Karl's Canine Krew

08/12/2026

Training Tips Tuesday | Crate Training Done Right
Sponsored by Jordan's Canines Jordan's K9's
Crate training a rescue pup? Here's the mindset shift that makes all the difference.
The crate isn't a punishment — it's their den. A place that belongs to them, where the world feels smaller and safer. Start with the door open, toss a treat inside, and let them explore on their own time. Add a soft blanket. Let them choose to go in.
When the crate becomes their safe spot instead of something to avoid, you've got the foundation for a confident, settled dog.
Patience today builds trust for a lifetime. 🐾
What's your biggest crate training question? Drop it in the comments and we'll help!

08/11/2026

🎪🐾 Four days out — and the runway is almost ready for its most adorable stars.
Get ready for the dog walk at the 4 Legged Frend-zy, presented by Dreamy Doggies! Picture pups strutting their stuff in a runway-style fashion show, wagging tails, and a whole crowd cheering them on. And right there in the spotlight? Adoptable dogs from Karl's Canine Krew, ready to charm you and maybe steal your heart for good. One of them is Boudreaux — a handsome, 79-pound bundle of joy who's getting a special groom just for this event. If you've ever wanted to meet a dog who leads with his whole heart, Bou is your guy.
Here's the fun waiting for you:
👗 Dog walk fashion show — touch-up area opens at noon, walk & judging at 2:00 PM
🎡 Carnival games — Plinko, Co****le, Spin the Wheel, Duck Pond, Ice Fishing & Dice Roll
💃 Belly dance performance by Triple Moon Belly Dance at 3:00 PM
🎟️ Doggie drawing at 3:30 PM — every four-legged guest can enter one ticket!
🛍️ Local vendors packed with handmade, dog-lover finds
🐶 Adoptable KCK pups hoping to meet the person who takes them home
📅 Saturday, August 15 · 12–4 PM
📍 Storybook Brewing, 3119 N El Paso St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Grab a brew, round up your crew, and make a day of it. Every game you play and every dog you cheer for brings a rescue pup one step closer to a forever home.
Four days to plan — together, we can send another dog home. ❤️
If your dog hit the runway, what would their strut theme song be?

08/11/2026

till on the fence about Crestone's Dog Ball? Here are 5 reasons to say YES 🐾:
1️⃣ Delicious appetizers (need we say more?)
2️⃣ A photo booth that'll fill your camera roll
3️⃣ A Cutest Dog Contest — bring your pup!
4️⃣ A silent auction full of amazing items
5️⃣ You'll be supporting rescue dogs who need you most ❤️
September 26. The Loft, Old Colorado City. 6 PM. Be there! Tickets: https://givebutter.com/c/dogball2026

08/11/2026

Ruben and Baldur have never faced anything alone. Not their past, and not this. 🐾
These two bonded brothers do everything side by side — and now they're taking on heartworms together, one day at a time. The road ahead is real: a 120-day treatment plan with the caring team at Red Rocks Veterinary Health, from doxycycline to careful injections to long stretches of quiet rest.
Here's what your gift can do:
💊 $15 helps cover a stretch of their daily doxycycline
🩺 $35 helps fund a follow-up heartworm test to track their progress
💉 $75 helps bring one of the boys closer to a life-saving injection
💚 $150 moves both brothers a giant step toward a clean bill of health
No amount is too small. Every dollar you give is one less worry standing between Ruben and Baldur and the healthy, playful future they deserve.
Give what you can today 👉 https://givebutter.com/two-brothers-one-diagnosis-wki6nr
They've always had each other. Together, let's make sure they have all of us, too.

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

Some dogs greet you with their whole body — a wagging tail, happy wiggles, and a face that says finally, you're here 🐾
Meet Dodger. This sweet, silly Staffy mix is a puppy with a heart full of love and puppy kisses to spare.
Dodger is affectionate, playful, and outgoing — the kind of pup who follows you around just to see what you're up to, then curls in for a cuddle once the zoomies wear off. He adores people of all ages, kids included, and loves playing with other dogs.
He's got high-puppy energy and a big, bright future ahead. Dodger is housebroken, working hard on his crate training, and already knows "sit." He rides beautifully in the car too, so every adventure is better with him along. With a little patience and lots of love, this eager-to-please boy will grow into an incredible best friend — and you get to be the one who helps him get there.
You can't change Dodger's past, but you can give him a joyful, love-filled future.
Ready to meet your next best friend? Apply to adopt Dodger — link in bio. Let's rewrite his story together. ❤️

08/11/2026

🎵🐾 Two days to go — and there's a seat at the table with your name on it.
This Thursday, Karl's Canine Krew is bringing the fun to Pub Dog Colorado Springs for Music Bingo. Come for the music, stay for the wagging tails, and leave knowing you helped a rescue dog get one step closer to home.
Here's what's waiting for you:
🎵 Music Bingo starts at 7:00 PM
🐶 Meet adoptable dogs ready for their forever families
❤️ Chat with our team about fostering and adoption
🍻 Enjoy food, drinks, and prizes
🐾 Round up your tab to help our rescue pups
📅 Thursday, August 13 · 7:00 PM
📍 Pub Dog Colorado , 2207 Bott Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
We're your Round Up Rescue partner every second Thursday, August through December — so if you love it Thursday, you can make it a monthly tradition. Every song, every round, and every rounded-up tab helps rewrite the future for a dog still waiting for home.
Two days out is the perfect time to round up your crew. Together, we can send another pup home. ❤️
Who's saving you a seat Thursday night?

08/10/2026

Make a Difference Monday looks a little different for two brothers this week. 🐾
Meet Ruben and Baldur — bonded rescue brothers who do everything side by side. Same soulful eyes, same gentle hearts, and now the same diagnosis: heartworm positive. But here's what we know about these boys — they've never faced anything alone, and they're not about to start.
Their road to healthy days is a real one: a 120-day treatment plan with the caring team at Red Rocks Veterinary Health. Medication, careful injections, and long weeks of quiet rest until both hearts are strong again.
That's where you come in.
Today, one choice can change everything for Ruben and Baldur:
💊 A gift helps cover the medication that starts their healing
💉 Your support brings each boy closer to a life-saving injection
💙 Every dollar moves both brothers toward a clean bill of health
You can't undo what these two have already been through. But you can help write what comes next — a future full of zoomies, full bellies, and forever homes of their own.
Make your difference today 👉 https://givebutter.com/two-brothers-one-diagnosis-wki6nr
Ruben and Baldur have always had each other. Together, let's make sure they have all of us too. 💙

08/10/2026

🧘♀️🐾 Five days out — and there's a mat waiting just for you.
Picture a slow, easy morning: gentle stretches, a cool drink in hand, and a rescue pup settling in beside you like they've been yours all along. That's Stretch & Sip: Adoption Edition, and it's almost here.
You don't need to touch your toes. You just need an open heart.
Here's what your ticket brings you:
🧘 A 60-minute beginner-friendly class led by Kandace with BiblioYoga
🍹 One select beverage to sip and unwind
🐶 Time to meet adoptable dogs from Karl's Canine Krew, each hoping to find the person who takes them home
📅 Sunday, August 16
⏰ Yoga: 9:30–10:30 AM (check-in starts at 9:00 AM)
Bring your mat, a sense of humor, and that open heart. Whether you leave with a new best friend or simply a morning full of puppy snuggles, part of your ticket goes straight to helping our rescue dogs find home.
One gentle note: please leave your own pups at home this time — our adoptable guests get the mats all to themselves.
Space is limited, so register early and save your spot. Together, we can rewrite the future for a dog still waiting. ❤️
Five days to plan — which friend are you dragging out of bed for morning yoga and puppy cuddles?

08/10/2026

⏳ 7 weeks until Crestone's Dog Ball — are you coming?! Saturday, September 26 at 6 PM. The Loft, Old Colorado City. Appetizers. Photo booth. Cutest Dog Contest. Silent auction. And a whole lot of heart. 🐾 Don't wait — grab your tickets now before they're gone! https://givebutter.com/c/dogball2026