BECAUSE HEROES DESERVE A LIFE LINE TOO.
What is igy6? Training canines to Serve Those Who Serve.
Support our IGY6 Mission
"I Got Your Six" is military slang meaning "I’ve got your back" — referring to the 6 o'clock position behind you on a clock face. It has been adopted by the first responder world to convey the idea of having your team's back - on and off the field.
At Boss Co., we’re proud to support the heroes who serve our communities every day—our first responders. firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and other emergency personnel face intense physical and emotional challenges in the line of duty. Many return from their shifts or their careers carrying invisible wounds. That’s where service dogs can make all the difference—and why your support is so important.
Service dogs save lives—just like first responders do.
These highly trained dogs provide critical support to those struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and physical injuries. They offer more than companionship: they help interrupt panic attacks, assist with mobility, and bring comfort during moments of distress. For many first responders, a service dog is a turning point in their recovery and healing.
But service dogs are expensive, and the need is great.
Each dog we train and place can cost between $15,000 and $25,000. Most first responders can’t afford that out-of-pocket, especially when navigating everyday bills or transitioning out of active duty. That’s why we rely on donations—to help cover the costs and ensure these heroes receive the support they need, at little to no cost to them.
Your donation helps us:
- Carefully select and train service dogs for specific physical or psychological needs
- Match each dog with a deserving first responder
- Provide lifelong follow-up support and care
With your help, we can give back to those who give everything.
Join us in honoring our heroes.
Donate today—and help change a life.
Let our first responders know you got their 6 too.
IGY6 within the community
Red Deer County
Boss Co. extends its sincere gratitude to Red Deer County for their outstanding support and dedication to it's first responders. We are incredibly thankful for the opportunity to train our working dogs in your fire stations—a unique environment that has been instrumental in preparing them for real-world emergency scenarios.
Your ongoing encouragement and inclusion of our dogs in county events, as well as recognizing them as valued members of the community alongside their Protective Services handler, means the world to us. This support has not only strengthened our training program but has also shown the power of teamwork between service animals and emergency responders.
From all of us at Boss Co., thank you for embracing our mission and for helping our dogs become the best they can be.
Alberta Health Services - Central Alberta
Alberta Health Services Recognizes Boss Co. Therapy Dogs as an Approved Partner Organization
We are proud to announce that Boss Co. Dogs, based in the Red Deer region, has been officially recognized by Alberta Health Services (AHS) as an approved partner organization for dog training services.
This recognition is a testament to our shared commitment to promoting responsible pet ownership, enhancing public health, and improving the well-being of both individuals and animals in our community. By partnering with Boss Co. Dogs, we aim to continue offering high-quality training programs that contribute to safer, healthier relationships between pets and their families.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to furthering our positive impact within the community!
J Bar T - Spruce View, Alberta
A huge thank you to J-Bar-T Road House for having our 6 and offering their support to Boss Co.'s Service Dogs, hosting us for the past 5 years and counting! Your dedication through hosting fundraisers and bi-weekly meat draws makes a real difference—one paw at a time!"
Revive Cannabis - Innisfail, Alberta
A Heartfelt Thank You to Revive Cannabis
On behalf of Boss Co., we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Revive Cannabis in Innisfail, Alberta, for their generous contributions and hosting their yearly fundraiser, to our charity organization. Your support plays a crucial role in helping us continue our mission to train and provide service and therapy dogs to those in need.
Thank you for being such a positive force in our community – your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated!
Nichole Fegan - Registered Provisional Psychologist
Boss Co. would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Reconnect Wellness and our in-house registered psychologist, Nichole, for their unwavering support of our service dog program and the incredible benefits these dogs bring to mental health.
Nichole’s dedication, compassion, and belief in the healing power of service dogs has been instrumental in the success of our mission. Her continued support helps strengthen the bond between people and their canine companions, and reinforces the vital role service and therapy dogs play in mental wellness.
We are truly grateful to have such a passionate advocate on our team.
Karing Holmes K9 Handling - Qualified Service Dog School
Our organization is proud to collaborate with Karing Holmes K9 Handling, a government-qualified service dog training school based in Alberta. This partnership ensures that all service and therapy dogs associated with our programs are trained to the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and reliability.
Karing Holmes is recognized by the Alberta government for meeting the strict criteria required for service dog training, including:
- Proven expertise in obedience and task-specific training,
- Compliance with Alberta’s Service Dogs Act and associated regulations,
- A commitment to ongoing support and education for both the dog and the handler.
By working closely with Karing Holmes, we are able to:
- Connect eligible Albertans with fully trained and certified service dogs,
- Ensure dogs are matched with handlers based on specific needs (mobility, PTSD, first responder support, etc.),
- Provide continued support for public access testing, recertification, and handler education.