Enrich The Canine

08/13/2025

🐾 Exciting news for puppy parents! An 8-week Puppy Kindergarten starts Sept 7 at Pet Valu Smiths Falls, this is a great opportunity no matter where you’re coming from!

Taught by an incredible professional trainer and canine behaviour analyst, this class covers socialization, training foundations, potty training, routines, and more. You might even spot a familiar face in the mix 🤗

Details and registration info are on the flyer!

ANNOUNCING!!

SMITHS FALLS PUPPY CLASSES!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Topics covered: socialization, foundation obedience, schedule, routine, potty training, common issues & more!

Scan the QR code for more information & to sign up!

Location: Pet Valu Smiths Falls

Dates: Sept 7, 14, 28, Oct 5, 11, 19, 26, Nov 2

Time: 6pm Sundays

07/23/2025

If your schedule is outside the usual 9-5, that doesn’t mean your pet has to miss out on the care, routine, and enrichment they need. I'm now offering flexible availability to support local pet parents with:

● Late-night or early-morning walks
● Drop-in visits during overnight or extended shifts
● Enrichment and adventure outings
● Help keeping your pet’s routine consistent, no matter your hours

This is ideal for:
• Shift workers
• Healthcare & emergency staff
• Trades & early risers
• Anyone working long or unpredictable days

No rushing home, no missed walks - just reliable, thoughtful care that fits your schedule 🐾

Reach out to chat about what would work best for you - I’m happy to help!

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Registered, qualified and insured pet professional serving North Dundas & beyond. Specializing in enrichment-based care, adventures, and more.

07/09/2025

Ice cream picnic with the most adorable girls! 🍦🐾

Cindy (10!) and Nuala (9!) celebrated in style with a sunny visit to the Village Kitchen & Dairy Bar for pup cups and park hangs. It was a belated bday treat for Cindy who turned the big 10 years old last week —and also marks nearly 6 months of these two being part of my little adventure crew 🩵

Last week, we also hit up some local trails and a park for a big summer sniffari. These girls know how to make the most of every outing- and find the best spots for photo opportunities (they absolutely know how cute they are!)📸 🥰

Creating special moments like this is my jam! Whether it’s a birthday outing, a sniffari in a new spot, or just adding a little joy to your dog’s day—I love planning fun, enriching experiences for the pups in my care 🎉

Because every dog deserves a little adventure 🐕✨

06/30/2025

Meet Bree the Doberman and Lily the Presa Canario, two adorably sweet pups joining me for enrichment and essentials sessions! 🐾

These two are the most fun, happy-go-lucky takes on their breeds—smart, motivated, and eager to work alongside their very dedicated people! Within life skills and fulfillment, Bree is also becoming a k9 fitness allstar, and Lily's especially enjoying learning the cone game (you’ll spot her in action below, along with her smiley side-kick Duke!) 🌟

Excited and so grateful to be part of their journey! 🩵

06/20/2025

☀️ Happy First Day of Summer! ☀️

Baloney says happy summer from the trails! 🐶🌼 He’s rocking his daisy necklace and soaking up the sunshine — and we’re excited to do the same with your pups all season long. From shady adventures to enrichment fun and cool-down activities, we’ve got summer covered (safely, of course!).

As the temperatures rise 🌡some activities may be adjusted, shortened, or even rescheduled during hazardous conditions to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Notices will always be sent out in advance if any changes are needed due to weather.

Thanks for being here and supporting this little business- it means the world to get to do what I love everyday with such awesome pups (and humans!!) 🩵

06/18/2025

New look, same heart! 🐾

You may have noticed some changes! I’m excited to share my new logo (designed by my super talented partner! 🫶) and new website, created by yours truly. 🩵

Check it out!

Registered, qualified and insured pet professional serving North Dundas & beyond. Specializing in enrichment-based care, adventures, and more.

06/04/2025

On one of the first real scorchers of the season, Bracken made the wise choice: cool tile floors and slow, mindful exploration. He even took a little nap right in the middle of the store — true to his fern namesake — calm, grounded and growing in all the best ways 🌿

This adventure wasn’t just about escaping the heat. Taking the time to explore public indoor spaces thoughtfully can offer a surprising amount of enrichment, calm skill practice, and confidence building in the big real world. Taking some pressure off with no huge expectations and no rush, dogs often settle into these moments naturally 🐾

☀️ When it's too hot to handle, consider trading your average walk for indoor experiences or sniffari adventures that you believe your dog would enjoy— hardware stores, pet-friendly shops, parks and trails that offer shade and/or access to a body of water, or even a calm trip to the lobby of a familiar building can offer comfort, novelty, and connection 💛

06/04/2025

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05/23/2025

Big news! A new spay and neuter clinic is opening in our area and I couldn't be more excited about it! Ottawa Valley Spay Neuter Clinic is run by an incredible team of veterinary professionals and animal lovers- this clinic is here to make essential pet care more accessible and less stressful for everyone! 🐾

This kind of initiative is such a win for our community, and for the dogs 🐶 (and cats! 😸) who deserve the best care possible.

If you've been waiting for the right opportunity, now's the time! Learn more through their website!

05/14/2025

Just popping in to share some adorable fur-iends from the past little bit! 🐾

I’m not the best at posting updates, but the past few weeks have been full of amazing walks, enrichment visits, and private sessions with some truly wonderful pets. It’s been so rewarding to tailor each visit to what makes them happiest and see where they really thrive 🌻

Big thanks to the awesome pet parents who trust me with their companions—I’m so grateful to do what I love with such a great bunch 🥰

Also… with the warm weather finally kicking in, don't forget to shorten walks if needed, keep an eye out for shady spots to take breaks when needed, and make sure everyone stays hydrated! ☀️💧🐾

04/06/2025

03/20/2025

🌷 Happy First Day of Spring! 🌷

Spring has sprung! It brings fresh scents, curious critters, and plenty of muddy adventures! 🌿🐾

Baloney is celebrating the season change with many sniff-y adventures, proudly rocking his The Muzzle Movement muzzle in size "Taz" 🐶

Since starting the sport of scent work, Baloney has become quite the pro at sniffing out hidden treasures—including less-than-ideal snacks like food tossed from car windows and goose p**p. 🤢 It’s hard to stay so vigilent all the time when we want to just have fun, but thanks to his muzzle he can safely enjoy exploring without the risk of grabbing something harmful, giving him the enrichment he needs, and giving me total peace of mind!

And the best part? 💙 Baloney loves wearing his muzzle! Through plenty of training and fun games, we’ve made it a "party hat" he’s excited to wear. He runs, plays, and explores with total freedom—just with an extra layer of safety. 🐕‍🦺

🐾 Muzzles aren’t just for dogs who may bite —they’re a tool for safety, management, freedom and more. Whether preventing scavenging, supporting care, or providing safety & security during play and beyond, muzzles are a valuable part of responsible dog ownership. I chose this muzzle specifically because it offers much needed space for panting, drinking and comfort. I love that is has a removeable scavenger guard so if we want to do any training mid-adventure then he can easily eat from my hand without removing the whole muzzle.

💡 Pro Tip: With all the springtime exploring ahead, don’t forget to start your pet’s flea & tick prevention! 🐜

👀 Keep an eye out for more muzzle and gear training tips and games to help enhance your dog’s muzzle-wearing experience—because safety and fun can go paw-in-paw! 🐾🎉

A big shoutout goes to Quest Pet Gear for being the first canadian business to stock & sell these incredible muzzles! 🇨🇦🎉 If you stop by their site, don't forget to checkout all of the amazing custom pet essentials, gear, and more!