Canine Companions Dog Training

09/26/2025

Did last week’s environmental challenge inspire you to get out and explore with your dog? 🐕‍🦺🚶 Here’s this week’s challenge — I hope you and your dogs have just as much fun with it! Let me know in the comments how your pup does with this one! 😊

09/23/2025

There have been reports of salmonella being transmitted through dog food and treats. Here is some reliable information along with good suggestions for the safe handling of pet food. Stay safe! 🐾

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2025/outbreak-salmonella-infections-dog-food-treats.html

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09/19/2025

🐾 A little bit of fun for this Friday! 😆
Have a great weekend!

09/16/2025

Are you and your dog ready to take on a challenge together?! 🐕‍🦺🚶

Do you always walk your dog at the same time, in the same place and do the same thing? Doing this can be perfectly enjoyable, but it's nice to change your routine once in a while. New experiences are good for our brains and the same is true for our dogs! 😃

Doing something as simple as taking your dog to a new place will be exciting for your dog. You can also switch things up and do something different and unexpected in a familiar place. Doing these things will build your dog's confidence, improve obedience and help you to get focus from your dog.

Over the next few weeks, I'll issue a "challenge" to you each week to go to different environments and do something with your dog. Please watch the video to find out more and let me know your thoughts in the comments!

09/09/2025

Thinking about getting a dog? Many people assume small dogs are easier to manage than large ones— but is that really true? 🤔 Read our latest blog post to find out!

Are small dogs easier to handle than large dogs? Learn the truth about size, exercise needs, temperament, and training before choosing the right dog for you!

09/04/2025

Our Basic Manners Classes start next week — and only a few spots remain! If you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the perfect time to secure your place. It’s a wonderful opportunity to train, bond, and have fun with your dog. I’m always happy to answer any questions. 😊

📞 (250) 713-5582 ✉️ [email protected]
Register by phone or email | Learn more at www.caninecompanions.ca

09/04/2025

Thank you, Shelley for this great review! 💜

08/24/2025

Good News! Basic Manners Classes Are Back! 🎉 Are you looking to have your dog trained? We’re excited to share that our Basic Manners Classes are starting the week of September 8!

In this class, we focus on reward-based training to:
✔️ Teach essential behaviours
✔️ Strengthen your bond with your dog
✔️ Make learning fun for both of you

Spots are limited, so be sure to save your place early! Register by email or phone, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions. 🙂

📞 (250) 713-5582
📧 [email protected]
Learn more at www.caninecompanions.ca

08/15/2025

Some treasures have fur, four paws, and a tail that never stops wagging. 🐶✨

08/11/2025

Sharing this great opportunity to learn, have fun, and support scent detection sport with the Canadian Detection Sport Association! 😃

Let’s revisit volunteering for CDSA!

Trials are possible because of wonderful volunteers. Volunteers are the lifeblood of dog sports. At CDSA we want to show our appreciation for volunteers. Volunteers are given a guaranteed entry to bypass the lottery system for a CDSA trial of their choice (1 yr expiry) for every trial level they volunteer at. Volunteers are always fed and entered into prize draws as well.

We want volunteering to be the perfect opportunity to learn more about detection sport and CDSA. You can learn immensely from observing how a trial runs to viewing participants’ searches. Hosts will try to arrange it so that most volunteers get to view some searches during their day. Roles can include but are not limited to timing searches, gate stewarding, parking lot direction, score room data entry, dog in white, videography, etc.

CDSA has a training video you receive from the hosts about the different job descriptions. Please consider volunteering when you can to keep these dog sport trials possible!

If you see a trial you are interested in volunteering at, contact the host directly to see if they have spots left for the extra help!

08/08/2025

We’re resharing this helpful video for anyone whose dog struggles to pay attention to anything but the environment when you’re out on a walk. I know this can be really frustrating for the human end of the leash. But think of it from your dog’s perspective — dogs are designed to sniff and explore the world with their noses.

Instead of battling your dog over this, turn access to the environment into a fun reward for good behaviour, making the walk more rewarding for both of you!

I hope this video I made with Johnny can help you out. Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 😊

08/01/2025

🐾 A little bit of fun for this Friday! 😆
Have a great long weekend!