About Us
Summit is a highly collaborative & supportive team, working together to ensure our clients get the very best.
Our Mission
Summit Service Dogs is committed to providing highly trained service dogs that empower individuals to reach their highest potential, gain greater independence, & pursue life without limits. Our goal is to create partnerships that support people in reaching their potential & live more freely without limitations.
Our Values
The vison & focus of Summit is QUALITY. As a small program, we dedicate close attention to detail at every stage of training. Our dogs are trained using only positive reinforcement, raised with care by dedicated volunteers, & further their development in the homes of our professional trainers. We prioritize thoughtful placement, ensuring every dog & person are matched according to each person’s needs & each dogs strengths.
The Summit Service Dogs Team
Stacey Wagner, RN, CPDT-KA
Owner of Summit Service Dogs
Growing up, Stacey has always had a love for animals & dogs in particular. She has welcomed numerous dogs of various breeds into their home through the years. Stacey is a skilled professional as a Registered Nurse with 15 years of nursing experience. She has a thorough understanding of medical conditions & the benefit, value & impact that a service dog can have on each person. Stacey has exposed dogs to medical environments through her workplace & by volunteering. Stacey’s nursing background & love for dogs has also led her to become a certified Canine First Aid Instructor & most recently CPDT-KA certified. Stacey, along with her family have happily welcomed & raised multiple service dogs in their home.
Peyton Sanders, CPDT-KA
Advanced Trainer
Peyton’s journey in the canine industry began in 2017 as a volunteer at the Cochrane Humane Society where she fostered & cared for dogs awaiting adoption. This invaluable experience established her love & commitment to animal welfare & inspired her to pursue a professional career working with dogs. Peyton gained additional experience working at a Calgary dog daycare & boarding facility where she gained confidence & experience in dog handling skills. This experience provided her with a deep understanding of canine behavior & the ability to adapt her approach to individual dogs needs. In 2024, Peyton graduated from the Medicine Hat Service Dog & Canine Studies Management program & also obtained her CPDT-KA certification. Peyton’s comprehensive education & experience makes her a skilled & compassionate trainer dedicated to improving the lives of dogs & their owners.
Joanne Loberg, CPDT-KA
Advanced Trainer
Joanne has owned & fostered dogs her entire life & has always had a passion for dogs & helping others. After graduating high school, she received a diploma as a Vet Tech & worked for eight years in small animal medicine. Joanne is also an Educational Assistant in an elementary school. Joanne has developed a passion for assisting children with disabilities & finding ways to improve their experiences. In 2022, Joanne moved to Medicine Hat to pursue her lifelong dream of training service dogs by attending the Service Dog & Canine Studies Management program at the Medicine Hat College. This career combines Joanne’s love of dogs, training & helping others to meet their full potential. Joanne has also most recently also obtained her CPDT-KA certification.
Hailey Paul, CPDT-KA
Advanced Trainer
Hailey grew up on a farm surrounded by animals & has had dogs her entire life. Hailey’s journey into the service dog industry began in 2019 when her family owner-trained a service dog for her sister. That life-changing experience sparked her passion for the field & the powerful impact service dogs can have on people’s lives. Since then, Hailey has worked with another service dog organization, gaining hands-on experience with task training, public access skills, & working closely with clients & their dogs. She later worked as a trainer with a business focused on pet & sport dogs, where she deepened her understanding of canine learning & behavior. In 2025, Hailey graduated from the Service Dog & Canine Management Diploma Program at Medicine Hat College, & has obtained her CPDT-KA certification. Hailey is passionate about empowering handlers through partnership of a well-trained service dog & loves seeing how these dogs can bring greater independence & a better quality of life to the people they help.
Lynne Spencer - Edmonton Trainer
Lynne is a Summit Service Dog Trainer, who is based in Edmonton. Lynne is a teacher with 30+ years of experience. Over the past six years, she has welcomed eight full time Service Dogs in Training into her Special Needs classroom. These dogs have been life-changing for her students as they provide unconditional love, support, & acceptance. They bring so many smiles to all the staff & students throughout the school. One grade seven boy said it best, “Having a service dog just gives our school so much soul!” Lynne also has experience working with puppy raisers & owner trainers, helping them achieve their goals in the Edmonton area.
