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Summit Service Dogs is a qualified Service Dog Organization through the government of Alberta.

We are proud to offer fully trained service dogs, facility dogs and an owner trained program.

10/14/2026

Building a strong foundation with a service dog puppy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every puppy comes to us with a unique background and temperament, which means their very first week will look a little different for everyone!

In these early days, our primary focus is setting our pups up for lifelong success by prioritizing a few key areas:

🔹 Confidence Building: Whether it’s getting comfortable in gear, exploring new environments, or slowly encountering novel sights and sounds, we want every experience to be positive and reassuring.

🔹 Shaping & Independent Thinking: Shaping is top priority right now! We aren't just teaching behaviours—we’re teaching our puppies how to learn. Encouraging them to offer behaviours and problem-solve builds confident, independent thinkers who love to work.

🔹 Body Conditioning & Cooperative Care: Gentle handling, paw touches, and body awareness start on day one so vet visits, grooming, and working gear feel natural and stress-free.

The golden rule for week one? Take it slow. It can be tempting to rush into formal training, but skipping steps or rushing exposure can create gaps later on. By taking our time now and building a rock-solid foundation, makes all the difference for the dogs as they enter advance training and to prepare them for service work.

Thank you to Gloryland Labradors for all the time, love, and hard work poured into him from day one to nine weeks old.

Stay tuned to see the skills he’s been working on during his very first week with us! 🐾

10/13/2026

When you see our service dogs out in the community, their vests are usually the first thing people notice. They serve as an important visual cue that a dog is hard at work, while also carrying essential gear and supplies for their handler. Because a service dog wears their vest for long stretches at a time, comfort and durability are a top priority when it comes to their vests.

Did you know that every single one of our vests is handmade! The incredible woman behind every single stitch is Rhonda at Sew-Again! 🧵💙

Crafting a proper service dog vest is about so much more than sewing—it takes precision, care, and a deep understanding of what these service dogs need to stay safe and comfortable while out in public.

Thank you, Rhonda, for your incredible craftsmanship, dedication, and endless support behind the scenes. Our team—and our dogs—are so grateful for you! 🐾

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today, we’re reflecting on the incredible journey it takes to raise and train a service dog, celebrating every single step along the way.

We truly have a whole staircase of milestones to be thankful for! 🐾🍂 From our dogs who were recently placed with their partners as working service dogs, to those who are almost ready to head out the door, to the sweet pups just beginning their training—every step represents months of dedication, care, and teamwork.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers, hard-working staff, and supportive community who walk alongside us every day. We couldn't do any of this without you! 🍁

10/10/2026

We had a wonderful day at the Alberta Craft Brewing Convention yesterday!

As exhibitors, we had the privilege of meeting so many incredible people and opening up conversations around accessibility, service dog rights, and how organizations can better welcome service dog teams. We're so inspired by the convention’s proactive focus on inclusivity and business accommodations.

Thank you for having us! Outings like this gives our dogs invaluable exposure to new environments and opportunities to practise their skills.

10/08/2026

It can be tough to resist a cute face, but space is one of the best gifts you can give a service dog team! 🐾

Public access training teaches puppies to focus on their handler around distractions. When the public engages directly with the puppy, it makes learning much harder and can cause additional stress for the handler.

Next time you spot a puppy or dog in a vest, here is how you can support them:
1. Give the team plenty of room.
2. Address the person, never the dog.
3. Allow the puppy the space they need to learn and grow.

Thank you for helping us set our future service dogs up for success!

10/06/2026

🚒 Trucks, Sirens & Service Paws: Training at the Station 🐾

Our Edmonton Teams and Service Dogs in Training took on a fun adventure on the weekend: a visit to the local fire station!

Environments with loud sirens, massive trucks, and heavy equipment can be intense, but our pups took it all in stride. During the visit, the dogs:
✨ Explored giant fire trucks up close
✨ Learned that firefighters in full gear and masks are just friendly humans under all that heavy equipment
✨ Were handled directly by crew members

Outings like this ensure our service dogs remain cool, calm, and focused—no matter what high-stress situations life throws at them and their future partners.

Huge thanks to the crew at Norwood Fire Station # 5 for welcoming us and helping build confident service dogs! 💙

10/04/2026

💙 Meet Ducky 💙

We are very excited to welcome him into our fully trained program!

Ducky is a Labrador Retriever born on July 27, 2026 from Gloryland Labradors. He is named after Duck Mountain located along the border between Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Ducky has shown us his resilient, smart, and curious nature since day one. He’s happiest when he’s right by our side, tackling new challenges, and discovering what the world has to offer. We are so excited to support him on his journey through service work!

10/02/2026

Passing the vest to a new generation... 🐾
Something small, sweet, and incredibly exciting is officially in the works. Our team is about to get a little bigger (and even cuter)!
Stay tuned! All will be revealed very soon!

10/01/2026

🎈 Celebrating the journey, the milestones, and the incredible impact! 🎈

As September came to a close, we paused to look back on National Service Dog Month and celebrate these extraordinary dogs and the life-changing impact they make every single day.

Behind every service dog is a journey that starts long before graduation. It takes years of dedicated training, patience, and repetition. From learning basic manners as playful pups to mastering complex task and being able to work in busy public spaces, watching a service dog in training hit each milestone is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. Every step forward brings them one step closer to changing someone’s life. 🐾

Service dogs are so much more than highly skilled working partners—they are the most loyal, intuitive, and constant companions anyone could ask for. They bring independence, safety, confidence, and unconditional love to their partner.

To our puppies in training, our certified teams, and every dedicated raiser, trainer, and volunteer who makes this journey possible: Thank you! 🥳💙

09/23/2026

Are you ready to turn over a new leaf? Today is the first day of fall! 🍂 A new season is always the perfect reason to reset routines and work towards new goals.

If you’ve been considering taking the next step in training your dog for service work, this is your sign! Reach out today to inquire about our Owner-Trained Program.

Already a client and just need a little extra support? Contact us today to learn more about our Maintenance Program. Let’s make this season your best one yet!

Address

Box 788
Redcliff, AB

Telephone

+14035800679

Website

http://www.summitservicedogs.com/, https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/, https://www.albert

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