Our Dogs

BC & Alberta Guide Dogs breeds, raises and professionally trains Guide Dogs, Autism Service Dogs, and OSI-PTSD Service Dogs for citizens of BC & Alberta, at no cost to the recipient.

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Ways to Give

There are many ways that you can support our organization.
Sponsor a Puppy, Honour or Celebrate someone or simply Donate.
Find out how you can help!

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Get Involved

We love our volunteers!
Raise a Puppy, Board an Adult Dog, or help our Breeding program.
There are plenty of ways to help! Volunteer today!

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Empower Independence

BC & Alberta Guide Dogs breeds, raises, and professionally trains Guide Dogs for individuals who are blind/visually impaired, 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.

A yellow lab laying on the pavement wearing a Guide Dog harness.

Guide Dogs

Guide Dogs enable the recipient to move around safely and independently, helping blind or visually impaired people navigate their surroundings.

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A black lab wearing a blue BC & Alberta Guide Dogs jacket against a lake background.

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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A yellow lab wearing a red VICD jacket sitting on the pavement.

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 visually impaired, 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, 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! Our dogs are provided to recipients FREE OF CHARGE, thanks to the generosity of sponsors like you.

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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.

Reece &
Autism Service Dog Shay

Robyne &
Guide Dog Tasha

Lori &
OSI-PTSD Service Dog Teja

“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.

“Hope is what my service dog Teja has brought to my life. I dreaded the mornings before Teja came into my life but now, with him coming to the side of the bed and ever so gently licking my hand, and seeing his adorable face, makes a big difference to how I start my day.

Teja gives me purpose and my motivation to get out walking and exploring my neighbourhood is greatly improved too. Teja is making my dark days brighter and when I feel weak, and afraid, he is there with his chin on my lap, shining his bright light on me.”