Assistance Dogs

The Golden Retriever Club of Alberta

Golden Tidbits of Info.

Among the many talents of the Golden Retriever is their ability to be of assistance to humans with health conditions. These specially trained dogs provide an opportunity for people to live more comfortably and safely. Temperment is at the top of the list for requirements and this is where the golden can shine with their natural love of life and willingness to please their owners. The dogs can be used for various jobs such as , assisting the blind and deaf, alerting for seisures or unconsciousness, retrieving objects, pulling wheelchairs etc.
Below are some pictures of a young assistance dog from Alberta that serves many purposes and last but not least is a loving companion that can brighten the day with her golden smile.

Pacific Assistance Dogs -Lower Mainland of British Columbia & Calgary - 1 604-527-0556
www.pads.ca

Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society - Edmonton,
Red Deer & Calgary 1-780-944-8011
www.dogswithwings.ca

B.C. & Alberta Guide Dog Services - Greater Vancouver Regional District & Calgary - 1-877-940-4504
www.bcguidedog.com

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind - Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Victoria & Van. 1-604-270-2432
www.guidedogs.ca

Autism Dog Services - London & Toronto -1-519-623-4188
www.autismdogservices.ca