environmental scan

PURPOSE

• The purpose of this environmental scan is to provide a snapshot of the resources and support

available online for Canadians who want to acquire and/or train a service dog.

• This scan attempts to capture details that can assist consumers in making informed decisions

about options for acquiring a service dog in Canada.

• The intent of this scan is also to provide a snapshot assessment of the quality of available

online resources so that organizations can revisit their content.

METHOD

• A rigorous review of online content from service dog organizations verified by multiple

researchers from the University of Saskatchewan.

• This scan was also reviewed by a committee of service dog and animal-assisted human service

personnel (e.g., service dog trainers and handlers, organization founders, etc.).

NEXT STEPS

• This scan will be shared with all organizations identified within this document and other

relevant groups such as Facebook service dog support groups (e.g., Service Dogs in Ontario),

the University of Saskatchewan’s Pawsitive Canine Connections, the Canadian Foundation for

Animal-Assisted Services (CFAS), and the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers

(CAPDT).

• The findings from this environmental scan will also inform forthcoming research publications

and proposals led by Dr. Linzi Williamson.

• Additionally, we would like to incorporate information from this document into an accessible,

user-friendly website.

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