Pacific Assistance Dogs Society

Pacific Assistance Dogs (PADS) is a non-profit based in Burnaby, BC, that breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs across Western Canada. Our Service (Mobility & PTSD) and Hearing dogs provide life-changing independence to those with disabilities. Our Accredited Facility Dogs work with professionals, such as Teachers, RCMP Officers and Psychologists to help support healthy communities.

PADS PTSD Service dogs assist veterans and first responders with PTSD and C-PTSD. These dogs are selected for their awareness and positive response to human emotions such as stress, anxiety, and fear. Each dog is trained to respond reliably to their handler’s unique needs, helping to remove barriers and promote greater participation in everyday activities PADS PTSD dogs can facilitate wellness and social re-integration, and are trained to help calm and ground their partner, interrupt nightmares, and act to add distance when other people get too close. PADS PTSD dogs are placed with veterans and first responders (police, fire, paramedic or military; active duty or retired) across Western Canada. Applicants must have a diagnosis of PTSD or C-PTSD.

Please visit our website for more information about our PTSD Service Dog Program: https://www.pads.ca/ptsd.