Golden Opportunity Assistance Dogs

09/06/2026

REGISTER NOW: Only 3 autumn dates left for the full day Pet CPR & First Aid course in London, ON. Have you reserved your seat in one of these amazing classes? If these dates don't fit your schedule, consider organizing your own private group of 6-12 pet parents or pet professionals and contact us to arrange a date that works for your group! "DON'T LEARN BY ACCIDENT...Your pet is counting on YOU to be their FIRST Responder!"

08/17/2026

AND THE WINNER IS...
Congratulations to our PAWLOOZA 2026 participant who has won the draw for a "2 for 1" Pet Tech Pet CPR & First Aid course! John stopped by the Golden Opportunity Assistance Dogs booth at Pawlooza on Saturday and with many others tested his knowledge of Pet First Aid and entered the draw. He's about to become his dogs' Hero and FIRST RESPONDER! Why not join John and register into one of the 3 remaining classes this fall and learn how to save your pet's life in a medical emergency. Remember..."You can't call 911 for a pet. YOU have to be their First Responder". For information about the course and the available dates go to https://www.goadogs.ca/html/pet_first_aid.html

08/11/2026

Come visit our booth at Pawlooza this Saturday! It's Golden Opportunity Assistance Dogs's 20th Anniversary to it's a special year! Learn about Pet First Aid, sign up for a course, take home a Pet First Aid kit and learn how doing ALL THAT, you are helping to fund the training of service dogs for people with disabilities! It's a WIN-WIN!

Pawlooza Early Bird Tickets are officially LIVE! 🐶🎉

Round up your family, pack up your pups, and get ready for a tail-wagging day of fun at Canada's favourite dog festival!

📅 Date: August 15
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Plunkett Estate, 9282 Elviage Dr., London, ON

🎟️ Early Bird: $15 per vehicle

Your ticket includes:
🐾 On-site parking
💦 Access to the off-leash FunZone + pond swimming
🎤 Stage shows and contests

Skip the line and save!
🚗 Gate price: $20 per vehicle
🚶 Walk-ins: $10 per adult

🔗 Scan the QR code on the post or use this link to purchase early bird tickets!
https://ticketstripe.com/pawlooza2026

Get your tickets today before Early Bird pricing ends! 🐕💙

12/01/2025

Looking for a UNIQUE and USEFUL Christmas gift for the pet parents on your list? Support the Golden Opportunity Assistance Dogs 2025 Christmas Fundraiser with one of these gift or stocking stuffer ideas. Contact us at 519-670-1809 or by email at [email protected]. Quantities are limited so call early to avoid disappointment. All proceeds support the training of service dogs for people in London with disabilities. (Note: HST applies to PFA courses/gift certificates)

09/12/2025

LAST call for next Saturday's Pet First Aid Class on September 20th. If you know of any pet parents who haven't been trained in Pet First Aid, please share the information and encourage them to sign up. This is one of the last 3 classes in 2025 so now is a GREAT time to spend a day learning these valuable skills. For more info go to:

Do you have the knowledge AND skills necessary to ensure the best possible outcome should your pet become ill or injured?

08/18/2025

LAST SUMMER PET FIRST AID COURSE AUGUST 23rd. Have you registered yet? If not, you have until Wednesday to get your registration in. What a great way to end the summer AND, everyone who attends this class gets to take home a FREE temporary muzzle. We'll show you how to use it in class with an injured dog who is in pain so that the rescuer doesn't get bit and need rescuing themselves! Email [email protected] to reserve your spot in this upcoming class. There are only 3 other dates left in 2025 after this class so the door of opportunity is quickly closing. "DON'T LEARN BY ACCIDENT...YOUR PET IS COUNTING ON YOU TO BE THEIR FIRST RESPONDER!"

08/17/2025

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER: Congratulations to DAWN ALWARD who has won the draw for a "2 for 1" Pet Tech Pet CPR & First Aid course! Dawn stopped by the Golden Opportunity Assistance Dogs booth at Pawlooza yesterday and with many others tested her knowledge of Pet First Aid and entered the draw. She's about to become her dogs' Hero and FIRST RESPONDER! Why not join Dawn and register into one of the 4 remaining classes this fall and learn how to save your pet's life in a medical emergency. Remember..."You can't call 911 for a pet. YOU have to be their First Responder". There are still a few seats left in the August 23rd class but registration closes on Wednesday so ACT FAST if you want to join the last summer class! For information about the course and the available dates go to https://www.goadogs.ca/html/pet_first_aid.html

07/28/2025

And we have a WINNER! Congratulations to COOPER JUETT who has won the draw for a "2 for 1" Pet Tech Pet CPR & First Aid course! Cooper stopped by the Golden Opportunity Assistance Dogs booth at Dorchester Pet Fest this weekend and with many others tested his knowledge of Pet First Aid and entered the draw. He's about to become his new pup's Hero and FIRST RESPONDER! Why not join Cooper and register into one of the 4 remaining classes this fall and learn how to save your pet's life in a medical emergency. Remember..."You can't call 911 for a pet. YOU have to be their First Responder". For information about the course and the available dates go to https://www.goadogs.ca/html/pet_first_aid.html

07/22/2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO Lauren Quinton, winner of a Pet Tech "2 for 1" Pet CPR & First Aid course. She visited the Golden Opportunity Assistance Dogs' booth at the 2025 Pawsitively Elgin Dog Festival this past weekend, tested her knowledge of Pet First Aid and entered the draw for this amazing prize! Her new golden pup "Buddy" is gonna be one lucky dog to have pet parents trained how to save his life in a medical emergency! To everyone else who entered the draw, don't forget to use your special show discount coupon by July 31st and book into one of our fall classes. Your pets are counting on YOU to be their First Responders!

07/16/2025

OPEN FOR REGISTRATION: The new autumn dates have just been released for the full day Pet CPR & First Aid course in London, ON. Beat the summer festival crowds and reserve your seat in one of these amazing classes. If these dates don't fit your schedule, consider organizing your own private group of 6-12 pet parents or pet professionals and contact us to arrange a date that works for your group!