Many of our clients have disabilities that make travel a challenge. To keep our program as accessible as possible, our instructors travel to the communities we serve. Instructors are available in Toronto (Etobicoke to DVP), York region (Aurora, King, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan), and Peel region (Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon).
By Location & Instructor
Lessons occur at public spaces within the instructor’s zone, and if applicable, at the student’s home. Students are matched to instructors based on location, ability to travel, and availability preferences.
Blue Zone (Christina Taccogna): Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, North York, Hwy 400 corridor north to Gwillimbury, east to Hwy 404. Currently available, scheduling dependent on neighbourhood.
Yellow Zone (Claire Kilburn): West-end Toronto, Etobicoke, Hwy 400 corridor north to Vaughan. No current availability, inquire for waitlist.
Purple Zone (Billie Shannon): Yonge St corridor, from Harbourfront north to York Mills. Weekday daytimes available, evenings and weekends currently full.
Current availability:
Last updated March 7th, 2026
Applications are currently open. Prospective students may be able to start immediately, or may have a wait time of 2-6 months, depending on location and instructor (please see above map for details).
Service Areas for In-Home Service Dog Training
Toronto
Claire Kilburn provides training in Toronto’s West End and Downtown areas.
Billie Shannon provides training along the Yonge St corridor, from Union station to Finch station.
Christina Taccogna provides training in Etobicoke and North York areas.
Brampton
Christina Taccogna (CPDT-KA, ABCDT, CTDI) provides in-home service dog training in Brampton. Where appropriate, Chris meets students in pet-friendly and non-pet-friendly areas for public access training. These may include pet stores, department stores, libraries, community centres, malls, and on public transit.
Mississauga
Christina Taccogna (CPDT-KA, ABCDT, CTDI) provides in-home service dog training in Mississauga. Where appropriate, Chris meets students in pet-friendly and non-pet-friendly areas for public access training. These may include pet stores, department stores, libraries, community centres, malls, and on public transit.
Vaughan
Both Claire Kilburn and Christina Taccogna provide in-home service dog training in Vaughan. Where appropriate, Claire and Chris meet students in pet-friendly and non-pet-friendly areas for public access training. These may include pet stores, department stores, libraries, community centres, malls, and on public transit.
Richmond Hill
Christina Taccogna (CPDT-KA, ABCDT, CTDI) provides in-home service dog training in Richmond Hill. Where appropriate, Chris meets students in pet-friendly and non-pet-friendly areas for public access training. These may include pet stores, department stores, libraries, community centres, malls, and on public transit.