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National Service Dogs

Celebrating 30 years of expanding potential through the life-changing power of Certified Service Dogs! - www.nsd.on.ca

National Service Dogs is an accredited member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI), the international administrative body which sets the standards and establishes the guidelines and ethics for the training of service dogs. As members of ADI, our dogs must pass strict temperament training and public access testing to become certified, and are provided to clients free of charge. National Service D

ogs (NSD) was founded in 1996 as a response to the increasing need for effective interventions in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. In its inaugural year, NSD singularly launched the world’s first Service Dog for Autism program, establishing an effective and customized resolution to alleviate the bolting behaviors, anxiety and resulting effects in children living with autism. NSD was responsible for the establishment of international service dog programs in Australia, Ireland, Spain, the United States, Canada and more, and remains the benchmark for this field of Assistance Dog programming worldwide.

2011 saw the establishment of NSD’s Service Dogs for Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) program for Canadian Military veterans with PTSD. This distinguished program has been a catalyst in the treatment of Canadian veterans and has played a crucial role in the rehabilitation and recovery of veterans living with PTSD. NSD continues to be the only Assistance Dogs International accredited organization in Canada offering this program. As an innovator and international pioneer in the field of service dog training and placement, NSD has always sought to find new ways to expand our programming to a broader market in order to impact more individuals. As a response to this desire, NSD launched our Canine Assisted Intervention (CAI) program in the Spring of 2013, the first of its kind in Ontario. CAI places service dogs with treatment professionals, working as therapy teams to aid in the recovery of abuse, trauma and physical injuries in children and adults. Since its inception, NSD has continued to respond to the needs of an ever changing demographic of individuals living with an assortment of physical and developmental disorders. Since 2009, the Companion Dog program has successfully responded to the specific needs of over 120 individuals across Canada to enable them to cope with their unique challenges. National Service Dogs is accredited by Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. Imagine Canada, the umbrella for Canadian charities and non-profits, launched the Standards Program in May of 2012. Accreditation is awarded to charities that can demonstrate excellence in five key areas: board governance; financial accountability and transparency; fundraising; staff management and volunteer involvement.

06/15/2026

Mental Health Monday
Joy & Play

Laughter is medicine 🎉🐾
Dogs remind us to play, be silly, and live in the moment. Joy heals.

06/09/2026

This week the learners are working on multiple things at once! Perch work helps the dogs learn how to move fluidly into various positions while waiting their turn on their mat increases their ability to settle.

Thank you to for sponsoring the Fall Class of 2026

06/06/2026

It's happening!!
NSD garage sale. SO many great finds.
Come out to 1286 Cedar Creek Rd, Cambridge

06/06/2026

🚨 ATTENTION DOGS OF WATERLOO REGION 🚨

We have some ruff news...
Apparently, our humans have decided we have too much stuff.

We disagree.

You can never have too many tennis balls, dog beds, decorative signs, kitchen gadgets, holiday decorations, mystery cords, or that exercise equipment nobody has touched since 2018.

But here we are.
🐕 So we're hosting an NSD Garage Sale!

Come sniff out:
🐾 Hidden treasures
🐾 Great bargains
🐾 Items looking for their fur-ever home
🐾 Deals so good even a Labrador would sit patiently for them

Every dollar raised helps National Service Dogs continue changing lives through Autism Service Dogs, PTSD Service Dogs, and Facility Dogs.

📅 June 6, 2026 - TOMORROW
📍 NSD - 1286 Cedar Creek Rd, Cambridge ON
⏰ 8am start

💜 Shop for a cause.
💛 Find something you didn't know you needed.
🦴 Help us turn clutter into Service Dogs.

Warning: You may arrive looking for one item and leave with a lamp, three puzzles, a waffle maker, and a deep sense of accomplishment.

Photos from National Service Dogs's post

06/04/2026

It is always nice to celebrate with our partners. celebrated their 10th anniversary last night. It has been our privilege to work alongside them, using 3 NSD facility dogs to support children and youth; , and
It is always a pleasure to connect with Regional Chair, .redman.397501 - a passionate supporter of community organizations.

06/02/2026

this week the learners are practicing duration on their Chin cue

thank you to for sponsoring our Class of Fall 2026

06/02/2026

Dogs. Dreams. Dignity.

Celebrating 30 years of Dogs, Dreams, and Dignity.
Dignity means choice. It means independence. It means being supported in ways that honour who you are. Service dogs help make that possible — every day.

05/29/2026

Beautiful weather = Golf ⛳
Golf ⛳ + Dogs 🐾 = Tim Silver Memorial Golf Tournament

Join NSD Saturday June 13, 2026 at in Cambridge, ON, for a fun day of prizes, good food, golf and dogs!
Proceeds go to National Service Dogs and the individuals and communities we support.

05/29/2026

What an incredible evening!!
Thank you for choosing us. How amazing to be surrounded by so many women who are passionate and committed to doing good in their community. We are beyond proud and grateful. An extra big thanks to Sharon and Jane for nominating NSD ❤️. Also, thanks for representing our amazing facility dogs ❤️

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Telephone

+15196234188

Website

https://linktr.ee/NationalServiceDogs

Address

1286 Cedar Creek Road
Cambridge, ON
N1R5S5

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm