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Sylvan II | March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | Calgary, Pupdates

Sylvan, enjoying a sunny day at the Flower and Garden Festival at EPCOT.

Submitted by: Janet deKlerk

Sylvan II Mar 2025

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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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Apr 25

Tide checking in to see if you've got your access to the Whitecaps Puppy Cam yet 🐶⚽

This pup and her sibling squad are making their debut LIVE from April 29th to May 1st. Support the @whitecapsfc Litter by visiting the link in our bio to gain access to the cam.

#VWFC #padsdogs

Image description: PADS Tide, a black Lab puppy, sits outside and looks inquisitively at the camera.

Apr 23

Welcome to the lab-rary 📚🐶

Today is World Book Day and we have a very special #WishlistWednesday ask - we're looking for books to build our lending library. This library will offer extra resources to support our PADS humans in their training journeys. Visit the link in our bio to check out our trainers' reading list, and add some new books to our collection!

#PADSDogs #DogTraining

Image descriptions:
Image 1: PADS Skaha III, a young yellow Lab in a yellow PADS vest, sits in front of a book case and looks up at the camera.
Image 2: PADS Golly, a yellow Lab in a yellow PADS vest, sits in front of a book shelf and looks at the camera.
Image 3: PADS Cava, a young black Lab in a yellow PADS vest, lays in the sun on the bottom shelf of a book case.
Image 4: PADS Tio, a yellow Lab, lays at the top of some carpeted stairs next to a copy of 'Oh, The Places You'll Go' and looks at the camera.
Image 5: PADS Minnie II, a yellow Lab in a yellow PADS vest, lays on a mat in a library with shelves of books on either side of her.
Image 6: PADS Nat and PADS Parker, both yellow Labs in a yellow PADS vests, sit in a library and look at the camera. Between them is a sign reading "This space is reserved for teens."
Image 7: PADS Wrigley, a young black Lab in a yellow PADS vest, lays on the floor in a library and chews a chew toy.

Apr 22

Want in on this cuteness? This is your chance to join the Whitecaps Litter at their ‘pre-season’ training camp 🐶⚽️

These future service dogs are gearing up to meet their raisers, and you can tune in live to the Whitecaps Puppy Cam during their last week together. Visit the link in our bio between now and May 1st to support the litter, and you’ll get exclusive access.

Puppy Cam will run April 29 - May 1st, 7:00-8:00pm PST.

#PuppyCam #VWFC

Video Description: short clips of young PADS Lab puppies playing, with energetic music.

Apr 20

Happy Easter from the sweetest dogs around 🐰

Image descriptions:
Image 1: Four yellow Labs, PADS Thunder, PADS Fiddle, PADS Texas II, and PADS Waffle, sit in a row in front of a bed of tulips. Thunder is wearing bunny ears, Fiddle and Texas hold easter baskets, and Waffle holds a pair of bunny ears.
Image 2: PADS Perry, a black Lab in a yellow PADS vest, sits in front of an Easter display and looks up at the camera.
Image 3: a yellow Lab puppy wearing purple bunny ears lies on a carpet and looks up at the camera
Image 4: a black Lab wearing pink and white bunny ears, looks up at the camera

Apr 19

Amazing Aslan is making an astounding impact at Carson Graham Secondary School 🦁

Aslan’s partner, Christopher, shares how Aslan has become a key member of the school community. With his calm demeanour and love of hugs, he’s captured everyone’s hearts. One student recently reported that “these dogs are the best thing the school has ever done.”

Read more about amazing Aslan’s impact through the link in our bio 🔗

#DogsWithJobs #LifeInTheBlueVest

Image description: A man wearing a black jacket and glasses, sits outside on a bench. Next to him sits PADS Aslan, a yellow Lab in a blue PADS vest.

Apr 17

Moving through Canine Fitness Month like 🐶

Running, jumping, swimming, playing with friends - these are all ways that our dogs stay fit and healthy throughout their training. Their raisers also focus on helping them to build skills like loose-leash walking, balance, navigating uneven surfaces, and even staying still. All of this combined helps leads to happy, healthy service dogs!

How do you and your canine companions keep fit? Let us know in the comments

#CanineFitnessMonth

Video description: short clips of PADS dogs running, swimming, walking, and playing, with energetic music playing.

Apr 16

We're very pleased to announce that our calming Crumpet has gotten a job as a Service Dog!

As this girl moves into Team Training with her new partner, we'd like to take a moment to thank everyone who has helped her on her journey.

🐾 Breeder Caretaker: Tracy & Greg Fuchs & Family
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Beth Pinckston, Adrienne Benediktsson, Chelsea Kovacs, and Stephanie Jaggard
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Margaret Hicks, Laurie Ebanel, Don Larson & Sophie Chenier

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs

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

Apr 14

Our caring Quiche is making an incredible impact at Scott Creek Middle School 🐶

Her partner tells us that students feel more relaxed and grounded, knowing that Quiche is there to provide unconditional support. Her calming presence provides comfort and security, and her gentle companionship encourages anxious students to open up during counselling sessions.

“Overall, Quiche has become an invaluable part of the school community.” Read more about this amazing dog’s life-changing work through the link in our bio 🔗

#DogsWithJobs #LifeInTheBlueVest

Image description: A person with long dark hair and a smile kneels next to PADS Quiche, a yellow Lab in a PADS blue vest. Quiche is sitting calmly and offering her paw to the person. Both look at the camera.

Apr 12

We're pleased to announce that the astounding Alma has chosen her job!

As she steps into her career as an Accredited Facility Dog, we'd like to thank all the members of her village who have helped her on her journey:

🐾 Breeder Caretaker: Ruth & Ron Wiens
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Judy Czink, and Pam & Tim Esplen
🎓 Advanced Sitters: George Prevost, Karen Schooley, and Jill Kaczur
💛 1st Year Puppy Sponsor: Dogtopia Foundation Canada (Dogtopia of Kitchener)
💙 Advanced Training Sponsor: Dogtopia Foundation Canada (Dogtopia of Brampton)

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs

Image description: PADS Alma, a black Lab in a blue PADS vest and blue collar, sits in front of a garden and looks attentively at the camera. In front of her is a black sign with white writing that reads "Alma got a job. Congratulations team!"

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