Prairieland Service Dog Training

09/05/2026

Very happy to see this conversation getting some attention.

Thank you CTV Regina for giving me the opportunity to speak about service dog standards in Saskatchewan.

A Saskatchewan resident is calling for clearer, standardized rules ...

09/04/2026

I had the opportunity to speak with CTV Regina about something I’ve been advocating for for a long time: a clearer, province-wide service dog system in Saskatchewan.
Service dog handlers shouldn’t have to constantly wonder whether they’ll be questioned, denied access, or treated differently depending on where they go. Businesses deserve clearer guidance too.
There’s a lot of work to be done, but change doesn’t happen unless somebody is willing to speak up and start the conversation.
I’m very grateful CTV Regina gave me the opportunity to do exactly that.

09/02/2026

September is National Service Dog Month.

For me, this month starts with advocacy. Training service dogs is only part of the work. Advocacy matters too, speaking up about access, education, clearer standards, and the very real issues service dog handlers face in Saskatchewan.

Change takes more than conversation. It takes consistency, follow-through, and a willingness to keep showing up for the people these issues actually affect.
I’m proud to keep doing the work, and there are a few things coming that I’m really excited to share when I can.

Happy National Service Dog Month from Prairieland Service Dog Training.

08/24/2026

We’re back Monday!

PSDT is ready to get everyone back on the schedule and back to training.

Send me a message to book your next session. Thank you again for all the patience and understanding while I took some time away.

08/21/2026

Prairieland Service Dog Training will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, August 22, as I attend a family funeral.

All messages and inquiries will be answered once I return. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and respect during this time.

08/15/2026

TEMPORARY CLOSURE

Due to an unexpected loss in my immediate family, Prairieland Service Dog Training will be closed Saturday through Tuesday.

All sessions scheduled during this time will be rescheduled. I will also be stepping away from messages and emails and will respond when I return.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and respect for my privacy during this time.

— Candace
Prairieland Service Dog Training

08/15/2026

Tonight during Lightning’s session, a Canadian Tire employee asked if she could pet her. I explained that Lightning is learning to be a medical alert dog and was working. When she asked again, I simply said, “Lightning isn’t really in the mood for pets today.” Lightning actually leaned further into me, so I respected what she was communicating and held that boundary.

The employee smiled, accepted it, and we carried on. On our way out, she gave us another big smile and a “see you later.” Not every interaction with the public needs to be a huge educational moment. Some people genuinely just don’t know.

No “can’t you read the vest?” No attitude. Just kindness, a clear boundary, and a positive experience with a service dog in training. Sometimes that’s advocacy too.

08/15/2026

Lightning is back from her trip with her handler, where she got a taste of life out on the land and apparently unlocked her inner wolf. She came home with BIG ENERGY, a little extra sass, and some very strong opinions about everything.

Today we worked on reining that drivey shepherd brain back in, rebuilding focus, and getting her settled into work mode again. And she did fantastic. I can’t even lie… I love me a spicy shepherd. Give me the attitude. Give me the drama. We’ll put it to work.

08/14/2026

We’ve got room for a few new teams!

Prairieland Service Dog Training is currently accepting a limited number of new service dog training clients in Saskatoon.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking for support with an existing service dog in training, the first step is an assessment. Interested? Send us a message and we’ll chat!

08/14/2026

Did you know that in Saskatchewan, a service dog's legal standing is based on its ability to perform specific, disability-mitigating tasks not a registry? Many handlers feel pressured to buy 'official' IDs, but the real focus should be on training and public behavior.

What's one task your dog has mastered that changed your life?!