Autism Support Dogs

Autism Support Dogs is a registered charity that provides professionally trained support dogs for families with an autistic child, at no cost to the family. The organization was launched by sister charity British Columbia Guide Dog Services in 2008 in partnership with the Victor and Anna Kern Foundation, the Allen & Loreen Vandekerkhove Family Foun... dation, the Diamond Foundation, and Variety-The Children's Charity. The organization currently serves families living in British Columbia and Alberta. Autism Support Dogs breeds, raises, and trains service dogs that assist autistic children aged 3 to 10. Autism support dogs are trained by certified instructors and undergo standardized testing developed by Assistance Dogs International before they join the child's family. Under British Columbia's Guide Animal Act and Alberta's Service Dogs Act, our autism support dogs have legal right of entry in most public spaces. Please consult the acts for details and additional rights of the dog and its handler.Read More