This foundation is particularly close to my heart, as I have a Special Skills Dog (now retired). Opal, a golden retriever, came into my life when I was 9 years old. I had to stay at the Oakville facility for 2 weeks with one-on-one training and bonding time. A lot of training goes into these dogs, and the trainers and recipients work with different dogs to make sure a suitable match is found. Opal is capable of opening doors, fetching objects, speaking for help, etc.
The foundation has 3 programs that are suited to the needs of their main client categories:
* Canine Vision Canada Dog Guides for Canadians who are blind or visually impaired
* Special Skills Dogs of Canada for Canadians with a physical or medical disability
* Hearing Ear Dogs of Canada for Canadians who are deaf or hard of hearing
People can become involved with this foundation by fostering a puppy, making a donation (these dogs aren't cheap!), and volunteering at events such as the Purina Walk for Guide Dogs.
Visit the Canada Dog Guides website here.
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