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Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | Uncategorized

ABOUT PADS

PADS dogs are raised and trained on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.

We acknowledge the importance of these lands and their history. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to improving our own understanding of local Indigenous peoples and their cultures.

We breed, raise and train fully certified assistance dogs. Our service (mobility & PTSD) and hearing dogs provide life-changing independence to those with disabilities. Our accredited facility dogs work with community professionals, such as teachers, RCMP and psychologists to help support healthy communities.

PADS is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.

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Mar 31

Team Shimmer is shining ✨

We’re happy to share that Shimmer’s client feels confident, now that she has a puppy-partner by her side! Shimmer assists with an array of daily activities, supporting her client’s independence. “Having Shimmer by my side has been nothing short of a life-altering experience,” she reports. “She has had a profound and positive effect on my life.”

Read more about Team Shimmer’s partnership through the link in our bio 🔗

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs

Image description: a woman wearing a red t-shirt and blue jeans sits in her wheelchair in a sun-lit park. Next to her sits PADS Shimmer, a black Lab wearing a blue PADS vest.

Mar 30

The tender-hearted Toast has found his job as an Accredited Facility Dog.

We're sending a huge congratulations out to all the members of Toast's village who have played a part in his assistance dog journey:

🐾 Breeder Caretakers: Tracy & Greg Fuchs & Family
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Jasmine Downward, Alanna Cooper & David Prenoslo, and Susan & Jim Mitchell
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Cathy Beaumont, Jasmine Downward, and Kris Papps

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs

Image description: PADS Toast, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS vest and blue collar, sits in front of a tree and looks attentively up at the camera. Beside him is a black sign with white writing that reads "Toast got a job. Congratulations team!"

Mar 30

🐾 FIELD TRIP ALERT! 🚨🐶

Nova, Texas, and Thunder—three of our amazing dogs-in-training recently took a paws from their lessons to explore the Vancouver Police Museum! 🕵️‍♂️🐾

Why a museum visit? It's all part of their exposure training. New sights, smells, and environments help our future assistance dogs build confidence and stay focused—no matter where life takes them with their future partners.

From vintage police gear to crime scene exhibits, these pups handled it all like pros! 💛🖤

Thank you to @policemuseum for your hospitality!

Image descriptions:
Image 1: Three yellow Labs sit on the steps outside of the Vancouver Police Museum. Two of the dogs wear yellow PADS vests, while the third wears a bracing harness.
Image 2: A yellow Lab wearing a yellow PADS vest sits in an examination room and looks up out of the frame.
Image 3: A yellow Lab wearing a brown leather bracing harness lies on the floor in front of a Vancouver Police motorcycle.

Mar 28

The PADS pups have been at the pitch gaining possession of everyone’s hearts ⚽️❤️

Our Assistance Dog Development Squad have been hard at work at BC Place, honing the skills that great assistance dogs need. Navigating crowds and remaining calm amongst the chaos is all part of a days work for these heroes-in-training - as is sharing their mission and melting hearts.

PADS is on site at every Vancouver Whitecaps home game this season - come visit us on the concourse at the next one!

#ServiceDogs #DogsWithJobs

Image descriptions:
Image 1: PADS Toast, a yellow Lab wearing a yellow PADS vest, lies calmly on a dog bed while being petter. He is looking up at the camera.
Image 2: PADS Avery, a black lab in a blue PADS vest, and PADS Toast, a yellow Lab in a yellow PADS vest, lie next to a dog bed and look attentively up at their handlers. Only their handlers arms are visible.
Image 3: PADS Toffee, a yellow lab in a yellow PADS vest, sits attentively and looks up out of the frame.

Mar 28

Mar 26

Together, this team is full of beans!

Dave is no stranger to PADS, having been one half of Team Jasper for more than 9 years. When Jasper retired and going out without a dog began to feel empty, Dave knew he was ready for a successor. PADS Beans III stepped up to fill Jasper’s paw prints, and has done so phenomenally ❤️

Dave reports that Beans has proven to be a loving, loyal, and incredibly intelligent companion. Her energy and joy is contagious. Beans supports Dave’s independence, performs tasks with precision, and even makes grocery shopping a pleasure!

“With Beans by my side, I feel confident and dignified,” Dave says. “She’s found her place in my heart and home.”

Read more about Team Beans’ bond through the link in our bio 🔗

#LifeInTheBlueVest #AssistanceDogs #DogsWithJobs

Image description: Dave, a man wearing a red baseball cap and a smile, sits in his wheelchair with PADS Beans III, a black Lab in a blue PADS vest, by his side.

Mar 25

Caring Quiche got a job! We're excited to see her flourish as a valued member of her new school counselling team ❤️

As she embarks on Team Training with her new partner, join us in congratulating all the members of Quiche's village that helped her on her journey.

🐾 Breeder Caretakers: Tracy & Greg Fuchs & Family
🐶 Puppy-Raiser: Sheila Sundell
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Jennifer Doherty, Donna Short, Fiona Mak, and George Prevost

Congratulations Team Quiche on this amazing accomplishment! 🎉⭐

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs

Image description: PADS Quiche, a yellow Lab wearing a blue PADS vest, sits in front of a tree. She looks soulfully at the camera. Next to her is a black sign with white writing that reads "Quiche got a job. Congratulations team!"

Mar 22

A Chickpea check-in in preparation of National Puppy Day! Chickpea has been hard at work learning all the important skills she'll need as an amazing assistance dog. She's been attending puppy classes, exploring new places, and meeting lots of new friends.

Speaking of friends, thank you to @peakedpies for helping to raise funds for this future hero's training! If you get a chance, stop by one of their locations for a pup cup and a pie, and visit the link in bio to help support her training journey.

#PADSDogs #PuppiesInTraining

Image descriptions:
Image 1: PADS Chickpea, a black Lab puppy wearing a yellow PADS vest, lies on the floor and looks p attentively at the camera.
Image 2: A close-up of PADS Chickpea enjoying a pup-cup.

Mar 21

Double tap to boop this high-flying snoot

PADS Tope, Piper IV, and Fiddle recently took a field trip with their Advanced trainers to @yvrairport. While they didn't board any flights (this time), they did get lots of practice navigating busy crowds, things on wheels, food court smells, and loud noises. And of course, plenty of passengers (as well as staff) were happy to see them at work.

#PADSDogs #DogDayOut #PADSAdvancedTraining

Image descriptions:
Image 1: Three yellow Labs wearing yellow PADS vests pose outside of a car parkade. PADS Fiddle and PADS Piper IV sit in the background, while PADS Tope stands and sniffs her nose towards the camera.
Image 2: Two yellow Labs wearing yellow PADS vests are outside in the sunshine by the entrance to the Vancouver Airport. PADS Piper IV lays on the left, while PADS Fiddle sits on the right.
Image 3: PADS Fiddle, PADS Piper IV, and PADS Tope, all yellow LABS wearing yellow PADS vests, sit outside of a car parkade and look at the camera.

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