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Leash of Hope Assistance Dogs

A charitable organization dedicated to training dogs for people with a variety of disabilities and using rescue puppies.

Thus creating hope at both ends of the leash

10/05/2026

Our beautiful wall calendars featuring our dogs and stunning scenery are now ready for pre-order. Order yours now and take advantage of the early bird pricing of $20.00. All proceeds go towards supporting the dogs and clients. https://www.leashofhope.com/product-page/2027-loh-calendars giftidea

09/30/2026

At Leash of Hope, our dogs take us to so many incredible places. Today, as we share some of those moments, we do so with gratitude and with recognition that enjoying these lands also comes with a responsibility to learn their histories and understand the ongoing impacts of colonialism and residential schools.

We honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and Indigenous communities.

Reconciliation is more than one day. It asks us to listen, learn, reflect, and carry that knowledge with us as we move through the lands we are fortunate to call home.

Every Child Matters. 🧡

08/26/2026

Happy International Dog Day!
Today we celebrate the dogs at the heart of Leash of Hope past and present.
From puppies taking their first wobbly steps into training, to dogs learning the skills that may one day change someone’s life, to our working teams out in the community, and our retired dogs enjoying everything they worked so hard for.
We also celebrate the dogs who came through our doors and decided that service work simply wasn’t for them. They may have taken a different path, but they are just as much a part of our story.
Every dog teaches us something. They challenge us, make us laugh, keep us humble, and continually remind us just how powerful the partnership between a person and a dog can be.
And speaking of retirement… here’s Guinness, our black Great Dane/Lab cross, demonstrating that after a working career, beach days are a perfectly acceptable full-time occupation.
To every dog who has been part of the Leash of Hope family. Happy International Dog Day!
May there be extra treats involved. ☀️ #

08/22/2026

Apparently we have a new job classification at Leash of Hope: Service Dog/Caddy!

Here we have one of our working dogs demonstrating a pretty important service dog skill: Holding a down-stay while his handler is away from him and out of sight.

Why does that matter?

There are plenty of situations where a handler may need to briefly move away from their dog. A well-trained service dog should be able to remain settled, stay where they have been asked to stay, and wait calmly for their handler to return.

In this case, he’s been left in charge of the golf clubs.

Which seems like a questionable staffing decision considering this particular employee is VERY ball motivated. 🎾

But there he is — holding his down-stay, minding the equipment and resisting the urge to offer unsolicited assistance with ball retrieval.

Service dog training isn’t just about the big, impressive tasks. Sometimes it’s about being able to do absolutely nothing when that’s exactly what your handler needs you to do.

10/10 down-stay.
Questionable caddy.
Would absolutely retrieve the ball.** ⛳🐕‍🦺.

08/18/2026

📸 It’s Photo Submission Time Again! 🐾
It’s that time of year when we start putting together our annual Leash of Hope calendar, and we need your photos!
Here’s one of the photos from this years calendar featuring Scotty, a chocolate lab who is looking out at the water that is calling her name! She is reminding us just how photogenic our dogs can be. So we’re calling on all of our clients and fosters — past and present — to dig through your camera rolls and send us your favourite photos of your dog from throughout the year.
Training adventures, working moments, beach days, mountain trips, goofy poses — we want them all!
So start scrolling through those camera rolls and send us your best shots — your dog could be featured in this year’s calendar!

08/02/2026

Happy Pride! 🌈🐾

Pride is about celebrating authenticity, belonging, and the right for every person to live openly and safely as themselves. Those values are ones we strive to uphold every day at Leash of Hope.

We know that many people within both the disability and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities continue to face barriers to accessing the support they need. No one should have to choose between being accepted and receiving the services that help them live independently.

Our commitment is simple: to provide an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming service dog program where every client, volunteer, foster, donor, and supporter is valued for who they are. We believe that accessibility and inclusion go hand in hand, and that everyone deserves the opportunity to build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections with the support of a highly trained service dog.

This Pride, we celebrate the incredible diversity of our community and stand alongside those continuing to advocate for equity, acceptance, and inclusion—not just during Pride, but every day of the year.

Happy Pride from all of us at Leash of Hope. 🌈❤️🐾

LoveIsLove

07/08/2026

This story is deeply personal to us.

The family featured in this article is one of our Leash of Hope families. Like so many families across British Columbia, they are facing uncertainty as changes to disability and autism funding continue to unfold.

Every day, we see the difference the right supports make. An assistance dog is life-changing, but it is only one piece of the puzzle. Therapies, behavioural supports, medical care, specialized equipment, and community programs all work together to help children build independence and reach their full potential.

When these supports are reduced, the impact is felt far beyond the individual family. Parents, siblings, schools, employers, and entire communities are affected.

We stand with this family and with every family navigating these changes. Every child deserves access to the supports they need, and every family deserves to know they won’t have to fight alone.

❤️ Together, we can build stronger, more inclusive communities

https://web.archive.org/web/20260707002435/https://mapleridgenews.com/2026/07/03/maple-ridge-parent-scared-to-lose-autism-funding-for-son/?

06/30/2026

🐾 **That's a Wrap on Our June Team Takeover Series!** 🐾

As June comes to a close, we want to say thank you to everyone who followed along with our Great Canadian Giving Challenge Team Takeover Series.

Throughout the month, our clients, volunteers, foster families, puppies in training, and service dog teams opened a window into their everyday lives. From busy workdays and community outings to training sessions, sports, school, and quiet moments at home, you helped us share the reality of what life with an assistance dog looks like.

Every story reminded us that assistance dogs do so much more than perform tasks—they help create opportunities, foster independence, and build confidence.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to every team who was willing to share their journey. Your openness, honesty, and enthusiasm helped showcase the incredible impact these partnerships have, not only on the handler but on families, workplaces, schools, and communities.

While our June Team Takeover Series has come to an end, our work continues every day. We'll keep rescuing, training, and supporting assistance dog teams, and we'll continue sharing their stories along the way.

If you've been thinking about supporting Leash of Hope, there's still time to make a difference. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us continue changing lives—one dog, one handler, and one partnership at a time.

Donate here:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/leash-of-hope-assistance-dogs-society/

Thank you for being part of our community and for cheering on our incredible teams. We couldn't do this without you. 💚🐾

06/28/2026

🐾 June Team Takeover – Meet Oberon & Tessa! 🐾

We’re excited to continue our Great Canadian Giving Challenge Team Takeover Series with Oberon and Tessa!

Today, Oberon is taking over our page to give you a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a service dog who works alongside a service dog trainer.

From training future assistance dogs and supporting clients to meetings, community outings, and everything in between, no two days are ever the same. As Tessa’s service dog, Oberon is a steady partner through every challenge while also helping make it possible to train the next generation of life-changing assistance dogs.

Throughout the day, you’ll see what it’s like balancing the roles of handler and trainer, and how one service dog can make a difference not only for one person, but for the many lives touched through Leash of Hope.

Every donation made during the month of June helps Leash of Hope continue rescuing, training, and supporting assistance dog teams in our community. Each donation also gives us another chance to win an additional $20,000 through the Great Canadian Giving Challenge.

Donate here:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/leash-of-hope-assistance-dogs-society/

👀 Watch this space throughout June! We’ll be featuring different clients, volunteers, fosters, and dogs as they take over our page and share their unique stories, challenges, successes, and adventures.

Be sure to follow along today as Oberon and Tessa share what life looks like behind the scenes of training assistance dogs while living life as an assistance dog team. 💚🐾

06/26/2026

🐾 June Team Takeover – Meet Elsa & Heather! 🐾

We’re excited to continue our Great Canadian Giving Challenge Team Takeover Series with Elsa and Heather!

Today, Elsa and Heather are taking over our page to give you a glimpse into their life together. As Heather’s medical alert dog, Elsa is much more than a companion—she’s a trusted partner who helps Heather navigate each day with greater confidence, independence, and peace of mind.

From everyday routines and community outings to the quiet moments most people never see, Elsa is always by Heather’s side, ready to do the job she’s been trained to do.

Throughout the day, Heather and Elsa will be sharing what life looks like as a medical alert service dog team and how their partnership makes it possible to live life to the fullest.

Every donation made during the month of June helps Leash of Hope continue rescuing, training, and supporting assistance dog teams in our community. Each donation also gives us another chance to win an additional $20,000 through the Great Canadian Giving Challenge.

Donate here:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/leash-of-hope-assistance-dogs-society/

👀 Watch this space throughout June! We’ll be featuring different clients, volunteers, fosters, and dogs as they take over our page and share their unique stories, challenges, successes, and adventures.

Be sure to follow along today as Elsa and Heather share the special bond that makes them such an incredible team! 💚🐾

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Thursday	4pm - 6pm

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