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-drivenย
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 isย 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!
Burgie | June 2025
As we approach Burgie's first birthday, she is developing into such a sweet companion. While she's still a sensitive...
Sokka | June 2025
Sokka continues to prepare for advanced training as he will be turned in next month.ย ย He continues to be easy to...
Duke II | June 2025
This month, I enjoyed going to puppy classes and visiting with my PADS puppy friends. I have been working on my heels...
Muffin | June 2025
Muffin has enjoyed working in an elementary school in Coquitlam with her new sitter!ย Every day brought lots of new...