BC & Alberta Guide Dogs
Autism Support Dogs
Autism Support Dogs provide professionally trained dogs to children with profound autism ages 3-10 and their families at no cost. Autism Support Dog can increase safety and security of a child with moderate to profound autism. The child’s parent holds the dog’s leash while the child is physically tethered to the dog via a safety harness. This prevents the child from bolting or wandering off. Having an Autism Support Dog can improve the child’s participation in education, social and leisure activities because the dog may reduce the stress associated with these situations.
Additional Details
Mandate: The mission of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs is to meet the growing demand for professionally trained Guide Dogs and Autism Support Dogs for citizens of British Columbia and Alberta, and PTSD Service Dogs for citizens of British Columbia. At all times we meet or exceed international standards as established by the International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs International.
Type of Resource: Community Agency
Type of Recreational Activity:
Languages: English
Subjects: Mental Health Safety
Age Range: School Age (5-18)
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: BC - 1.877.940.4504
BC Head Office 7061 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, BC
#11 6115-4th Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 2H9BC Head Office 7061 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, BC
#11 6115-4th Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 2H9
Region: Metro Vancouver (Including Sea to Sky)