Autism Dog Services is committed to enabling and enriching the lives of children with autism. ADS provides highly trained service and therapy dogs to children with autism and their families.

Autism Dog Services is a non-profit organization located in Southern Ontario. ADS is led by Wade Beattie, one of the world's leading autism service dog trainers. With over 20 years of experience, Wade is one of Canada's most respected guide dog and service dog trainers.


What makes ADS stand out from other assistance dog organizations providing dogs
to children with autism?

Outstanding customer service & support for all applicant & graduate families

Prompt in-home interviews for all interested applicants

ADS believes in finding the best match possible for each applicant child & their family. A family may meet several dogs while on the ADS wait-list to determine which dog is best suited to them.

Regular communication & support for approved families on our wait-list

Quality pure-bred Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers & standard Poodles

Highly trained autism service dogs by leading autism service dog trainers

All puppies & dogs live in a home environment. ADS has a better understanding of it’s dogs by training & observing them in their natural environment. (ADS believes that dogs living in kennel environments experience anxiety & stress)

12-18 month wait for a service dog

Customized in-home training & support (with child & their parents/caregivers) for all of our service dog placements


We welcome inquiries at info@autismdogservices.ca
or 519-721-1068.

Autism Dog Services adheres to standards set by Assistance Dogs International (ADI)

Autism Dog Services, Cambridge, ON 2008