Stoked Dogs - Dog Training

28/07/2025

Events and classes!
It's a busy time at Stoked Dogs. Between puppies, walks, training clients and summer markets, it's been a great summer so far (minus the mosquitoes). I wanted to provide a quick summary of everything going on:

PUPS & PINTS! This Tuesday July 29 7-8pm
This is the class to come attend if you're looking to turn your pup into the ultimate patio pup. At the lovely VRGE dog friendly patio, we'll go over all the basic skills you need to master with your dog to have an enjoyable time at the patio this summer. Only $25 (taxes included) and just a few spots left: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLBDNP8M98F4M/checkout/SGJWR2YT3EZOYXA6HLSJAG4C

BARKS & BREWS Tuesday August 12 7pm
This is a FREE event to meet some fellow local dog lovers. Come with or without your pup to the VRGE dog friendly patio for food, drinks and great conversations with other dog folks. I'll be doing a short talk on canine body language, play and successful introductions and I'll be raffling off a Biothane leash for one of the attendees. https://stokeddogs.ca/classes/

BUILD THE STOKE RECALL Class Starts August 19th
This 3 session class is designed to teach you the foundation of recall training for a reliable recall. Reliable recalls don't just happen, they need to be trained. Learn the skills you need to get that off leash reliability you've been looking for! Spots have started to fill up so don't wait to register
https://stokeddogs.ca/classes/

17/07/2025

Want some new friends for your four legged bestie? Looking for others with similar dogs who want to get out for long walks at the flats or big hikes? Then come to our free social event Barks & Brews. This event will be hosted by on their dog friendly patio. Dogs aren’t required to attend, but well behaved pups are more than welcome!

Come for some drink and food specials and settle in for a short discussion on canine social behaviour and play with a certified professional dog trainer with over a decade of experience and training. After, feel free to ask your own canine behaviour and training questions. Finally, stick around for a raffle for a biothane leash at the end. All participants get an automatic entry.

No registration required! Just come as you are or just come to see the dogs ;).

16/07/2025

Recall class is back!
Build the Stoke Recall Class is designed to teach you the skills you'll need to master recall with your dog. Held over three sessions, you'll learn the foundations of building a reliable recall and get two full sessions in of practice and fun! Class starts August 19th! Limited spots available.

Virtual session – Tuesday August 19 6:30pm-7:30pm
In-person 1 – Thursday August 21 6:30pm-7:30pm
In-person 2 – Tuesday August 26 July 7 6:30pm-7:30pm

Register at the following link or the link in bio: https://stokeddogs.ca/classes/

15/07/2025

NEW LOCAL COLLABORATION!
Very excited to announce the first upcoming event with @ in Revelstoke. If you've already visited, you know they have a fantastic local dog-friendly patio. We'll be taking advantage of that to offer a 1 hour event on how to teach your dog the ultimate patio dog skills. Part training class, part fun hangout.
Registration for this event is required and available here: https://stokeddogs.ca/classes/

Fine print: Your dog may or may not look this cool by the end of the night. Results not guaranteed.

11/07/2025

Taking a much needed break to recharge and fill my cup with a bit of adventure and exploring.

There's lots going on as soon as I'm back so watch for scheduled posts coming up and sign up for the newsletter to get the latest news on Monday.

26/05/2025

Animal Kind was nice enough to re-share an article I wrote for them previously on Tips for a summer of fun adventures with your dogs. Resharing here for those who may have missed it:

Thinking of doing summer activities with your dog, like hiking, camping or paddle boarding? Get these top tips for an unforgettable summer with your dog from AnimalKind accredited trainer Lynn Gagnon.

25/04/2025

If you want to see your dog looking this psyched on recalling back to you, Recall Class starts Monday!!!

I’ve still got a few spots left in my spring Build the Stoke Recall Class and the Stop the Pulling mini-class on leash skills.

Sign up to get your spot and set yourself up for a summer of fun and not frustration!

https://stokeddogs.ca/classes/

23/11/2024

Find me on Saturday at the Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market. I'll be selling biothane leashes, long-lines and collars from 10am-3pm. These are locally made, durable, waterproof, stinkproof products that make life with a dog in Revelstoke, just that much more enjoyable.

21/11/2024

Plan to ski with your dog this winter? The snow is flying and the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club (RNSC) is busy preparing for another epic season. If you're looking to take your dog on the Dog Loop and want to learn some skills on how to put your best foot (ski) forward this season, Introduction to Skiing with Dog classes are up and open for registration!

These classes are for RNSC members and their dogs and are 1 hour long with training reference materials provided by email after (so you can refer to any of the skills covered for a refresher throughout the season). You'll learn the core skills you need to have a fun time on the Dog Loop.

Multiple dates available but spots are limited so register today:
https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=37206&lan=1&cartlevel=1

P.S. If you haven't gotten your membership yet, the early bird price is only on until November 30th!

04/11/2024

Glove season is around the corner and that can be hugely annoying when you're working on training dogs outside. Your gloves get covered in treat residue and if you're dealing with something high value like hot dogs, that's not pleasant. Fingerless gloves can be helpful but one of my favourite tricks is using squeeze tubes instead.

Get some wet dog food and a re-fillable tube and you've got a treat dispenser you can use with your gloved hands easily. One little squeeze = one treat.

My go-to's are the Coghlan's Squeeze Tubes for camping. They are easy to fill and most importantly easy to clean. Lots of outdoor stores will sell them or you can find them online. For the wet food, avoid the super chunky recipes. This one was about as chunky as this tube could handle. If the food is too thick, blend with a bit of water before putting it in the tube.

31/10/2024

It's almost Halloween!

This holiday is often a weird one for dogs. All of the sudden spooky inflatables, skeletons and other objects appear on people's yards and then one night a bunch of kids run around dressed up in strange costumes. Dogs can be understandably unsure of it all! Halloween can present opportunities and challenges, depending on your individual dog. So I thought I would share some tips for puppies, reactive dogs and dogs in-training. Hopefully something in this post can help you and your dog get the most of the festivities.

10/10/2024

You guessed it, Stoked Dogs is selling Biothane products now! Handmade in Revelstoke, right in my little workshop with a press, strong rivets, and the nicest hardware I've been able to source.

Biothane has become a staple of my dog training and walking kit. When I moved to Revelstoke, I got so tired of cleaning my nylon leashes, long lines and collars. It's just so wet and muddy here. So I started replacing my gear with biothane. Biothane is incredibly strong, waterproof, smell proof and easy to clean. I've been using the same long lines for over four years and none of them have broken.

For the past few years, I've managed to source some biothane long lines for clients and others in Revelstoke. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a regular supplier. So I decided it was just time to learn a new skill. After some research, practice and sourcing of equipment and materials, I'm happy to say I can provide Biothane products in Revelstoke that are made right here.

The long lines pictured here are available right now. I've got:
3/4" Biothane 30ft Long Line in Neon Orange with Nickel Hardware $70
1/2" Biothane 20ft Long Line in Seafoam with Black Hardware $55
1/2" Biothane 20ft Long Line in Lagoon Blue with Black Hardware $55
1/2" Biothane 20ft Long Line in Neon Pink with Black Hardware $55
1/2" Biothane 20ft Long Line in Black with Black Hardware $55

If you're interested in one of these or are interested in a custom order, please reach out through my contact form on my website.

I'm excited to bring you more including the highly useful 4ft "Offleash" Leash - the perfect length of leash to have on you to walk your dog to the designated off leash areas, collars, hanging planters, and SUP leashes.

Website updates will come soon but biothane is available now, so if you're ready to order, reach out!