Professional Service Dog Training for Canadians
CADI provides individualized, professional service dog training programs for individuals with disabilities. Our CCPDT-certified trainers deliver comprehensive training that meets ATPDR requirements for Canadian air travel.
Individualized Training, Professional Results
We provide direct, hands-on service dog training with certified professionals who specialize in assistance dog education.
What Sets CADI Apart
Canadian Assistance Dog Institute was founded on a simple principle: every person with a disability deserves access to professional-quality service dog training. Our trainers hold the highest certifications in the industry and bring decades of specialized experience.
Unlike certification-only services, CADI provides direct, individualized training where our certified professionals work one-on-one with each handler and dog team. This approach ensures your service dog is properly trained to perform specific tasks that assist with your disability-related needs.
Direct trainer involvement in all training programs
Task-specific training tailored to your disability-related needs
Handler education so you can maintain training long-term
ATPDR-compliant documentation for air travel
Service Dog Training Programs
Comprehensive training programs for psychiatric, medical alert, and mobility assistance dogs.
Psychiatric Service Dogs
Specialized training for dogs that assist individuals with mental health disabilities including anxiety, PTSD, depression, and more.
- Deep pressure therapy
- Grounding & interruption
- Anxiety response
- Safe space guidance
Medical Alert Dogs
Training for dogs that detect and alert to medical conditions such as diabetes, seizures, and other physiological changes.
- Blood sugar alerts
- Seizure response
- Medication reminders
- Emergency response
Mobility Assistance Dogs
Training for dogs that provide physical assistance to individuals with mobility impairments and physical disabilities.
- Balance assistance
- Retrieval tasks
- Door/light operation
- Wheelchair assistance
ATPDR-Compliant Documentation for Air Travel
Canadian airlines require specific documentation for service dogs under the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (ATPDR). CADI provides complete, compliant attestation documents that satisfy all airline requirements.
Meet Your Trainer
CADI’s training programs are led by certified professionals with advanced degrees and decades of experience.
Karen Robertson, M.S., CPDT-KSA
Lead Trainer & Founder
Karen brings over 20 years of professional service dog training experience and holds a Master of Science from Bergin University of Canine Studies—the world’s premier institution for assistance dog education. Her CPDT-KSA certification from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers represents the highest standard in the profession.
Ready to Start Your Service Dog Journey?
Contact us to discuss your needs and learn how CADI’s professional training programs can help you gain independence with a properly trained service dog.