News from BC & Alberta Guide Dogs
When Lynn Jensen first connected with BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, she wasn’t convinced a Guide Dog was right for her. “I wasn’t a dog person,” she admits with a laugh. But everything changed when she welcomed her first Guide…
The Heart of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs This National Volunteer Week, we’re pausing to say one thing to every volunteer in our community: thank you. Thank you for opening your homes, your hearts, and your lives to help raise,…
From Puppy Paws to Guiding Lights Celebrate every step of the journey that turns a playful pup into a life-changing partner. In British Columbia and Alberta, there are over 412,000 individuals who experience some loss of vision or are blind.…
We are deeply grateful to the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen for their generous donation of $50,000 to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. This significant contribution supports our Capital Campaign for the development of the new Breeding & Training Centre in…
On Monday, April 14, BC & Alberta Guide Dogs proudly celebrated a meaningful milestone alongside the Edmonton Police Service. Blaise, a calm and focused black Lab, was officially introduced as Alberta’s first Operational Stress Intervention (OSI) Dog placed within a…
Guide Dogs provide life-changing independence for individuals who are blind or have low vision by assisting them in navigating the world safely. Their primary job is to guide their handler from point A to point B, but their skills go…
Guide Dogs are incredible navigators, but do they actually “read” traffic lights or decide where to go on their own? Not exactly! Guide Dog travel is a true partnership between the dog and their handler, with each playing a critical…
Table of Contents Table of Contents RunGo Dash for Dogs Craig’s Big Adventure Starts Now! Help Raise a Future Guide or Service Dog Ties & Tails Gala Building Update ‘Going to the Dogs’ Cookbook Shamrockin’ Paws Exciting Updates & Upcoming…
Have you ever seen a Guide or Service Dog in public and felt the urge to pet them? While these Dogs are adorable and highly trained, interacting with them while they’re working can be dangerous for both the dog and…
Emergencies can happen unexpectedly, and when they do, it’s vital that both the handler and their dog are prepared. At BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, we ensure that all our clients are trained to handle such situations with confidence, ensuring…
