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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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May 15

We're happy to announce that lovely Link II is embarking on his new career as an Accredited Facility Dog!

We'd like to extend a big thank you to every member of this Albertan boy's village who has helped him on his journey.

🐾 Breeder Caretaker: Tracy & Greg Fuchs & Family
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Tracy & Chris Beaton, Kevin Hisko, and Sebastian Fox
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Gloria Bednar & Linda Elias, Samantha Prill, and Jenny Kinas

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs

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

May 14

Welcome to Advanced! Congratulations to these nine dogs who have started their Advanced Training journeys:

🤠 Bowden, Rosa, Sesame, and Taber joined the Advanced Training team in Calgary.
🌊 DK, Drax, Finian, Indy, and Reece joined the West Coast Advanced team.

#LifeInTheBlueVest #LifeOfAPADSDog

Image descriptions: All images show a photo of a Lab in a blue PADS vest, looking at the camera. The dog's name is written in white text in a blue box on the side of the image.
Image 1: PADS Bowden, a yellow Lab
Image 2: PADS DK, a black Lab
Image 3: PADS Drax, a black Lab
Image 4: PADS Finian, a black Lab
Image 5: PADS Indy, a yellow Lab
Image 6: PADS Reece, a black Lab
Image 7: PADS Rosa, a black Lab
Image 8: PADS Sesame, a yellow Lab
Image 9: PADS Taber, a black Lab

May 13

Not only is @sweet.serrano a super hero, he’s also a ✨model✨

We’re pleased to have partnered with our friends @dinko.paddles and @candypress on the latest dinko paddle, dog park. From the dog park to the pickleball court, this paddle celebrates fun and friendship fostered in the community.

PADS Serrano embodies this design, working hard to support his community with his sweet demeanour and calming presence. He also knows when to bring the fun with his goofy playful side 🐶

A portion of sales from each of these limited edition paddles comes back to PADS, to help train more superheroes like Serrano. Visit our bio to learn more 🔗

#Pickleball #DogsWithJobs

Video description: the video begins with a close up of the artwork on a pickleball paddle, which transitions into various photos of PADS Serrano, a black Lab with a blue PADS vest, timed to the music.

May 12

Happy Mother's Day to all our canine and human moms🌹💖

We're sending love and gratitude to all those who nurture, support, comfort and protect, be it birth moms, chosen moms, or dog moms

#MothersDay #DogMom

Image description: PADS Valentine, a yellow Lab, lies with PADS Angel II, a newborn black Lab puppy.

May 11

The last of our spring litters have put on their yellow vests and ventured out on their puppy-raising journeys 💛

We're excited to watch these six puppies grow up into incredible dogs with the help of their new raisers. In Calgary, Doane and Shelby met Melanie and Moira, while Shyloh, Goose, and Grant met Lisa, Fred, and Andrea in the Okanagan. Harvey has met his new friends at Dogs with Wings.

Thank you to the Doane Grant Thornton Foundation for your support of this litter, and to Sandra for your care during their first eight weeks 💛

#PADSPuppies #PuppyRaising

Image descriptions: all images show a young Lab puppy sitting in the grass wearing a yellow PADS vest. In the lower left of the image is a blue box with the puppy's name in white font.
Image 1: PADS Doane, a black Lab
Image 2: PADS Goose II, a black Lab
Image 3: PADS Grant, a yellow Lab
Image 4: PADS Harvey, a yellow Lab
Image 5: PADS Shelby, a black Lab
Image 6: PADS Shyloh, a black Lab

May 9

That's a wrap on PADS in Bloom in Calgary 🌼 Thank you to everyone who purchased hanging baskets in support of PADS - together you raised funds to help puppies like these blossom into life-changing service dogs.

#PADSDogs #PADSCalgary

Image description: Three Labs lie in front of a row of flower baskets. PADS Shah, a golden Lab, is on the left of the image. PADS Sarge II, a black Lab puppy, lies in the middle. PADS Morley, a yellow Lab, lies on the right. Below the photo is a blue banner with the words "Thank you! To everyone in Calgary who supported PADS in Bloom" and a white line drawing of a flower.

May 8

Taking a walk on the wild side 🐶🌲

Our West Coast Advanced Dogs visited Capilano Suspension Bridge recently for some natural thrills and amazing training opportunities. These brave dogs remained composed and engaged as they experienced uneven surfaces, new textures and heights (if you know the Cliffwalk, you know). Thanks @capilanosuspensionbridge for having us!

Video description: Six Labs in yellow PADS vests visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with their trainers. The video shows various clips of the dogs in various areas of the park.

#ExploreVancouver #DogFriendlyVancouver

May 8

NEWS | The puppies of the @whitecapsfc litter have been promoted to the Service Dog Development Squad (a.k.a. Puppy Raising) ⚽🐶

Last week, these nine pups donned their uniforms for the first time and met their new raisers. Blanco, Gaffer, Goaldie, Max and T-Bone met Annika, Sophie, James and Joanne & Russell. Tide travelled to the Okanagan to meet Elaine, while Tattor travelled to Calgary where she met Lindsay.

The team also made two trades - Sammy has been traded to our friends at @cnibguidedogs, while Boomer has joined our friends at @dogs_with_wings.

We can't wait to share the team's progress as they train their way to the big league - becoming fully-certified life-changing assistance dogs.

#VWFC #DogsWithJobs #padspuppies

Image descriptions: each image shows a young lab puppy in a yellow PADS vest, with their name in white on a blue background.
Image 1: PADS Blanco, a yellow Lab
Image 2: PADS Boomer, a yellow Lab
Image 3: PADS Gaffer, a yellow Lab
Image 4: PADS Goaldie, a dark yellow Lab
Image 5: PADS Max, a black Lab
Image 6: PADS Sammy, a black Lab
Image 7: PADS T-Bone, a yellow Lab
Image 8: PADS Tattor, a yellow Lab
Image 9: PADS Tide, a black Lab

May 7

As Canadian Mental Health Week continues, we’re proud to announce our latest fundraising campaign in support of our PTSD Service Dog Program - Strong Roots, Gentle Paws.

This campaign is inspired by Team Vader. Val spent a long and dedicated career with the RCMP before being diagnosed with PTSD and matched with PADS Vader. Vader's steady, grounding presence softens Val's edges as he walks with her through each day. His impact also reaches prospective PADS PTSD clients, as he offers comfort and reassurance.

Team Vader dedicates this campaign to Val’s mother, Rose, who witnessed the impact that Vader makes in countless people’s lives. Rose was a quiet yet passionate supporter of the PTSD Program at PADS. To honour her legacy of support, Val is generously matching all donations (up to $20K) made until National PTSD Awareness Day on June 27, 2025.

With Val's support, your gift will go twice as far. Give today through the link in our bio to help nurture strong roots, gentle paws, and a future full of possibility for people living with PTSD.

#PTSDAwareness #DogsWithJobs

Image descriptions:
Image 1: Val, a person in a white top and blue jeans stands on a beach and looks out at the ocean. She holds an RCMP Red Serge tunic over her shoulder. To her side is PADS Vader, a black Lab wearing a blue PADS vest. Vader looks intently up at his partner.
Image 2: On a beach, an RCMP Red Serge uniform is placed neatly on a rock in the foreground of the photo. In the background, Val and PADS Vader walk away from the camera, leaving the uniform behind.

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