Blue Collar K-9s

04/10/2025

“Some people will never understand how much someone can love a dog, but that’s okay, the dog knows…”
Author Unknown

03/19/2025

If anyone has, or knows of, a Canadian Hero Dog story please share it! Let’s give these dogs the recognition they deserve.

03/19/2025

HERO DOG, FLO
BCK9 would like to salute its’ first Canadian Hero Dog, Flo. She is a 4 year old Yukon Special from Whitehorse, currently living in Vancouver BC., with her parents Samantha and Scott and her little “sister” Sophie.
On February 18, 2025, while her human family visited with relatives, Flo spent time with her pet sitter and friend, Chris.
Her story unfolds in Chris’ own words: “Umm- Flo saved a dogs’ life yesterday!!
We went for a long play at the Trout Lake off leash area (she was amazing). Around mid-point an elderly woman came with an energetic black labradoodle I later learned she was babysitting for her son. I was playing with Flo and lost track of them when I heard her calling for him repeatedly, so I began looking as well. I don’t know if Flo could sense what we were doing, but she started to appear agitated.
After a minute of looking, Flo made a beeline for the small dock, which was really unlike her. Like she shot out of a cannon. She stopped right at the corner of it where the dock meets a large rock and stood stock still. I called for her but she didn’t move. She just kept looking at the corner of the dock at the water and back at me. When I didn’t come, she sprinted a quarter of the way to me, yelped, then sprinted back and stood still in the same place again, looking at something. I thought “Could she be calling ME!?” and started walking over.
When I got close enough, I saw what she was pointing at. The poor black labradoodle was fully submerged in a water patch that had no ice in it, holding on to the corner of the dock, trapped there by the ice around him, the high rock on the shore side, and unable to get a foothold up the dock. Because he was jet black, I could barely see him. He was panicking but completely silent.
I ran the rest of the way, tossed the leash, sprawled out on the dock and lifted him out of the water and onto me. He was terrified. Flo went up to him and I swear was checking to see if he was ok. After he caught his breath they ran off and played chase for a while (which was great to warm up the poor doodle). He was ok!
The older woman and everyone around her helping to look for the dog all saw this happen. She thanked me profusely, but it genuinely was NOT me that saved the dog. If Flo didn’t find him, no one would have. He was almost completely obscured and impossible to see, not making a sound. He very well may have drowned in the freezing water.
I have genuinely never seen anything more remarkable from any dog. I keep running it over in my mind to process it. I’m just gobsmacked!”
Well folks, we too are “gobsmacked” at how dogs can do what they do.
BCK9 gives Flo 2 PAWS up and says “Keep up the good work Flo, you’ve officially earned your BLUE COLLAR!

06/08/2024

“Tija” formerly known as “Vera”, our blue fawn Belgian Malinois has re-certified with ESWDA at ATS K9 and Sid Murray in Welland. She is the only bedbug dog located in the North.

06/08/2024

Blue Collar would like to introduce our new Drug Detection K9 “Chase”. He is a 2 year old Dutch Shepherd. Chase is originally from the States and was trained by Sid Murray of ATS K9 in Welland, ON.

11/14/2023

11/14/2023

Mesa is re-certified for narcotics! Eastern States Working Dog Association.
I can not say enough about the amazing knowledge and training I receive from Sid Murray of ATSK9. His years of experience can’t be beat.

10/23/2023

https://www.vox.com/down-to-earth/2023/10/15/23914204/paris-france-bed-bugs-infestation-outbreak

Great article about the resurgence of bedbugs!

08/25/2023

Please join us in welcoming our newest Blue Collar K-9s

07/28/2023

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07/10/2023

🐾 Exciting news! Blue Collar K9s is taking on a new challenge! In addition to our incredible drug detection services, we are now offering bedbug detection! 🐜🛏

No matter how clean and tidy your house may be, these pesky, embarrassing, and unwanted pests can become a real nightmare. Bedbugs are not only associated with dirty or cramped living conditions, they can infest any home. These tiny bugs are experts at hiding, and by the time you spot a problem, it may have already turned into a full-blown infestation. 😱

Did you know that the human eye is only accurate in detecting bedbug presence between 30-35% of the time? That's where our furry friends come in! 🐶 With their incredible sense of smell, our dogs are 90-95% accurate in finding those sneaky bugs. Plus, they can complete an inspection in no time at all! ⏱️

If you suspect you may have bedbugs, or know someone who could benefit from a thorough residence check, don't hesitate to reach out! We're here to answer any questions and schedule a convenient inspection for you. 📞

Don't let the unbearable thought of bedbugs ruin your sleep, call now and witness Tija in action! 😴💤

06/19/2023

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Introducing Mesa – a fawn sable Belgian Malinois born in Mexico on March 19th, 2019. 🐾 After relocating to North Carolina, she received specialized training as a drug detection dog before arriving in Canada in January 2021. There, Mesa was certified and began her career working throughout the mines in the North. On June 6th, 2021, she gave birth to a whopping 13 Malinois puppies! 💙 After weaning, this incredible mama got right back to work and loves nothing more than jumping in the truck, ready to go on her next adventure 🚚 Please like and share our page for more pupdates! 🐶