Cross Rd. Boarding, Training & Behaviour Services

30/04/2024

Come out this Saturday (May 4th) at our facility and watch teams play with their dogs and discs.
Does your dog love to fetch, chase a ball or frisbee? You can get involved in the fun with your dog too! We are starting our disc club up on May 5th at 10am. We can teach you how to play and throw a disc. Ask us about it!

09/03/2024

Hey everyone!

We would like our friends and clients to be aware that we are not the business with the Grand Opening on Cross Road. If you show up on that date, we will not have cake. Sorry!

This week marks our 10th year in business which we are proud of. Thousands of hours have been put into our continued education and training so we can care for your dogs in a certified fear free and force free environment.

We would like to thank our clients for their continued business. We enjoy giving your dogs a home away from home whether they attend daycare or overnight boarding.

We look forward to continuing to care for your dogs for many years to come ❤️

08/11/2023

We sell Inukshuk Professional Dog Food. Contact us for pricing. We carry ALL formulas and can figure out which will be best for your best buddy.

12/10/2023

Hours of Operation:
General Hours 9:00am to 5:00pm
Daycare 7:00am to 6:00pm
Overnight Boarding Drop off & Pickup 9:00am to 11:00am & 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Vaccination/Parasite Requirements:
Distemper, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Adenovirus, Rabies, Bordetellosis, Leptospirosis, Internal and External parasite treatment
Recommendation: Borreliosis (Lyme)
** Vaccines should be delivered minimum two weeks prior to their stay **

Services and Pricing:
Daycare
Full day $25.00 plus tax
Half day $20.00 plus tax

Overnight Boarding (pickups in 3-5 timeslot are charged for the day)
One dog, one kennel $38.00
Two dogs, one kennel $73.50
Price increase effective Feb 1st: $40 (1 dog), $78 (2 dogs)

All first time boarders will pre-pay the total of the first stay at booking. This cost is non-transferable and non-refundable.

Cancellation Policy:
A cancellation with 24 hours or less notice will be charged $38.00 plus tax. A no show will be charged the total amount for the booking and we will not re-book your dog(s) until payment is received. The fee is non-transferable and non-refundable.

Contact Us:
Phone/text: 902-986-1974
Email: [email protected]

28/06/2023

My husband, Steven and our dog Pete traveled to South Carolina in May and won this event in the states.
They have been on ESPN2 and TSN2 several times over the past few weeks!

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2022-disc-dog-challenge-winners/

13/04/2023

Our website is updated with new Puppy Socialization and Basic Life Skills classes. We are also going to soon update it with Advanced Life Skills classes, and Basic & Advanced Trick classes!

Visit our website for more information:

www.sublimecanine.ca

20/03/2023

I love this 😀 It's a funny, yet serious, picture. Hopefully getting the point across.
Why do owners feel the need to do this? How do you feel about your dog in your glass?
Don't CREATE tension between you and your dog. Keep your hands on your own glass. Period.

20/02/2023

As a force free dog trainer, I've been called it all.

"Cookie pusher."
"Purely positive" (PS. there's no such thing.)
"Passive."
"Push over."
"Soft."

One of the most common misconceptions about force free dog training is that all we do is throw cookies at the problem. Puppy is peeing in the house? Use cookies. Dog is biting guests when they stand up? Must need more cookies.

While it's true, I use a lot of cookies in my training, force free dog training is about so much more.

Force free training is about learning how to listen to dogs.
It's about learning a language, and then using it to communicate with each other.
It's about building bonds built on trust and respect, instead of fear and obedience.
It's about giving choices, and respecting those choices.
It's about showing a dog that they can be safe.
It's about teaching another sentient being in a way that they are best able to learn - and this way will absolutely not different from learner to learner.
It's about compassion.
It's about science and all of the laws that govern behavior analysis and change.

And yah, there's some cookies too.

12/01/2023

❄️EXERCISING YOUR DOG SAFELY IN WINTER❄️

I've had many clients asking about how long their dog should be outside this week now that the cold weather is here! I have provided below a few suggestions for keeping your canine safe.

🌬CHECK WEATHER AND TEMPERATURE PRIOR TO WALK
Check to see what the weather is like out before going for your walk. Factors such as ice, snow, wind chill, rain and puddles increase risk of injury to your dog depending on temperature.

☃️KEEP WALKS SHORT
Your walk may be 10 to 30 minutes depending on the risk factors involved for your particular dog on that day. If you are unsure whether it is safe, don't risk it and stay indoors.

🥶WATCH FOR WARNING SIGNS YOUR DOG IS UNCOMFORTABLE
Lifting paws, not wanting to go out, whining, cowering, licking feet and decreased activity are signals your dog will give you to let you know they are uncomfortable with the temperature and conditions and should be brought indoors immediately.

🧣UTILIZE WARM CLOTHING
Just like us when we go out, we bundle up! There are dozens of types and styles of clothing made for your dog to help them stay warm and better enjoy the winter weather. This may include: coats, jackets, hoodies, sweaters, hats and boots. Just because your dog has a fur coat doesn't mean they would not benefit from using clothes.

❤JUST REMEMBER
It is okay to skip walks for a couple days if it isn't safe conditions for you and your dog. There are dozens of other ways to exercise the body and mind of your dog. This can include: puzzles, toys, training, canine body conditioning or maybe your dog is small enough to use a treadmill!

Enjoy winter doing fun activities with your dog while making sure they are safe, happy and healthy!