• Category: News and Updates

    AGM June 27 – Join Us!

    Our Annual General Meeting will be held at 2 PM on June 27 2026 at the Coquitlam Public Library City Central in the City Central Board Room. All graduates are considered voting members and are encouraged to attend in person or online at AGM. Saturday, June 27 · 2:00 – 3:00pm Time zone: America/Vancouver Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jge-aixa-gmd Or dial: ‪(CA) +1 778-728-9595‬ PIN: ‪820 189 641‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jge-aixa-gmd?pin=8532326622914

  • Category: Facts and Information, Service Dog Life

    Service Dog Laws in Canada Explained

    They can't refuse your disability equipment, but they can kick you out if you act like a jerk. And no, they can't make you pay for an extra seat on the plane.

  • Category: Finding A Dog, Service Dog Life

    Duty of Care: The Costly Burden of Owning a Service Dog

    Disability is Expensive. Whether you just need prescription eye glasses, a wheelchair, or round-the-clock care, disability aids cost money. Medications cost money. When ADHD makes us forget to book airline [...]

  • Category: Service Dog Life

    Service Dog Laws in BC – Explained

    No, it's not as simple as asking for ID. Yes, you can kick out a certified dog.

  • Category: Puppy Training, Service Dog Life

    Puppies In Training – Not Always Welcome. And That’s Okay.

    Puppies in training occupy a grey zone that is not well covered by clear laws and store policies. At Heeling Assistants, we encourage our clients to bring their puppies [...]

  • Category: Puppy Training

    Raising A Puppy Is Like Raising A Toddler With Scissor Hands

    No matter how much preparation you do, sometimes there is no way to prepare for the way having a baby can blast a hole in your life. People generally [...]

  • Category: Choosing A Dog, Finding A Dog, Puppy Training

    Breeder Red Flags That Get Mistaken For Green Flags

    Dogs aren't the only beings who have difficulty differentiating red and green. Humans are among the few mammals who actually CAN see the difference, and even some of us [...]

  • Category: Service Dog Life

    All Eyes On You: Consider This Before You Get A Service Dog

    Are you self-conscious? Does it make you feel uncomfortable to know that everyone is noticing you? If you answered "yes" to the above, think twice before getting a service [...]