also get the family you need.”