Healthy Aging in South West Ontario
Organization: Lions Foundation of Canada - Dog Guides
Description of Services: Trains guide dogs to assist Canadians with a medical or physical disability

Programs include:

Canine Vision - For people aged 12 and older who are blind or visually impaired

Hearing Ear
- For people aged 10 and older who are deaf or hard of hearing

Autism Assistance
- For children ages 3-12 and their families living with autism spectrum disorder

Service Program
- For people aged 10 or older with a medical or physical disability

Seizure Response
- For people aged 6 or older with epilepsy

Diabetic Alert -
Assists people aged 10 or older who have type 1 diabetes with hypoglycemic unawareness

Facility Support - For professional agencies that assist people in traumatic situations
Requirements
Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People who are blind, hearing impaired, physically or medically challenged who require specially trained dogs to meet individual needs
Application: Application form and assessment * must meet eligibility criteria
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Canada
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 905-842-2891
Toll-Free: 1-800-768-3030
Teletype: 905-842-1585
Fax: 905-842-3373
Email: info@dogguides.com
Website: www.dogguides.com
Address: 152 Wilson St
Oakville, ON
L6K 0G6
Map
Intersection: Rebecca St and Kerr St
Location: Oakville
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Garry Beaudry - Board Chair

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: Jul 14, 2025