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Story | April 2020

Friday, May 1, 2020 | Lower Mainland, Pupdates

We are working on basic skills, loose leash walking, recall and such.

Submitted By: Hilda Ryan

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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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We train life-changing dogs for incredible people with disabilities & community care professionals.

Apr 16

Professional Pinto is pleased to announce that she's got a job! We couldn't be more proud of her and her village:

🐾 Breeder Caretakers: Kailea Feddersen & Chris Bremer
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Nicole Schnapp, Gail & Randy Cooper, Sarah Gallagher, and Chantelle Jaques
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Erica & Christian Ward, Fiona Meagher, Michelle de Raadt, and Annette Vogt & Brian Foote
💛 1st Year Puppy Bursary: Raffi & Brad McKillop

#LifeInTheBlueVest #DogsWithJobs #ServiceDogsOfInstagram #PADSDogs
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Apr 12

Do you have questions for us? Ask us anything from training tips, grooming techniques, or canine fitness facts. Our training staff is here ready to help! 🐶❓

Leave your burning questions in the comments below and stay tuned! We'll be sharing the answers in our feed over the next few weeks! ⬇️✨

#AskATrainer #TrainLikeAPADSDog #VolunteerWithPADS
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Apr 10

The Magnificent Mercedes has got a job as a Hearing Dog!

We couldn't be more proud of her and her village:
🐾 Breeder-Caretakers: The Polman Family and the Wiens Family
🐶 Puppy-Raiser: Emily Nelson
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Stephanie Hu & Paul Yi and Pattie Sanderson
💛 Sponsor: mister Blake foundation

Join us in congratulating Team Mercedes!

#PADSDogs #LifeInTheBlueVest #misterBlakeFoundation
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Apr 9

For #TipTuesday we’re sharing some advice for good service dog etiquette! 🐾✨

If you encounter a service dog team while out with your pet pup, please keep a healthy distance between the dogs. 🤚

Although your pet pup may be well trained, an animal of any kind approaching an on-duty service dog can be a distraction. This can cause them to miss important cues from their client. 🚩

Be mindful and respect the space of the client and the service dog by keeping your distance.

Want to learn more about how to interact with a service dog team? We’ve got more to come!
Follow, like, and share to stay in the know!

#PADSDogs #ServiceDogEtiquette #TipTuesday
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Apr 7

Welcome to the village PADS Cava! ⭐

Cava traveled to us from National Service Dogs in Ontario to meet her Puppy-Raiser Rachel last week! ✈️

Join us in welcoming sweet Cava to our village! 💖

#PADSPuppies #LifeChangers @natlservicedogs
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Apr 6

Do you love dogs and are passionate about making a difference in your community? 🐶

Then do we have some good news for you! We are accepting applications for volunteer Puppy-Raisers & Breeder Caretakers in our West Coast region.

💖 When you volunteer with PADS, you join a community of compassionate individuals dedicated to changing lives, one dog at a time.

🔗 Link in bio and stories to explore these exciting volunteer positions.

#PADSVolunteers #PADSVolunteersRock #ChangeLives #LifeChangers
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Apr 5

The Delightful Deedee has got a job as a Hearing Dog!

We couldn't be more proud of her and her village:
🐾 School of Origin: Dog with Wings
🐶 Puppy-Raisers: Matthew Griffith & Aubrey Mosher
🎓 Advanced Sitters: Kelly Townsend & Branislav Orth, and Shannon Erickson & Michael McDonnell
💛 Sponsor: Dominion Securities Inc.

Join us in congratulating Team DeeDee in the comments!
Stay tuned - we have one more Hearing Dog with job to celebrate soon!!

#PADSDogs #LifeInTheBlueVest @dogs_with_wings
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Apr 4

Apr 3

We're so pleased to announce Team Taylor to our PADS community.

Matched late last year, Lauren shared how PADS Taylor is making a positive impact on her life.

"I am extremely grateful to everyone who got Taylor ready for her job. Her puppy raisers, advanced sitters, trainers, and the whole PADS community!

Taylor’s job is to alert me to a variety of sounds from fire alarms, to dropped items, to morning alarms – 10 sounds in total. Outside of these alerts, she also helps with my situational awareness. I now know when someone is coming up behind me or there is a siren in the distance. Taylor has greatly improved my safety (and not burning food is great too!).

Aside from being great at her job, Taylor is goofy (with a dash of sass) and loves to make people laugh. She is full of bouncy, fun energy, but is also a snuggler. She is the paradox that I described when PADS asked about my ideal dog."

Let's show Team Taylor a warm PADS welcome in the comments below!

#LifeInTheBlueVest #LifeChangers #HearingDogs
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Apr 20

Featured 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Paddles for PADS

May 3

Featured 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

PADS in Bloom: Hanging Basket Fundraiser

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Jun 8

Featured 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Burnaby Shred Event 2024

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