April
Founder & Director
April is a passionate and highly skilled service dog trainer based in Victoria, Canada, with over a decade of hands-on experience in the field. Originally from the United Kingdom, April made the life-changing move to Canada more than ten years ago, where she discovered her true calling—empowering individuals with diverse abilities through the life-changing support of service dogs.
April holds respected industry certifications, including those from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT). These credentials reflect her deep expertise and her unwavering commitment to ethical, science-based, and compassionate training practices.
What sets April apart is not just her technical skill but her heart-centered approach. She has dedicated her career to creating meaningful partnerships between people and their service dogs, specializing in positive, relationship-based training that strengthens the unique bond between handler and dog.
April’s mission is simple yet powerful:
“To enhance the lives of both people and their canine companions through compassionate, inclusive, and effective training.”
As the founder of Pawsabilities Service Dog Society, April is driven by a deep belief that service dogs should be accessible to everyone who needs them, regardless of financial barriers. Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, she works tirelessly to break down obstacles and ensure that more individuals can experience the life-changing support that a service dog provides.
