Whoa Doggie

05/31/2024

Daisy is our Pet of the Week 🌼
Daisy was one of our first regular North walking clients! She is a fun-loving older gal who has no problem telling you how she feels about her day in howls and woos, especially if she hasn't seen one of us in a while. She has a watchful eye for bunnies and a super sniffer for knowing when kids have the best lunches ahead. She is the sweetest girl that we all love to walk 💛🐾

05/31/2024

Daisy is our Pet of the Week 🌼
Daisy was one of our first regular North walking client! She is a fun-loving older gal who has no problem telling you how she feels about her day in howls and woos, especially if she hasn't seen one of us in a while. She has a watchful eye for bunnies and a super sniffer for knowing when kids have the best lunches ahead. She is the sweetest girl that we all love to walk 💛🐾

05/17/2024

It’s about time we feature another one of our fabulous friends….Meet August! 👋
This sweet boy is a ball of fun, he loves his weekday walks with the team and is often zooming around at Playgroup! I cant believe it’s almost been two years since we first met that little fluffy puppy! We 💛 you August!

05/16/2024

NEW! Field Trip Wednesday’s 🚌

📣Calling all Whoa Doggies looking to break up their weekdays with some fun!
Jump in the Whoa Doggie van and head to Mollies Market for 2 hours of good times with us! Enrichment activities, walks & of course, lots of playtime. We ride back home, dropping off a tired pup ready for snuggles with you after a long day at work.

⏩For more info send us a message or visit our website www.Whoadoggie.ca/play

04/25/2024

We’d like to congratulate our very own Brandy Po***ck on her achievement of completing her CPDT-KA certification!

This certification requires 300 hours of dog training, in-depth knowledge of learning theory, canine behaviour, ethology and animal well-being.

It is a sought after accomplishment for all aspiring Canine Professional and proves Brandy’s dedication and passion towards her career working with your dogs!

Proud of you B 💛💛

04/19/2024

This hansome fellow is Duke! He has been part of the Whoa Doggie family since April 2023, being our first north walking and training client with Brandy. Since then, he's also been a regular at playgroup and enjoys overnight care with Dani. We appreciate Duke and his family for their continued support 💛

04/16/2024

Let’s talk about Mealtime Enrichment ideas!

04/05/2024

Introducing a new series called, Dog of the Week! 🐕

We love being able to spend time and get to know your dogs week after week through our Enrichment Walk, Drop-In & Potty Break services! You’ll recognize a lot of these faces from our daily stories 👀

Meet Knox! Walked by Chantelle, she is full of personality and so sweet. They’ve been walking together for almost two years, every Monday/Wednesday/Friday. Safe to say, these two are besties! 💛

04/03/2024

Today TTT we take a look at Play! 🐕

03/20/2024

This week on TTT we're going to discuss marker training - the importance and how to get started!

03/12/2024

This week on TTT we are talking about Polite Greetings In the Home! 🏠

03/10/2024

Waking up to these faces everyday is the best!! 😍

Join us for Enrichment Walks, Drop-Ins, Potty Breaks and Training during the weekdays!

Visit our website to find out more, www.whoadoggie.ca

💛🫶🏻🐾

02/29/2024

This week on TTT we are talking about How To Be Consistent and the benefits of doing so!

02/07/2024

Today on Training Tip Tuesday, we're going to take a look at patterns and how they affect training!

01/24/2024

Aggression is the readiness to attack or confront.

Aggression is a term used by many when we see leash reactivity, a puppy learning bite inhibition, or a dog giving a warning. When labelling a dog as aggressive, what we usually mean is the dog is displaying aggressive behaviours. Aggression is an innate form of communication for dogs but can become problematic when it’s being triggered in normal daily interactions such as seeing a dog across the street.

When seeing a dog with leash reactivity, this is generally out of fear or frustration, and the dog is having BIG feelings, but that doesn't mean they intend to harm. Many dogs are totally fine meeting other dogs; they are just frustrated by the restriction. Some behaviours can include but are not limited to lunging, barking, growling, teeth bared.

A puppy playing or biting an owner isn't intentional. They are learning what is/is not acceptable both in play and bite inhibition. Bite inhibition is teaching a dog to use their mouth softly. Puppies start learning this while still with their littermates. If a puppy were to bite too hard, their littermate would yelp and stop play. Setting puppies up with social dogs for one on one play is important for puppies to learn from other dogs what is acceptable when biting and playing.

Dogs giving a warning like a lip curl or a growl can be unnerving to some, but to the dog, it is, "please stop, I don't like that". It is important that we never discipline a warning sign as the dog will learn that his warning is bad and could escalate to the next natural instinct, which is to bite. With dogs, ritualized aggression is to de-escalate conflict, not to increase it.

Aggression is part of communication and is often associated with fear, redirection, frustration, social conflict, protective, territorial, or pain, learning what is and what is not aggression is important to be able to understand your dog and how we can help.

The next time you label a dog aggressive, ask yourself, does the dog intend to harm, or are they giving me a warning or struggling with big feelings? Talk to a trainer as they will dig deeper into the behaviours and help you determine appropriate next steps.

01/16/2024

Rewarding good behaviour rather than focusing on what we don't like is a game changer when dealing with behaviour modification and building good habits.

01/04/2024

WE’RE BACK!! And ready to kick off the New Year with three PLAYGROUPS in a row this January 🐕🥳

Join us Saturday January 13, 20 & 27 at 9:15AM & 10:30AM for all the doggy fun!

New friends always welcome, for more info and to register visit our website: www.whoadoggie.ca/playgroup

See you there!!

01/03/2024

Today on TTT - we're talking about getting our dogs back to routine after the excitement of the holidays!

12/25/2023

We’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! What a magical year 2023 has been, we are excited for all that’s to come in 2024 ❤️🫶🏻🎄

Lots of love & Doggie hugs,
The Whoa Doggie Team!

12/20/2023

Today on TTT, we're going to discuss helping our dogs through the holiday season 🎄

12/13/2023

This week on Training Tip Tuesday, we're discussing socialization!

12/12/2023

👋Meet the Team…..Hi I’m Chantelle, the Owner/Founder of Whoa Doggie! This past year has been a dream come true, spending my days with the dogs.

My passion for dogs existed for as long as I can remember and a desire to be their best friend. My dog Ollie came into my life 12.5 years ago and I fell in love with him instantly! I have always wanted the best life for him and now, looking back, what I meant by that evolved so much. I decided to learn all I could about dog behaviour and communication and to find a way to spend more(all) my time with them. Enrichment became a very natural way for me to learn and build relationships with dogs, the more creative I got with it the more I discovered about what true enjoyment on both ends of the leash looked like. When Annie my 11 year old Pekingese joined our family 4 years ago, she brought along behaviours Ollie and I had not experienced before in his past dog siblings. Navigating to where their relationship is now led me to learn a lot about respecting their needs as individuals, while still valuing fun and enjoyment above all. I am passionate about dogs and as I do for my own Ollie & Annie providing all dogs with a truly enriching experience is my top priority!

12/02/2023

👋Meet the Team…introducing Lorraine!
Her attention to detail and high quality of care has made her asset to the team! 🥰

Hi, my name is Lorraine Gilbert and believe that nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless he/she has owned a dog or cat. I am an active and adventurous mature woman who has been fortunate through out my life to have loved many different types of dogs and cats (Corgi, Husky, Rescues Mixed Breeds, Bullmastiff, German Shepherd, Ragdoll, Tabby, Tortoiseshell and Rescue cats) to name a few.

Earlier this summer my 16 ½ year old Tortoiseshell Birdie felt her time helping me through life choices and support was all she could give me, and we said goodbye. Working with Whoa Doggie has provided me the opportunity to fill the gap of an empty home and sneak borrowed love from your treasured pet(s). I am looking forward to providing you and your pet(s) an uninterrupted and constant companionship, exercise and play schedule to allow you a worry-free time break.

11/30/2023

🎁 NEW Playgroup Dates!!

Give your pup the gift of play this holiday season and join us Saturday December 2, 9 & 16 for Playgroup!

New friends welcome, come to one or come to all, we are offering HALF PRICE ($10/dog) entry for all December sessions!🎉

9:15AM - 10:15AM
Small Breeds & Puppies (All Breeds)
&
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Adult Medium & Large Breeds

Located indoors at Mollies Market, 11162 11 Street NE, grab a coffee and stay warm while your pups meets new friends and burns some energy!

Visit www.whoadoggie.ca/playgroup for all the details and to register! See you there 💛🐾

Dog Walks, Training, Drop-in's, Playgroups & More!

11/28/2023

Today on Training Tip Tuesday we're going to talk about Dog to Dog Interactions 🐾💛

11/24/2023

👋 Meet The Team….introducing Mikayla! Joined us in Oct 2023, she sees our South Calgary clients regularly. Her passion for dogs has made her an integral part of this team 🫶🏻

Hi, my name is Mikayla,

I have absolutely loved dogs since before I can remember and have been working with them for almost ten years: dog walking, dog sitting, and grooming. I love working with all kinds of dogs: young, old, big, small, energetic, and quiet. I honestly can’t say I have a favourite! My high school had a therapy dog who was a sheltie. I helped train her from a puppy. Some of the breeds I have worked with include: dachshunds, shelties, golden retrievers, mastiffs, bulldogs, labs, golden doodles, and saint bernards. I have worked with puppies and helped to train them, as well as older dogs and everything in between. Being around dogs brings me immense joy; my goal is to do the same for them.

11/21/2023

This week on TTT, we are talking about dog and kid safety!

11/18/2023

Meet the Team….introducing Dani!

She joined us in September 2023, quickly becoming an invaluable member providing care for many of wonderful clients💛🐾

Hi my name is Dani! I have grown up with dogs leading me to love working with them (and other animals) because they make me happy – majority of dogs love scratches, cuddles, learning new things, doing tricks and just being pet. I have looked after my neighbors, friends and sisters' pets; as well as I regularly volunteer with the rescue dogs at AARCS. I have interacted with a wide variety of breeds, sizes and temperaments of canines - and I even have experience with macaws and chameleons! Throughout my time with Whoa Doggie I have gained even more experience through Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, Playgroups, Training and Events. When I look after anyone’s pet, I treat them like my own and always send a detailed report card of my visits with your pets.

11/15/2023

Today on Training Tip Tuesday we're going to talk about recall!