About Us
K9 Lifelines is a service dog program based out of Guelph, Ontario, specializing in psychiatric, mobility and multipurpose service dogs. K9 Lifelines has two programs to help individuals attain highly trained service dogs.
Our largest program is our Owner Assistive Program, which is designed to help families and individuals with disabilities through the entire process of training their own service dog. We assist with public access rights, selecting a reputable breeder, temperament testing, puppy foundations, advanced obedience, public access skills and customized skill training to mitigate the client’s disabilities.
Our second program is our Puppy to Lifeline program, which provides custom fully trained service dogs to individuals with disabilities. On average it takes 1.5 to 2 years of training before dogs and handlers in either program is ready to take our public access test and graduate as a service dog team.
Angela Miller
Founder & Head Trainer
Angela Miller is the Founder, Head Trainer, and Executive Director of K9 Lifelines. She brings many years of training experience and has dedicated her time to shadowing and working with multiple dog trainers over the years, including several Assistance Dog International (ADI)-accredited instructors.
Angela’s experience includes assessing dog suitability and temperament, leading puppy classes, and training foundational skills and tasks. She has extensive experience with task training for individuals requiring psychiatric, neurological, and mobility assistance, as well as training dogs for Seizure response and Cardiac alert.
Having raised and trained her own service dogs, Angela deeply understands the benefits and challenges of service dog ownership. She focuses on puppy socialization, advanced obedience, and task training, using a balanced approach with positive reinforcement to build strong bonds between dog and handler. Angela tailors her training to each individual’s needs, ensuring a personalized approach for every client.
Angela is committed to professional growth, regularly attending seminars and courses, and staying current with service dog laws across Canada and the U.S. to ensure the best outcomes for her clients. Training service dogs and improving the lives of those who rely on them is not just her career—it’s Angela’s true passion and lifelong dedication.