Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Assistant Puppy Trainer | Position Filled
THE POSITION The Assistant Puppy Trainer position is a brand new entry-level position in the Puppy-Raising Program (PRP) with planned advancement through to Puppy Raising Instructor (minimum 4 year process). The Assistant Puppy Trainer is part of an...
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.
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!
Tope | June 2025
This month, Tope began her Team Training and has been building an amazing bond with her client. She's truly thriving...
Kiyoko | June 2025
Kiyoko turned 9 months on June 19. What a fun month we’ve had now that summer is here and the weather is great for all...
Towhee | June 2025
We continue to have the best time raising Towhee as her breeder-caretakers. She is a loving pup who is happy to take a...
T-Bone | June 2025
June has been a busy month for me. I can sit, stay, take food on cue, and I can do my power steering. I still struggle...