CrewK9

21/08/2025

💙 Dozer update! 💙

We were so worried a little while ago that he might have cancer, but thankfully he seems to be doing better and we’re really hoping things stay that way. 🙏🐾

We’re still keeping up with training a couple times a week—working on getting comfortable with a collar and leash, practicing some handling, and building up his basic obedience. He’s such a strong, brave boy and we’re so proud of the progress he’s making! 🐶✨

07/08/2025

Today took an unexpected turn….

I offered to bring Dozer, a dog I recently started working with, to a nearby vet.
His owner had noticed a small lump developing in his throat, but today it was the size of a softball! 🥎
Since his owner was quite anxious about the visit — and because Dozer can become reactive when handled — I made the call to take him on my own, hoping it would keep him calmer.

We spent about an hour outside the clinic, working slowly in the parking lot. With treats, patience, and trust-building, we practiced staying calm with the muzzle on — and he did very well.

Unfortunately, the news we received was much heavier than expected. There’s a possibility Dozer is facing a terminal illness. 😢
It’s heartbreaking how quickly things can change. I’m holding onto hope for Dozer, and sending all my love and strength to his family as they wait for further testing. 🙏 💐 💜

05/07/2025

🐾 Meet Dozer 🐾
This sweet face peeked up at me today during our first training session — and totally stole my heart. 💛

Dozer has some fear-based aggression, and at one point, a vet even said he should be put down because he couldn’t be handled. 😔

But today? We played games. We had fun. We started building something real — trust.

He’s not a lost cause. He’s a dog who just needed someone to believe in him. I’m so excited to see where this journey takes us. 💪🐶

04/07/2025

It’s been a little while since I’ve posted.

Life has been full of changes lately—some big, some unexpected, but all part of the journey. Career shifts, personal growth, and a lot of learning along the way.

Grateful for the challenges that shape me and the people who stick around while I navigate them. 💫

I’m happy to announce that I am accepting new (and old) clients!
I will also be available after the summer for some occasional boarding!!!
If you read this far, please share your fur babies in the comments with me!

23/03/2025

I had the pleasure of working with Daisy and her humans today. Best part was….it wasn’t raining out!

Daisy’s mom was having difficulty going for walks around the neighborhood because Daisy had really started to pull hard on her leash.

A change of equipment and some simple exercises to practice, and mom and dad looked like pro trainers by the end of our 1 hour session.

Daisy was a total star and showed off how capable she is, and how fun training can be!
I am excited to hear about their progress in the following weeks!

Call/text Kate at 778-899-5681 if you would like to discuss private training for you and your canine companion.

20/01/2025

18/01/2025

Do you live with small, yappy dogs like I do? Is your schedule hectic and you feel like you don’t have a lot of extra time to train?

Try this!! 👇
•Grab yourself a few containers of treats and place one at each door.
(I came accross this spice rack at the Cloverdale RAPS Thrift Store! I mounted it to my wall right by the door, and filled it with a variety of small treats).

•Whenever you enter the house (or guests come to the door), grab the treats. Interrupt your dogs barking by shaking the container. Say “Shush” or “Quiet” and the very moment there is a pause in the barking, reward your dog with a jackpot of treats on the floor.

•Have everyone else in the house start to do the same thing. Consistency is key!

•Plan ahead. Know when people are coming to the door so you can have treats ready to go. (I try to put my dogs outside in the back first. Allow company to come in, and then I shake the container of treats right infront of the dogs as I let them back inside. That way they intensely focus on me and the treats which prevents any barking. I sprinkle treats on the floor and bring the jar along with me to where my company is and say “go say hi!”)

Welcome to functional training baby!
No extra time is needed for this. Start training during your everyday routine.

You can spice things up further by only giving your dog treats in their crate or on a mat/bed etc. Put a cue word like “Place” together with it all.

Let me know if you have tried this, or if you plan on it. Let me know how it goes!

29/12/2024

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09/12/2024

The elves were busy training lastnight 😆 The mini Kong was my favourite!

28/11/2024

27/11/2024

You would never guess that I adopted this little girl a year ago, or that she is around 11-12 years old.

From watching this interaction with her, what kind of past do you think she had?

Winnie will usually scream or urinate when anyone tries to pick her up, including me, and I’m her person! She will not come to me when prompted, unless treats or squeaky toys are involved, and given the opportunity she will then she will run to her bed, usually cowering and sometimes peeing along the way.

Up until now she has always followed me around, and jumps right onto my lap (in a chair) when she wants attention. I’m starting to have everyone in the family only approach with food for now to see if we can desensitize her to being picked up, and eventually fade out food/toys entirely.
I’ll post our progress along the way!

22/11/2024

Happy Friday!