Our Services
Every journey begins with a free initial assessment, where we evaluate your dog’s temperament, obedience level, and suitability for service work. From there, we guide you into the program that best fits your goals—whether you're just starting out or advancing your training.
Our programs are designed to support individuals facing physical, psychological, or neurological challenges, helping them gain independence, confidence, and a greater quality of life through the power of a trained service dog.
Obedience Training
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​At Paws 4 Resiliency, we are dedicated to building strong, reliable service dog teams through personalized, hands-on training. We work directly with both the individual and their dog, ensuring every program is tailored to meet real-life needs and long-term success.
We provide a strong foundation in basic to advanced commands, focus, socialization, and positive reinforcement for dogs of all ages and breeds. Our structured program spans 25 weeks across multiple levels (with dogs assessed— free—and placed appropriately), plus drop-in sessions for extra practice.
****Ongoing Development: At the end of the program, dogs have the option to continue into service dog
training or ongoing maintenance sessions to keep their skills sharp and progressing.
Therapy Dog Training
We empowers calm, friendly dogs and their handlers to bring comfort and joy to communities across Southern Alberta & Saskatchewan through animal-assisted visits in hospitals, schools, seniors' facilities, and more.
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The program builds on our foundational obedience training (the recommended starting point), focusing on advanced socialization, gentle demeanour, distraction-proof manners, and handler skills to ensure safe, positive interactions in various environments. Whether your dog is a pet ready to volunteer or you're exploring community service opportunities, we provide supportive, affordable guidance to help teams achieve certification and make a real difference.
Service Dog Training
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Our dedicated approach ensures teams meet the highest standards of excellence, with several certified pairs already making a life-changing impact.
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This program supports individuals with disabilities in Southern Alberta & Saskatchewan by providing rigorous, personalized training for owner-trained service dog teams, leading to official Alberta government certification. We guide handlers and their dogs—starting with our foundational 25-week obedience program—through advanced stages including impeccable public access skills, task-specific training (tailored to the handler's unique needs, such as medical alerts, mobility support, or psychiatric assistance), distraction-proof behaviour, and handler education for safe, effective teamwork. . We can also help our clients find a suitable dog for your needs.
Paws Focus & Flow Yoga with Dogs
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We focus on teaching dogs to settle calmly and wait while the handler moves gently nearby, without needing to reposition or follow reactively. Real-world skills for waiting rooms, appointments & beyond
Support focus, calm engagement, and bond-building between handler and dog.
NEW: PET GROOMING SERVICES
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Our grooming menu includes a range of gentle, tailored options—from baths and brush-outs to full grooms, nail trims, ear cleaning, and seasonal shed-downs—to keep your dog comfortable, clean, and looking their best year-round..
Maple Creek Service Dog Training
Service Dog Training – Now Available in Maple Creek
We are proud to offer service dog training for clients in Maple Creek. Our program is designed to support individuals with disabilities across Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan, helping owner-trained service dog teams develop the skills needed for real-world success. We guide handlers and their dogs through every stage of training—from advanced obedience and public access skills to customized task work tailored to individual needs, including medical alert, mobility support, and psychiatric assistance.
Drop-in Tuesday Nights at 6:00 pm
Email us for more info or Call Marilyn to Book
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