{"id":1450,"date":"2021-11-21T15:14:19","date_gmt":"2021-11-21T15:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/summitservicedogs.com\/index.php\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T05:35:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T05:35:48","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/summitservicedogs.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About Summit Service Dogs<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Summit Service Dogs is an Alberta Government approved service dog organization. We provide professional service dog training in Alberta and Saskatchewan through our owner-trained service dog program<\/a>, with programs available in Alberta as well as Regina and Saskatoon. Our fully trained service dogs<\/a> and facility dogs<\/a> are available to individuals and organizations across Canada.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Our goal is simple: to create successful partnerships between people and dogs that increase independence, confidence, safety, and quality of life.<\/p>

We provide fully trained service dogs to individuals across Canada<\/span>, with dogs trained to support people with autism, medical response needs, mobility-related disabilities, and psychiatric disabilities.\u00a0<\/p>

We also provide owner-trained service dog programs in Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton, Medicine Hat, Regina<\/span>, and Saskatoon supporting handlers who are training their own dogs to become successful service dog teams.<\/p>

As an organization approved by the Government of Alberta, Summit trains service dogs in accordance with the Alberta Training Standard<\/span>. Our approach emphasizes humane, positive-reinforcement training, thoughtful dog selection, individualized training, and ongoing support for the people and dogs who become part of Summit.\u00a0<\/p>

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Summit Service Dogs is committed to providing highly trained service dogs that empower people with disabilities to reach their potential, gain greater independence, and pursue life with fewer barriers.\u00a0<\/span>We believe a successful service dog partnership is about more than training a dog to perform tasks. It is about understanding the individual, developing the dog, educating the handler, and creating a partnership capable of succeeding together in everyday life.\u00a0<\/span>Our goal is to provide the training, education, and ongoing support needed to create confident and successful service dog teams.<\/span><\/p>

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Why Choose Summit Service Dogs?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Alberta Government\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Approved\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>

Summit Service Dogs is listed by the Government of Alberta as an approved service dog organization. Our service dog training programs follow the requirements of the Alberta Training Standard.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Qualified & Experienced\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Trainers<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>

Our team includes Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA) and graduates of the Service Dog & Canine Studies Management program. Our trainers bring education, hands-on experience, and a commitment to continued professional development to every team we support.<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Positive Reinforcement\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Training\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>

Summit uses positive-reinforcement training and does not use aversive training techniques or equipment. We want our service dogs to become confident, engaged learners who enjoy working with their handlers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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There is no one-size-fits-all service dog. We consider each person’s individual needs as well as each dog’s temperament, strengths, health, and abilities when developing successful partnerships<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Summit Service Dogs Team <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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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.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0<\/p>

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Hailey grew up on a farm surrounded by animals & has had dogs her entire life.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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