Dogs for Drug Free Schools Program

The "Dogs for Drug Free Schools" is one of the more innovative programmes designed to keep drugs out of our schools and make them safer for the students and the community as a whole.

The idea, modelled on a successful one now being used in Medicine Hat, Alberta, will NOT involve a 'police' dog. Rather, the dog will be a low allergen puppy, raised in the school, and trained in drug detection techniques, in order to deter their possession and use.

This is a 3 year pilot project. Details are still being worked out by the Advisory Committee. Local service clubs and the veterinarian community will partner with the school on this project and the Medicine Hat project will serve as a 'buddy' to PCSS.

Archie has worked very closely with the advisory committee , and was instrumental in getting the necessary funding to help this program become a reality.