Pacific Assistance Dogs Society

Gratitude | We are grateful for the support of our community and those who share our mission.

Respect | We hold in high esteem those who support our mission with their time, their money, or their actions. We are kind to our dogs and always consider their dignity and health.

Accountability | We exhibit a high level of care and conduct when considering or taking action.

Integrity | We are sincere and genuine when we consider or take action.

Trust | We appreciate those who place their confidence in us, and we act in ways to maintain that level of faith in our mission.

Transparency | We conduct ourselves openly and consider stakeholders and the community as our partners in the fulfillment of our mission.

PROUD TO BE CANADA’S 1ST FULLY ACCREDITED ASSISTANCE DOG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

PADS achieved full accreditation from Assistance Dogs International (ADI) in 2002. ADI is the international body that sets standards for assistance dog training, placement and client care. Members of ADI meet regularly to share ideas and conduct business regarding educating the public about assistance dogs, advocating for the legal rights of people with disabilities partnered with assistance dogs, and the setting of standards and establishing guidelines and ethics for the training of these dogs. ADI has a comprehensive accreditation system and members have to be regularly assessed to ensure they meet the high standards expected of assistance dog programs. We strive to meet or exceed the standards and ethics developed by the ADI Standards and Ethics Committee.

Clients working in partnership with an assistance dog are also key to making the partnership work. Programs have responsibilities towards the clients and clients have responsibilities towards their dogs, which are outlined in these standards.