Dogs With Wings Assistance Dog Society | Service Dogs in Alberta

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Our Programs

Programs for Every Need

We train and place dogs across five programs, each tailored to create a life-changing partnership.

A black Labrador service dog sits attentively beside a person in a wheelchair in a sunny park

Mobility Service Dogs

Trained to help with balance, retrieving items, opening doors, and daily tasks for individuals with physical disabilities.

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A black Labrador wearing a navy service dog vest and bright orange collar looks at the camera against a dark background

PTSD Service Dogs

Provide grounding, emotional regulation, and a calming presence for individuals living with PTSD and trauma-related conditions.

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A black dog wearing a blue collar sits between two smiling women in professional attire, representing a facility service dog team

Accredited Facility Dogs

Work in schools, courtrooms, and healthcare settings to reduce stress and create safe spaces for people in vulnerable situations.

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A yellow Labrador companion dog rests its head on a young boy's head as they lie together on a sofa, sharing a calm, comforting moment

Companion Assistance Dogs

Offer comfort and companionship to individuals who benefit from a well-trained dog without full service dog tasks.

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A golden-furred career-change dog wearing a teal harness sits happily on a wooden dock overlooking a turquoise mountain lake

Adoption (VIPs)

Loving forever homes for career-change dogs who are better suited to life as beloved pets rather than working service dogs.

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Impact Stories

Real Dogs. Real Partnerships. Real Impact.

DWW Pixel, a yellow Labrador service dog wearing a vest, stands beside their partner who uses a power wheelchair, in front of a lush living wall

Service Dog Partnership

Six Years With DWW Pixel

DWW Pixel has been a life-changing Service Dog partner for six years, providing daily support, confidence, and connection.

6 years together

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DWW Pumbaa, a yellow Labrador facility service dog, sharing a tender moment with a young patient at the Stollery Children's Hospital

Accredited Facility Dog Impact Story

DWW Pumbaa at the Stollery

In DWW Pumbaa's first year at the Stollery, this Dogs With Wings Accredited Facility Dog supported more than 1,000 patients and brought comfort to children and families.

1,000+ patients supported

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DWW Zoom, a black Labrador facility service dog wearing a Dogs With Wings vest, sits attentively on an orange couch surrounded by greenery

Accredited Facility Dog Impact Story

Accredited Facility Dogs Supporting Healing

DWW Zoom and DWW Kourt show how Accredited Facility Dogs provide calm, comfort, and support for children, youth, and professionals in difficult moments.

Support when it matters most

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A Lethbridge Police Service officer embracing DWW Kourt, a black Labrador Accredited Facility Dog wearing a Dogs With Wings vest

Accredited Facility Dog Impact Story

DWW Kourt at Lethbridge Police Service

Placed with Lethbridge Police Service in 2022, DWW Kourt is dedicated solely to supporting the mental health and well-being of the officers behind the badge.

Supporting those who serve

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Students at Whitecourt Central School gathered around DWW Flash, a yellow Labrador Accredited Facility Dog, celebrating his 4th birthday in the school library

Accredited Facility Dog Impact Story

Happy 4th Birthday, DWW Flash!

Whitecourt Central School celebrates Flash, their beloved school Accredited Facility Dog. Whether it's offering comfort, building confidence, or simply being a calming presence, Flash makes every day a little brighter.

4 years of brightening school days

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