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Oakville Beaver, 6 Oct 2016, p. 11

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Working with Dog Guides 11 | Thursday, October 6, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com | Graham Paine /Metroland The Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides held its fall open house last Saturday (Oct. 1), giving members of the public a behind-the-scenes look at its Oakville service dog training facility. Above, foster puppy volunteer Shizuka Thomas carries her latest foster puppy, Wallace, 10 weeks old, into the training centre. At right, top left, Kiri, a two-year-old yellow lab who's in training to assist those with visual impairments, lays at the feet of trainer Brittany Bulford. Top right, trainer Melanie Krumme works with Isaac, 18 months, who's training to assist those with autism. Bottom, left, Bulford and Kiri go for a walk. At right, Rhonda Workman works with Beth, a service dog for those with physical disabilities, who is training to open washer and dryer doors. Halton's Premier School for Girls - Pre K to Grade 12 St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School JOIN US FOR OUR Thursday Oct. 6th 9am - 12 noon 9am - 12 noon Where learning becomes leading. OPEN HOUSE! Saturday Oct. 22nd Learn how SMLS can become part of your daughter's future. Contact our Admissions Office at myangosian@smls.on.ca or at 905-845-2386 Ext 814 www.smls.on.ca Inspired Girls. Empowered Women. Since 1891 1080 Linbrook Road, Oakville, Ontario

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