Wade Beattie is the founder and director of Autism Dog Services. Wade began his career as a guide dog trainer/instructor in 1986 and for the past 10 years has worked with autistic children and their families. He has collaborated with some of the world's leading guide and service dog trainers and was a pioneer in bringing autism service dogs to Canada.
.

DEDICATION: ADS is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping children with autism and their families.

EXPERIENCE: ADS has extensive experience in the field of service dogs and specifically autism service dogs.

LOCAL: ADS conveniently travels to you for training and ongoing support.

REPUTABLE: ADS is a member of Assistance Dogs International and adheres to the high standards required by this international organization.

 Allison accepted a position to develop and manage NSD’s first formal breeding and puppy program. In this capacity, Allison spent several years working with breeders, volunteers, and families in the raising and training of foster-puppies.

Upon completing her apprenticeship as a autism service dog trainer and instructor, Allison assisted families with autism across the country. In recent years Allison was promoted to the position of Senior Trainer and managed all dog-related programs and student education.

Allison is thrilled to be joining Autism Dog Services to assist more families affected with autism alongside her former colleague, Wade Beattie.

Allison lives in Waterloo, Ontario and shares her life with her 2 young sons, husband, Labrador retriever and cat.