Western Slope Canines, LLC

04/02/2025

03/31/2025

When out hiking, preparation is crucial. Failure to do so can put you, or others, in precarious situations. Here are 10 essentials to have in your pack.

03/30/2025

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection of emerging importance in dogs and infection occurs during contact with contaminated freshwater sources.

03/24/2025

It’s so important to never compare your dog to a professional’s dog, or a dog that you see on the internet.

I say this often because it’s similar to comparing my physique to that of a personal trainer’s. I do not have the time or nearly as much knowledge to have a physique like a professional body builder. Most dog owner’s do not have the same time as I do to dedicate to working their own dogs, either. Some things are very much a lifestyle, not just a hobby.

Does that mean I can’t dedicate some of my time to lifting and eating healthy? Absolutely not.

Does that mean your dog shouldn’t have any expectations or standards? Of course not!

The key is to hold yourself and your dog to a reasonable expectation. While also being aware that if you aren’t doing the work at all, or staying consistent, you won’t get any results. You don’t need to have a dog trained to the degree my personal dogs are. I don’t need to look like I could kick a door down. However, staying healthy and strong is important, so I dedicate at least *some* of my time staying fit and strong. Having a dog that is capable of the basics and can comfortably be a member of our society is also important, so owners must dedicate *some* of their time toward that.

All that said, please don’t buy a breed or a certain aesthetic of a dog just because of what you’ve seen other dogs of that breed do. Do not get a Dash when your lifestyle suits a Cedar, unless you’re willing and able to dedicate the time to completely changing your lifestyle. Working breeds can be a full time job.

03/18/2025

https://www.kkco11news.com/2025/03/18/human-remains-believed-be-missing-man-found-black-canyon/

Human remains believed to belong to a missing Denver man have been found in Black Canyon National Park, according to park officials.

03/07/2025

I'm ready to get back in the saddle again,,,, are you???

Level 1 Obedience starts Monday March 10th at 6:00PM.
Level 2 Obedience starts Tuesday March 11th at 6:00PM.
First class for each is orientation without your dogs.

02/25/2025

Jordan Masters was last known to be at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on Friday, Feb. 13.

02/24/2025

02/24/2025

Big shout out to our newest top fan!!!!!💎

Johnnie Farmer

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

02/13/2025

What do you think about this message about Dog Parks ? I saw it on the bulletin board Spokane Dpg Training Club when I was there for dog training yesterday, I thought you all might like to see it.

What do you think?

02/12/2025