Extraordinary Canines

12/06/2025

Be involved in dog science!

UBC HAI Lab is looking for some specific dogs to complete a study!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15QryCfk7p/

11/06/2025

Special late evening Drop-In Continuing K9 Nose Work classes for July!

We've finished up our regular term nosework classes until the fall, but for those that are interested we'll have some drop-in classes running in July!

These classes are open to all of our past and current nosework students as well as experienced nosework teams from other local CNWIs.

Come play! We'll be doing at least one field trip, buried hides, and more!

Sign up: schedule.extraordinarycanines.com/register

02/06/2025

Congratulations to our latest Foundations training grads: Daisy, Barley, Rosie, and Austin!

This group of doggos struggled in the busy group class enviroment in week one, but they all really lucked out because their amazing and dedicated families worked hard and by the last class all four of these dogs were settled in our mock bistro patio setup and doing great! I'm so terrible and remembering to take videos during classes, but boy would this group have made an AWESOME before and after!

Our next session of Foundations classes will start next week on June 11th and we can't wait! A couple spots are still open if you'd like to sign up (link in the comments).

31/05/2025

Just posted: Intro to Nosework Lesson One on YouTube!

Check it out and maybe start playing this game at home with your dog!

Happy Sniffing!

Megan walks you through the first lesson to get your dog started in nosework (and scent detection sport)!This lesson is made up of 3 Games (Parts)!1:13 - Sup...

27/05/2025

The latest experimental photography project here at Extraordinary Canines.

What do you think? Would you be interested in box photography for your dog(s)?

24/05/2025

A good breeder will introduce a puppy to a collar and/or harness before they go 'home'.
🤔 Agree? Disagree?

24/05/2025

Coming this Summer. . .

Pay-What-You-Can Information Nights
(or possibly mornings if there's interest)

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

This Summer Megan would like to give back to the community through hosting a series of Talks on various topics. For added fun most of these topics will also include demos!

Some topics are for anyone interested in dog training and others are geared towards those interested in dog sports (specifically scent detection and CARO Working).

The Topics we'll cover in these talks has not yet be finalized nor have we scheduled any dates yet.... and that is where YOU come in!

If you would be interested in attending any of these talks then please fill out the form linked below. Not only will you be able to help shape our Summer Talks Series, but you'll be notified when we schedule the events!

Form Link:
https://forms.gle/rMVtLodoegQAvY2Q7

If you fill out the form also let us know in the comments which Topic you're most interested in!

Please also consider sharing this post (or dropping a tag) if you have friends that may be interested in any of these talks!

20/05/2025

We've had a recurring comment during our themed mini sessions . . . "I want to make a calendar" . . . and so we've cooked up a crazy idea to take 12 seasonal photos of your dog(s) on a variety of background colors and put them all together for you in a custom calendar!

Not sure your dog has the modeling chops? We're also looking to offer a special Photo Ready workshop to teach you what you can help your dog with before their photo sessions so we can get the best variety of photos for your year!

These sessions will be offered this summer so that you'll have your calendar ready before the holiday season (hint hint. . . holiday gift idea).

What do you think? If this might be something you'd like to do with your dog this summer tell us your favourite holiday/season in the comments!

Stay tuned for more details to be announced in the coming weeks!

17/05/2025

The Premium is Now Available for the Upcoming SSL Nosework Trial!

Join us for Novice on June 21 or Intermediate on June 22 to test your scent detection team's ability to work through distractions, pooling odor problems, and even unknown number of hides!

We'll be making sure to beat the heat and limiting the entries so that we're wrapping up by noon each day!

Entries open on May 22 at 9pm!

29/04/2025

Michelle from Chauvet The Dogs Company Ltd is with us this upcoming Saturday for an Urban Crittering clinic! There's a few spots left!

Learn about and play some Happy Ratters games! Previous crittering sport experience is required.

Sign Up Online: schedule.extraordinarycanines.com/register

20/04/2025

Happy Easter!

Enjoy some of the adorable photos from our Easter Mini photo sessions!