Autism Dog Services

11/21/2025

Join the global movement and save the date for December 2nd. With supporters like you, your donation will make a difference in the lives of our families and individuals with autism. ADS is grateful for your continued support. Less than 2 weeks until we give to Giving Tuesday. Follow the link https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/138422 for your generous donation!

11/20/2025

Please join ADS in welcoming another recent addition to the Puppy Program!

Welcome ADS Yukon with Maria and her family!

We are excited to welcome this new team to the ADS team. ADS Yukon arrives at Autism Dog Services from Saugeen Creek Labradors. Thank you to Saugeen Creek for providing another lovely puppy to the Puppy Program here at ADS.

Are you interested in puppy raising? Connect with ADS to learn more about how you can help! www.autismdogservices.ca

11/19/2025

We are happy to announce that ADS Noble found his calling!

He is the latest skilled Companion Plus Dog to be placed with Autism Dog Services. Noble has been placed to help support Bowen.

Bowen was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome when he was nine years old and struggled significantly in school and in social settings. He was often misunderstood with having bad behaviour and had very few friends.
In 2015, Bowen was matched up with Jake, a two year old service dog. Bowen and Jake became a team as he started grade nine and they went everywhere together. Unfortunately, this summer Bowen lost Jake suddenly and unexpectedly.Jake was everything to Bowen and the entire family was devestated by his loss - Jake changed Bowen's life.

When the family first inquired about getting a new dog to help support Bowen through Autism Dog Services, another service dog wasn't needed. Bowen needed a companion with some skills to be a friend for him when he needed support. After applying and being approved for a Skilled Companion Plus Dog, Bowen was matched up with Noble, a very tall, gentle Labrador Retriever.
Noble has been living with Bowen and his family for about a month and they couldn't be happier. He has adjusted wonderfully to their country life and has fit into their household seamlessly. Noble and Bowen sleep together every night in bed (a big ask for a double bed and two big guys) and they are becoming more and more connected. Noble uses his training to help Bowen feel at ease if he's unsure or struggling with something and Bowen is gaining independence by having a dog to count on him for everyday routines.

Congratulations to ADS Noble, and THANK YOU to Noble's village who helped to raise, train and guide him to this amazing career path!

11/19/2025

Join the global movement and save the date for December 2nd. With supporters like you, your donation will make a difference in the lives of our families and individuals with autism. ADS is grateful for your continued support. Two weeks until we give to Giving Tuesday. Follow the link https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/138422 for your generous donation!

11/15/2025

May Court Club KW have been a generous supporter of ADS. Come on out and support their wonderful Christmas Dreams Fundraiser in K-W from Wed Nov 26- Sat Dec 6!

11/14/2025

Come out and see Adam and Henry tomorrow as we are the charity of choice!

11/14/2025

11/13/2025

We are recruiting PUPPY RAISERS!

Autism Dog Services is planning to bring in puppies throughout December-March, and need your help!

Puppy Raisers are needed to socialize and provide basic training for puppies up to 12-18 months, before entering formal training with ADS.

Autism Dog Services stands out in its programs with a unique set up!
- 1-1 Home Support Trainers for all Puppy Raisers
- Educational Resources in different formats to suit learning needs of everyone
- 4 Class Locations - evening classes in Hamilton, Guelph and Cambridge and an daytime class in Brantford
- 24/7 hour on call line for emergencies and extra support
- 100% home based training from Puppy Program to Placement - absolutely no kennels
- opportunities to raise older puppies!
- Small, close knit community of staff and volunteers
- Extensive Sitter Program to care for puppies during vacations and provide breaks when needed
- multiple career choices for puppies to go into (Service Dog, Facility Dog, Skilled Companion Plus Dog, Companion Dog, Detection K9, Very Important Pets) because ADS values that every dog is unique and has skills suited for a variety of jobs!

Join Autism Dog Services as a Puppy Raiser TODAY, and see the impact a dog can have for an individual, family and community!

Have questions? Contact Janine Brubacher at [email protected] to learn more about this uniquely rewarding volunteer experience!

11/12/2025

ADS Fundraising Committee member Alexis Oliveira grew up in Brampton, ON. She is currently in a Bachelor of Science Undergraduate Degree studying Animal Biology with intention to become a veterinarian at OVC. Her love for animals lead her to research organizations that incorporated her love for animals. Part of the reason ADS sparked her interest was due to its non-profit aspect which made her realize how much the volunteers cared to change lives. Alexis has conducted a Paw Print Campaign at a Pet Value store in Guelph, ON where she raised over $200 in only a month. Not only did she raise funds to support the ADS organization but, she was also fulfilled watching the paw print signs increase each week, spreading the awareness of what ADS stands for. Other than running this exciting campaign, Alexis also helps out researching contact information for stores that we wish to connect with. Alexis loves being a part of the ADS team and seeing real examples of how it can change the lives of children with autism.

ADS appreciates all that you do for us!!

11/12/2025

The countdown begins for GIVING TUESDAY....follow our link for your donation...
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/138422