Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
OUR PROGRAMS
Service Dogs
Hearing Dogs
PTSD Service Dogs
Accredited Facility Dogs
VIP Dogs
NEWS & STORIES
Leahy: 2020 Legends
Leahy was truly an exceptional PADS Service Dog with a long career helping her partner Anya.
Macbeth: 2020 Legends
Macbeth touched thousands of lives and had the longest working career in the history of PADS.
Caber: 2020 Legends
One could write pages about the impact that Caber has had on those affected by trauma.
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenΒ
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 isΒ 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!
Groot | May 2025
PADS Groot has had an amazing couple of months! Heβs soaked up tons of cuddles, enjoyed scenic trail walks, and even spent a few days with the Advanced Crew. During that time, he practiced settling and staying calm while his main handler worked with other dogs β and...
Baldwin | May 2025
Baldwin had a nice, chill month. He is still working on his suspicion barking, and part of his training plan for this is a lot of off-leash trail walks and a lot of yummy enrichment, like frozen kongs, so Baldwin thinks that is a pretty sweet deal. Baldwin spent a lot...