Pet Portrait Painting – Molly

Pet Portrait Painting – Molly

I was honoured to paint another pet portrait recently of a wonderful dog named Molly. Her owner has been very patient as I was originally asked to paint this near the beginning of January. I had another commissioned painting to complete before I could begin this one...
Lead by Example

Lead by Example

Lead by Example   By Sarah Fulcher, KPA-CTP, Cert.CBST, CTDI Leadership with regards to companion dogs is a tricky and controversial subject. Some trainers tout it as the end-all-be-all to any dog behavior problem, while others say it is not important at all. I...
[Photo] Cy being super cute.

[Photo] Cy being super cute.

Cy can be a wild beast and his energy hypes up the whole daycare. He also can be a big sweetheart and an excellent, well-mannered dog. Every day we see less and less of the crazy Cy and more and more of the well-rounded dog we see below. Look at that silly little...
[Photo] Smiling Dexter

[Photo] Smiling Dexter

Our Belgian Shepard likes coming to the daycare a couple of times a week. He loves romping with all of his dog friends. Here he is pausing from playing to pose for the camera. Such a ham!
[Photo] Monday Funday Crew

[Photo] Monday Funday Crew

We had an unusually busy Monday at the daycare but the group that was here this past Monday had a fantastic time. They all got along very well and played and played all day. Here is a snapshot of half of the crew: L to R: Axel, Sophie, Buddy, Sophie, and...
[Photos] Twins Day!

[Photos] Twins Day!

We had a full house today and half of the dogs had a doppelgänger and or relative look alike. We had pairings of labs, rotties, and vizslas. They all had a tremendous time playing with their “twin” as well as playing with the rest of the gang. Below is a...
[Photo] Magnificent Milo

[Photo] Magnificent Milo

It was almost 9 months ago when we last saw Milo at the daycare. He was back this morning and it felt like very little time had past. Milo was hanging out with us and meeting new friends as well as reacquainting himself with some old pals. Many customers have...
[Photo] Hailey is Happy

[Photo] Hailey is Happy

It was another fairly slow Monday at the daycare. The dogs that did come were going to have fun no matter what. Dexter, Enzo, Maddy, Trin, Hailey and Gus all played well together all day long. This photo was taken nearing the end of the afternoon and it give you a...

Baiting, Luring and Rewarding in Dog Training

Facebook friend and colleague Donna Hill made this neat little video explaining the difference between baiting, luring, and rewarding in dog training. I liked it so much, I wanted to re-share it. Donna writes: “People commonly call a treat pouch a bait bag. This...

CKC Canine Good Neighbour

The West Kootenay Kennel Club will be holding a Canine Good Neighbour evaluation in Grand Forks on June 9th. For more info on the CGN click here. The CGN evaluates basic training and temperament for companion dogs. It is open to all dogs, pure and mixed breeds, and...
Our New Pregnant Foster Cat

Our New Pregnant Foster Cat

Cam and I have taken in this super adorable and affectionate cat who was a stray near our house. She is VERY pregnant! We are expecting kittens any time. Mom and babies will be up for adoption in about 8 weeks so please share if you know anyone looking for a kitten or...
In Loving Memory of Nick

In Loving Memory of Nick

In loving memory of Nick December 24, 2008 ~ February 25, 2013 On Monday, February 25th we laid to rest a great friend and companion. Nick, our 4-year-old Siberian husky, struggled with an auto-immune disorder for over two years. Unfortunately, the only medicine that...