Breeding Hope.
Training Trust.
Changing Lives.

At Partner Dogs Canada, we specialize in breeding dogs who grow up to be Service dogs and Therapy dogs. These dogs, many of which are Golden Retrievers, are trained from a young age to bring comfort, connection, and care to those who need it most. We provide Service dogs to medically qualified individuals at no cost. We believe that the work these dogs do is life-changing and should be easily accessible to those who need their support the most.

Our Mission is to provide fully certified service dogs free of charge to medically qualified individuals.

Our dogs provide companionship for individuals with disabilities, but they are more than companions — they’re partners in partners in helping and healing. We aim to provide highly trained, temperament-tested Service dogs and Therapy dogs to individuals in need, while building a compassionate community of foster families, volunteers, and supporters who make it all possible.

Adult Golden Retriever service dog and young puppy in training wearing blue vests during a Partner Dogs Canada outdoor session.
Two veterinarians smiling while holding a litter of Golden Retriever puppies during a Partner Dogs Canada health check.
Golden paw print icon representing Partner Dogs Canada’s compassionate training and care for service and therapy dogs.

Who We Are

A small but dedicated team breeding and training Golden Retrievers to become Service or Therapy dogs for individuals and communities in need.

Service Dogs: A small, dedicated team breeding and training Golden Retrievers to become fully certified Service Dogs for medically qualified individuals
Therapy Dogs: A team of trainers providing ongoing programs to train and certify well-tempered family companions to be taken out into the community as Therapy Dogs

Golden paw print icon representing Partner Dogs Canada’s compassionate training and care for service and therapy dogs.

Why We Are

A well trained Service or Therapy dog can transform individual’s lives by providing healing to anyone struggling, and everyone deserves access to that support.

Golden paw print icon representing Partner Dogs Canada’s compassionate training and care for service and therapy dogs.

What We Do

From puppy training to matching Service or Therapy dogs with qualified recipients, we provide the love, skills, and resources needed to create life-changing partnerships.

How You Can Get Involved

Golden Retriever puppy from Partner Dogs Canada beginning early training to become a future service or therapy dog.

Become a Foster Parent

Help raise a future Service dog

Golden Retriever service dog in training walking calmly beside its handler during a public access exercise with Partner Dogs Canada.

Volunteer

Join our network of dedicated supporters

Golden Retriever puppy sitting beside a water bowl during early home training with Partner Dogs Canada.

Donate

Every dollar brings a dog one step closer to their person

Stories That Warm the Heart

Every dog we train changes a life — but don’t just take our word for it. Hear from the people whose lives have been touched by a Partner Dogs Canada Service or Therapy dog, and from the volunteers who help make it all happen.

What Our Community Says

A Life Forever Changed
When Ariella’s anxiety disorder made daily life overwhelming, a Golden Retriever named Jude became her lifeline. Through Partner Dogs Canada’s training program, Jude learned to recognize panic attacks and provide calm, grounding support — giving Emily her confidence and independence back.

Ariella S
Recipient’s Mother

Healing Through Partnership

Dr. Yasmine Kelton commends Partner Dogs Canada for its compassionate, evidence-based approach to matching service dogs with those in need. She’s witnessed the program’s profound impact on children with autism and others, calling it an essential part of holistic patient care.

Dr. Yasmine Kelton, MD
Primary Care Physician, Holy Trinity Medical Center

A Trusted Partner in Care

Dr. Stephanie Horgan Smith of Goldenvale Veterinary Hospital commends Nancy Hatch and Partner Dogs Canada for their dedication to breeding and training exceptional therapy and service dogs. She highlights Nancy’s deep expertise and commitment to selecting dogs with the perfect temperament to support human health and well-being.

Dr. Stephanie Horgan Smith
Goldenvale Veterinary Hospital

Learning, Growing, and Giving Back

Grace, a Grade 12 volunteer, shares how working with Nancy Hatch and Partner Dogs Canada has been a life-changing experience. Through training sessions and school visits, she’s witnessed the dogs’ incredible ability to comfort and connect with others — and discovered her own confidence and purpose along the way.

Grace
Grade 12 Student Volunteer, York Region

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Together, we’re building a kinder world — one paw at a time.