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ADI states that for dogs to be certified for access to public places like shopping malls, movie theaters and public pools, they must pass a standardized test. This test is called the Public Access Test (PAT) and is administered by a staff member of the assistance dog organization.
Canadian accessibility laws for assistance dogs and their handlers differ from province to province. A complete list of these laws can be found at www.nsd.on.ca/about/legislation.
There are many types of assistance dogs being used worldwide. The determining factor in which type of service dog used is the disability the recipient has. There are three types of assistance dogs: guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs. This last category is where National Service Dogs fits in, as you could probably tell […]
When Val turned into National Service Dog’s driveway all those years ago she had no idea where fate would take her. Today her gift of time and passion for giving back to others has come full circle as her daughter, Genevieve, a Canadian veteran, embarks on a new journey with her PTSD Service Dog, NSD Keeva.
Empower people to achieve their full potential with strategically trained and certified service dogs, catalysts for restorative change.
1286 Cedar Creek Rd.
Cambridge, ON N1R 5S5
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Email: info@nsd.on.ca
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