NATIONAL SERVICE DOGS
One Individual, One Dog, One Life at a Time
At National Service Dogs, we understand the profound impact a compassionate companion can have on a person’s life. Explore our programs below to learn more about how NSD pioneers change in the lives of Canadians.
Our Programs
Discover Life-Changing Partnerships
Service Dogs For Autism
Our NSD Labrador and Golden Retrievers assist Autistic children and their families by increasing safety levels, improving socialization, and suppressing behavioural outbursts.
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Service Dogs For PTSD
Our NSD dogs help Veterans and First Responders with PTSD by promoting integration and activity, suppressing hypervigilance, and providing reality affirmation and redirection.
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Canine Assisted Intervention
Our CAI Dogs are matched with various treatment professionals to work as partners in therapy, addressing health and wellness in communities across Ontario.
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Skilled Companion Dogs
Our Skilled Companion Dogs are placed with children with various disabilities. Their training emulates our service dog programs, helping children overcome daily challenges at home.
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Very Important Pets
Our VIPs are adopted when the decision to transition a dog into a pet is made. As they are not made for the working life, NSD looks for internal placements or waiting list for these Very Important Pets.
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