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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, April 19, 2013 | 12 For more news, visit oakvillebeaver.com See what's up in the dog house A foundation that opens doors of possibilities for Canadians with disabilities will be opening its doors to the community Saturday (April 20) as the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides spring open house runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Giving residents a treat, the open house provides the community with a closer look at what takes place at the Oakville Dog Guides training school (152 Wilson Street). It will showcase demonstrations from the five Dog Guide programs, tours of the school, foster puppies, silent auction, and information on the upcoming Purina Walk for Dog Guides. "Our open house is a great way to learn about how our foster puppies transform into life changing companions," said Sandy Turney, executive director, Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. "It is also a unique opportunity to see Dog Guides from each program demonstrate the skills they need to know to help their handler." To date, Lions Foundation has placed more than 1,900 Dog Guides with people across the country; each of them visiting the Oakville school to learn how to work with their new companion. Every Dog Guide has been provided at no cost, despite costing $20,000 to raise, train and place. The silent auction supports that effort. The Lions Foundation of Canada trains five types of Dog Guides -- Canine Vision; Hearing Ear; Special Skills; Seizure Response; and Autism Assistance Dog Guides. HOST FAMILIES NEEDED! Open Your Home & Hearts to a Student From Spain This Summer Red Leaf Student Program needs families in Oakville and Burlington to host a Student from Spain in July and August. Students attend classes and activities Monday to Friday. Remuneration of $ 70000/4 weeks paid to host families. Veronica 905-637-0879 For more information