Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
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our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-driven
We thrive off the passion of the people who have decided to join the PADS Family.
PADS currently runs volunteer programs in the BC Lower Mainland & Okanagan as well as in Calgary, AB., and is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.
pupdates
FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES
Our pups are always adventuring. Follow along each month to see what they’re up to and how they are doing!
Dahlia | March 2025
Dahlia is having fun learning all her mobility skills, such as button, tug, retrieve, my lap, behind, and push. She has a very busy training schedule! She is as sweet as ever, giving love using the "my lap" command or jump on cue every chance she can! We are...
Marsh II | March 2025
Marsh II is settling in wonderfully since starting his Advanced Training! He recently visited a Paramedic Class at the Justice Institute and did fantastic staying calm during their CPR training demonstrations—talk about being cool under pressure! Marsh also had a...
Finch | March 2025
Finch has been doing fantastic with her specialty skills! She’s been working on handling both human and dog distractions, and so far, she is improving! During off-leash walks in the woods, Finch practiced recall and worked through smell distractions—talk about staying...
Tay | March 2025
Tay is enjoying the learning of her mobility skills, including button, tug, retrieve, my lap, behind, and push. She has a very busy training schedule! We love Tay's funny involuntary sounds as she problem-solves while learning. We are incredibly grateful for the...