OUR Programs
PADS operates on a semester-based intake system. Applications for our service dog programs will open during certain windows throughout the year.
Mobility Service Dogs
Our Service Dogs are trained to do tasks such as: open and close doors, turn lights on and off, retrieve a telephone or other objects, pick up dropped objects (like a bank card or keys), pull manual wheelchairs, carry items like groceries, retrieve medication and provide balance and stability to clients with mobility issues.
PTSD SERVICE Dogs
Our Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Service Dogs are trained to support Veterans and First Responders (police, fire, paramedic or military; active duty or retired) with C-PTSD or PTSD. These dogs are trained to facilitate wellness and social re-integration in a variety of ways. They provide important physical, calming and grounding skills. Selected for their awareness and positive response to human emotions such as stress, anxiety and fear.
HEARING Dogs
These dogs are trained to alert their partner to a variety of sounds such as: knocking on the door, doorbells, ringing telephones, timers and smoke alarms. The dogs are trained to alert their partner to what is causing the sound by physically touching the person with their paw or nose.
