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CANADIAN ASSISTANCE DOG INSTITUTE
123 Edward Street, Suite 730, Toronto, ON M5G 1E2 | 514-312-6751
Service Dog Attestation
Certificate No: 610213420
Issue Date: March 3, 2022
Issue Date: March 3, 2022
Service Dog Training Attestation
Pursuant to ATPDR Requirements for Canadian Air Travel
Section 1: Identification
Handler Information
Full Name:
Shannon Bailey
ID Verified:
Yes
Service Dog Information
Name:
Roo
Registration No:
610213420
Classification:
Psychiatric Service Dog
Training Information
Training Location:
Canadian Assistance Dog Institute
123 Edward Street, Suite 730, Toronto, ON M5G 1E2
123 Edward Street, Suite 730, Toronto, ON M5G 1E2
Training Start Date:
January 5, 2022
Training Completion Date:
March 3, 2022
Total Duration:
8 weeks (130 hours)
Section 2: Trained Tasks to Assist with Disability-Related Needs
| Task | Description | How This Task Assists with Disability-Related Need |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Pressure Therapy | Dog applies controlled body weight/pressure to handler’s lap, chest, or legs upon command or when detecting distress signals | Provides tactile grounding that interrupts anxiety/panic cycles, reduces heart rate, and promotes parasympathetic nervous system activation |
| Grounding | Dog makes deliberate physical contact (nose nudge, paw touch, leaning) to redirect handler’s focus | Interrupts dissociative episodes, depersonalization, or anxiety spirals by providing a sensory anchor to the present moment |
| Guide to Safe Location | Dog leads handler to pre-identified safe location, exit, or quiet area when detecting distress or upon command | Enables handler to remove themselves from overwhelming environments during episodes when cognitive function may be impaired |
| Tactile Stimulation/Interruption | Dog provides licking, pawing, or nudging behaviors to interrupt repetitive behaviors or thought patterns | Breaks cycles of harmful repetitive behaviors, panic spiraling, or disengagement states |
| Interpersonal Interaction | Dog creates social buffer and facilitates appropriate interaction with others on command | Reduces social anxiety and feelings of isolation; provides conversation bridge during social withdrawal episodes |
Section 3: Trainer Credentials
Karen Robertson, M.S., CPDT-KSA
Primary Certification:
Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA)
Certificate Number:
#58327
Issuing Organization:
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
Years Certified:
20 years (since 2005)
Ethics Compliance:
CCPDT Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
Education:
Master of Science, Human-Canine Life Sciences — Bergin University of Canine Studies (ACICS Accredited)
Experience:
20+ years service dog training; 150+ service dog teams trained
Verification:
CCPDT Directory: ccpdt.org/directory | Direct: krobertson@assistancedoginstitute.ca
About CPDT-KSA: The CPDT-KSA is the most rigorous certification from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the leading independent credentialing organization for dog trainers. It requires 300+ hours of training experience, passing both a knowledge examination and practical skills assessment, adherence to the CCPDT Code of Ethics, and 36 continuing education units every three years.
About Bergin University: Bergin University of Canine Studies is the world’s only accredited university dedicated to canine studies and assistance dog training, founded by Dr. Bonita Bergin who pioneered the service dog concept.
About Bergin University: Bergin University of Canine Studies is the world’s only accredited university dedicated to canine studies and assistance dog training, founded by Dr. Bonita Bergin who pioneered the service dog concept.
Section 4: Training Program Description
130
Total Training Hours
8
Weeks Duration
45
Handler Hours
Program Details
Training Location:
123 Edward Street, Suite 730, Toronto, ON M5G 1E2
Start Date:
January 5, 2022
Completion Date:
March 3, 2022
Training Goals
1. Dog demonstrates reliable performance of all psychiatric service tasks with ≥90% accuracy
2. Dog exhibits appropriate behavior in all public settings per industry standards
3. Handler and dog demonstrate effective communication and task cueing
4. Dog remains calm in high-distraction environments including transit and crowded spaces
5. Dog demonstrates ability to settle in confined spaces for extended periods (4+ hours)
2. Dog exhibits appropriate behavior in all public settings per industry standards
3. Handler and dog demonstrate effective communication and task cueing
4. Dog remains calm in high-distraction environments including transit and crowded spaces
5. Dog demonstrates ability to settle in confined spaces for extended periods (4+ hours)
Handler Involvement
• Supervised handling practice with trainer: 20 hours
• Public access training outings (joint): 15 hours
• Handler education (commands, signals, maintenance): 10 hours
• Public access training outings (joint): 15 hours
• Handler education (commands, signals, maintenance): 10 hours
Section 5: Assessment Methods and Results
Assessment Methods
1. Task Performance Evaluation: Each task tested minimum 10 times across varied environments
2. Public Access Assessment: Evaluation in retail, restaurant, transit, and crowded environments
3. Handler Competency Evaluation: Assessment of command delivery, signal reading, management skills
4. Environmental Stress Test: High-stimulus environments with distractions
5. Confined Space Assessment: 2+ hour settling in aircraft-equivalent confined space
2. Public Access Assessment: Evaluation in retail, restaurant, transit, and crowded environments
3. Handler Competency Evaluation: Assessment of command delivery, signal reading, management skills
4. Environmental Stress Test: High-stimulus environments with distractions
5. Confined Space Assessment: 2+ hour settling in aircraft-equivalent confined space
| Assessment Component | Dog Score | Handler Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Pressure Therapy Task | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | PASS |
| Grounding Task | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | PASS |
| Guide to Safe Location | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 | PASS |
| Tactile Interruption | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | PASS |
| Public Access Behavior | 4.5/5 | 4.0/5 | PASS |
| Environmental Stability | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 | PASS |
| Confined Space Settling | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | PASS |
| OVERALL | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 | PASS |
I, Karen Robertson, M.S., CPDT-KSA, hereby attest that Roo (Registration #610213420) has been individually trained by Canadian Assistance Dog Institute, an organization specializing in service dog training, to perform the specific tasks described above to assist Shannon Bailey with disability-related needs.
This training was conducted under my direct supervision as a certified professional dog trainer holding credentials from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KSA #58327) and a Master of Science degree from Bergin University of Canine Studies.
Both the service dog and handler have successfully completed all required assessments and are certified as a working service dog team. This attestation is provided to satisfy the requirements of the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (ATPDR) for air travel within Canada.
Karen Robertson, M.S., CPDT-KSA
Lead Trainer, Canadian Assistance Dog Institute
March 3, 2022
Date
Issue Date
Credential Verification: Trainer credentials may be verified through the CCPDT Certified Dog Trainer Directory at ccpdt.org/directory (Certificate #58327) or by contacting krobertson@assistancedoginstitute.ca. For certificate verification, contact support@assistancedoginstitute.ca or call 514-312-6751.