Cadence was being raised and trained to be an assistance dog for someone with a physical disability or who is deaf or hard-of-hearing but in October of 2016, she was chosen for the Assistance Dogs International Breeding Cooperative. Cadence remained in the PADS community and had 3 litters contributing 27 puppies to training programs at PADS and other ADI schools in North America.
After her retirement from breeding, Cadence took the next step in her journey and joined the Advanced Training program where she learnt new skills needed to become a Service Dog.
In October, 2023, Cadence retired from her career as a service dog, and was adopted.
Name:Cadence
Breed:Golden Retriever (Female)
Birthdate:February 27, 2015
Dam:Indiana Canine Assistant Network's Alpine
Sire:Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind's Sapo
Puppy-Raisers:Tara Doherty, Brian Dong, Alan Hodgson, Elisabeth Macmillian
Sponsor:Lian Hui & Larry Wong
Program of Origin:Canine Partners for Life
Caretakers:Tara Doherty
Advanced Sitter:Emma Hedman, Tara Doherty
Advanced Trainer:Margaret Hicks / Lisa Davis