What This Program Does

How Mobility Service Dogs Change Lives

Mobility Service Dogs are trained to assist individuals with physical disabilities by performing tasks that enhance independence and safety. These dogs are partners in daily life, helping their handlers navigate the world with greater confidence and freedom.

Tasks include retrieving dropped items, opening and closing doors, pulling a wheelchair, providing balance support, pressing accessibility buttons, removing clothing, and alerting for help in an emergency.

A tan mobility service dog wearing a navy assistance dog vest rests its head on the lap of a young person seated in a wheelchair
Who This Program Supports

The People We Serve

This program supports individuals living with physical disabilities that affect mobility, balance, or the ability to perform daily tasks independently.

Individuals who use wheelchairs or mobility devices

People living with multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, or muscular dystrophy

Individuals recovering from spinal cord injuries or stroke

People with chronic conditions that affect balance, strength, or coordination

The Impact

Changing Lives, One Partnership at a Time

$50K

Average cost to raise and train one dog

10+

Daily tasks a mobility dog can perform

30+ yrs

Serving Albertans with disabilities

Before my service dog, I had to rely on others for almost everything. Now, he picks up what I drop, opens doors, and gives me the independence to live on my own again.

— Mobility Service Dog Team Member

Costs & Fees

Transparent Pricing

Dogs With Wings is committed to making service dogs accessible. Here is a clear breakdown of the costs associated with this program.

  • Purchase Price$1
  • Annual Training, Support & Transition Fee$1,500 / year

The annual fee applies from the date of placement until retirement, and covers ongoing training support, handler check-ins, and transition resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

The purchase price of a Mobility Service Dog is $1, reflecting our mission to make service dogs accessible. An annual fee of $1,500 applies from placement until retirement.

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