Fully Trained Service Dog Program
Summit Service Dogs provides fully trained service dogs across Canada, professionally trained and individually matched to support each client’s specific needs.
We train service dogs to provide support for Autism, Medical Response, Mobility, Psychiatric Support and Facility Dogs.
- Our dogs are selected from ethical and responsible breeders who are committed to quality genetics, early socialization and development, and health and temperament testing. We use breeders that have thoughtfully planned litters, engage with their puppies early on via ENS, puppy culture, or other means of socialization. We work closely with our breeders in selecting puppies that show aptitude for service. Our careful selection process helps lay the foundation for confident, healthy, and capable dogs that are well suited for the demands of service work.
- We only train our dogs using positive reinforcement and do not use adverse equipment or training techniques. In this way we can create happy, confident, and engaged learners that later go on to become valued partners.
- Our dogs are raised in the homes of experienced volunteers and trainers, allowing us to know each dog as an individual and tailor training to their specific needs and personality. This individualized approach enables us to support each dog’s success rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all training model.
The well-being of our dogs is always our priority. If at any stage a dog shows that they are not enjoying the work or are not well suited for service work, they are thoughtfully placed in carefully selected pet homes where they can thrive. Depending on the individual dog, this may occur at any point between 6 and 24 months of age.
- We are committed to providing the highest standard of care and quality for our clients. We go above and beyond industry standards when it comes to health testing our dogs prior to placement. Before being placed, our dogs undergo OFA hip evaluations, comprehensive eye examinations by a canine ophthalmologist, and cardiac clearances performed by a canine cardiologist.
