Registered Canadian Charity • Serving Veterans & First Responders • Charity Number: 74127 1290 RR0001
Service Dog Programs
Our accredited programs are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of military veterans and first responders across Canada.
Veterans Program
Dedicated support for Canadian Armed Forces veterans dealing with PTSD, physical injuries, and other service-related conditions.
Program Includes:
First Responders Program
Supporting police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders who have sustained operational injuries.
Veterans Program
Psychiatric service dog training
Physical mobility assistance
Comprehensive handler training
Ongoing support and resources
Peer support network
PTSD and trauma support
Anxiety and stress management
Return-to-work support
Family education resources
Confidential assessment
Who Can Apply?
Our programs are available to military veterans and first responders who meet the following criteria:
Be a Canadian military veteran or first responder
Have documented physical, sensory, or psychological injury from service
Have a stable living situation appropriate for a service dog
Be committed to the training program and ongoing care
Have the physical ability to care for a service dog
CAC Accredited Program
Courageous Companions is accredited by the Canadian Accreditation Council (CAC) in both Governance Management and our Program, ensuring the highest standards of care and training.
Comprehensive Training Program
Our service dogs undergo extensive training, and participants receive thorough handler training to ensure a successful partnership.
Dog Training
Each dog receives 2+ years of specialized training in obedience, public access, and task-specific skills.
Handler Training
Participants complete comprehensive training to learn how to work effectively with their service dog.
Ongoing Support
Supporting police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders who have sustained operational injuries.