Autism Dog Services: Empowering Families with Supportive Service Dogs
Autism Dog Services provides highly trained service dogs to assist individuals with autism and other related developmental disorders across Southwestern Ontario. They work to create life-changing support for families, offering service dogs that provide safety, companionship, and confidence.
A special recognition evening will be held at St. James Anglican Church, where staff, puppy raisers (fosters), puppy sitters, and fundraising committee members will gather. Families who have received service dogs will share their stories, and there will be an update from border services on dogs that have had career changes. Formal puppy training classes take place every two weeks at St. James Anglican Church on Ellis Rd.
Family Stories
Deb Lytle shares how their service dog, Bella, has given her daughter Jaime, who is on the autism spectrum, a sense of security, making outings that were once impossible a reality. Bella’s presence provides the family with peace of mind, knowing that Jaime won’t run into traffic or wander off. Similarly, Kristen, mother of Ryan, describes how their service dog, Lukey, has allowed them to return to activities they hadn’t been able to do in years, easing worries about Ryan’s safety in public.
Contact Information
- Website: www.autismdogservices.ca
- Facebook: Autism Dog Services
- Instagram: @autismdogservices
- Address: 102 North Park St. Brantford, Ontario, Canada N3R 4K1
- Phone: (519) 722-2685
- Executive Director: Vicky Spadoni
- Email: vicky@autismdogservices.ca
