Accreditation
BC & Alberta Guide Dogs is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.
Our Dogs
We breed, raise, and professionally train Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, Seizure alert and OSI-PTSD Service Dogs.
Training Center
Join us in building our Breeding & Training Center of Excellence! Contact us to find out more.
Get Involved
Raise a Puppy, Board an Adult Dog, or help our Breeding program. Volunteer today!
Empower Independence
BC & Alberta Guide Dogs has been fully accredited members of the International Guide Dog Federation since 2001 and Assistance Dogs International since 2008.
We breed, raise, and professionally train 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, Seizure alert dogs with people with epilepsy, Hearing impaired 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 & Autism Service Dogs
Guide Dogs enable the recipient to move around safely and independently, helping people who are blind or have low vision navigate their surroundings.
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.
Seizure Alert Service Dogs
Over 260,000 Canadians are living with epilepsy, our service dogs are trained to ease their lives, and support families and friends.
Change someone’s life.
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, Seizure Alert Service Dogs for people living with epilepsy and OSI-PTSD Service Dogs for Veterans and First Responders living with Operational Stress Injuries (OSI). It takes upwards of $35,000 to produce one certified dog, which is provided free of charge to the recipient.
Our Mission
The mission of the BC & Alberta Guide Dogs team is to meet the growing demand for professionally trained Guide Dogs, Autism Service Dogs, Seizure Alert, Hearing and OSI (Operational Stress Injury)-PTSD Service Dogs for citizens of British Columbia and Alberta. At all times, we meet or exceed international standards as established by the International Guide Dog Federation and Assistance Dogs International.
200+
Volunteers
356
Total Grads
186
Active Teams
74
Communities Served
Reece and Autism Service Dog Shay
“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.”
Robyne and Guide Dog Tasha
“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.”
Greg and OSI-PTSD Service Dog Charley
“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.”
Get Involved!
Want to help a puppy become a Guide Dog, Autism Service Dog, Seizure Alert, Hearing or OSI-PTSD Service Dog? Now is your time to shine! BC & Alberta Guide Dogs is looking for volunteers to help with Puppy Training, Dog Boarding and Breeding & Whelping.
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HOW TO APPLY?
We regret to inform you that we are currently unable to accept any new applications for Guide and Service Dogs. We will re-open the application process once we have fulfilled our wait list of existing applications. We have taken this step in order to better serve the clients who are awaiting training at this time. We thank you for your patience as and regret any disappointment. Please check back again in the future.
CONTACT: BC & Alberta, Canada
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
7061 Ladner Trunk Road Delta, BC V4K 3N3 -
ALBERTA
#11 6115-4th Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 2H9 -
info@bcabguidedogs.com
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM PT
We Are A Registered Charity
BC & Alberta Guide Dogs endeavours to change the lives of individuals who are blind or have low vision, hearing impediment, living with epilepsy, children with autism, and Veterans and First Responders with Operational Stress Injuries. It takes upwards of $35,000 to produce one certified dog, provided free of charge to the recipient. For these reasons, we rely heavily on our generous and loyal donors.
British Columbia Guide Dog Services
Registered Charity #: 89131 1763 RR0001
Alberta Guide Dogs, Autism Support Dogs and VICD Service Dogs are divisions of BC Guide Dog Services.
