Lions Foundation of Canada & Dog Guides Canada provides Dog Guides to Canadians through 3 on-going programs: Canine Vision Canada, Hearing Ear Dogs of Canada & Special Skills Dogs of Canada. Help raise a future Dog Guide through the Foster Family Program - welcome a puppy Dog Guide into your home to learn basic obedience & gain exposure to people. Help support Dog Guides by making a donation!

Lions Foundation of Canada is a federally incorporated charitable foundation founded by the Lions Clubs of Canada. Its mission is to provide service to physically challenged Canadians in the areas of mobility, safety, and independence.

Lions Foundation of Canada was incorporated on February 20, 1983, and provides Dog Guides to Canadians through three on-going programs…Canine Vision Canada, Hearing Ear Dogs of Canada, and Special Skills Dogs of Canada.

Our Programs

Lions Foundation of Canada operates Dog Guides Canada. In addition to training Dog Guides for people who are blind or visually impaired, the Foundation also trains Dog Guides to meet the needs of Canadians with hearing and other medically and physically limiting disabilities. All programs are funded through many sources of private donations, and are offered at no charge to clients.

Training and Skills

At approximately one year of age, the future Dog Guide is introduced to a professional Dog Guide trainer. Dedicated trainers spend six to eight rigorous months training the dog for its ultimate role as a working companion. Specialized one-on-one training is provided so that the dog learns the specific skills needed to help a client.

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