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Pest 2 Pet Inc.

Pest 2 Pet Inc. Specializing in Animal Training and Behaviour since 2004. Calgary, AB Canada.

All challenges in pet behavior are considered when a customer requests service: The best method of training is chosen for each specific owner and pet.

03/31/2025

5 things I do with all puppies through to their senior years.
#2 I reinforce the pup for tolerating intrusive behaviour from humans and other dogs.
When they are young I often deliver food, followed by release from the situation.
👉1st clip I pay after touching the puppy in a startling way. Simultaneously we are working on paws on the ground so I move the treat towards him to get paws on the ground before releasing the treat.
🔑 2nd clip I pay the puppy for moving into my bubble. He has to tolerate intrusive body language, keys jangling and straps hanging too.
🧀 3rd clip I relieve the puppy of the looming, crouching and snatching behaviour from the little boy. The puppy leaves the leash that he was chasing and biting and gets a big cheese party.

⌚ In time many dogs can learn to enjoy our overbearing body language.
🌟 Keep in mind some dogs will never appreciate it and you may have to reward creatively and frequently, breaking your movements into more thoughtful pieces.

03/28/2025

5 things I do with all puppies through to their senior years.
#1 Pay the name!

When they are a puppy it might be as simple as saying the name then giving a treat or running the other direction.
Throughout their lives I pay variations of their name (whisper, holler, accent and nicknames) with variations of reward. Rewards could be a cherished toy or release cue to freedom or to say hello to a good friend.

03/23/2025

Sharing Scout's first Kayak float for National Puppy Day! I'm so used to breaking training into tiny manageable pieces and Scout just likes to hop right and work!

03/08/2025

18 years with Alani ❤️
It's been 2 weeks without her. She always held me together after heartbreaking losses. She licked my tears after the worst outcomes of behaviour cases. She showed off to clients and could confidently read fear reactive dogs and prompt them to mimic her calm confidence. First to the door when guests came to visit. Wonderful walks with us to the mailbox. Kootenay road trip companion. She was such a special soul and now there is no one to promptly lick my tears when they fall. I miss her so much.

02/14/2025

And then he was 9. An adventure to celebrate
❤️ Chip's❤️ Birthday 🎂 with 3 little trail walks, some mango and chicken broth for lunch.

02/04/2025

When you have a cold, and outside is very cold. We play indoor games and I love my tiny basement training space.

01/24/2025

Me: "We are going to hang outside all day."
The Wind 🌬️: "The Fudgecicle you are!"
Though our adventure was shortened today because Chip has a hard time with all the hills and we had to dip down the steep banks to avoid wind we really had a fun time.

This year I finally broke down and got a puffer coat for layers this year. I generally avoid puffy gear because, working with so many dogs you are bound to get a hole or 12 in it. I left my warm coat at home, since it wasn't too cold today. Well, the wind was howling! I tossed this .equipment puffer over my Stanfield wool shirt. I was really surprised, for such a lightweight thin puffy, I was so warm and really blocked the wind. The hood is a lovely size, I didn't get a wind ear ache. It was -2, -10 with wind chill. Wind gusts were over 50km per hour.

01/09/2025

January is National Walk Your Dog Month! 🐕❄️ Start the year off on the right paw 🐾 by getting outside and moving with your furry best friend! Whether it’s a brisk stroll or a snowy adventure, walking keeps tails wagging and hearts happy. ❤️

~Photo courtesy Pest 2 Pet Inc.

12/29/2024

Safety Check and Maintenance team before Beretta and I head out for a micro adventure.

12/25/2024

Happy Christmas Eve my sunshines ☀️ Beach vibes brought to you by and

12/20/2024

Last week, I woke up next to my lovely friend, for the last time. She had slept pressed against my side all night. Usually she would sigh and be annoyed at the slightest movement and move down the 3 little stairs by our bed to her cushion. It's like she or her body knew it was her last night with us. Elsa, I miss you so much. I treasure every cuddle puddle we had but especially the last ones.
I miss your high pitched awoo when the van hits a dirt road.
I miss your growl when the cat disturbs your peace, only to then let her lick your face repeatedly.
When you hop up alert and ready to be at my side if I wake in the night.
Your oh so soft muzzle resting by me.
Your Shakey shake of prized possessions.
How you appear like lightning from anywhere when I say the word "drop".
So many little nuances this week that aren't there.

A lovely and caring client asked me how I was doing yesterday. Without thinking I enthusiastically said great! I think in that 30 seconds It was great to see her and her adorable and lively dog. I don't feel guilty about the teeny breaks from grief anymore. I treasure them, because I know they will come more often as time passes. I need to treasure any relief from that sickly feeling deep in my stomach, in my heart. And it's more than alright, that when my son has fallen asleep in the van, I sit there and listen to a song that makes me bawl my eyes out and I look at pictures of you to bring myself back to sanity.

12/01/2024

How could I choose a picture? Commitment despite distraction, even if the pic ain't so great, wins over. Auras commitment to be attentive on the adventure, despite the barking lunging LGD on a chain, her offered attentiveness to me despite people hollering "funny jokes" out their mini van. I'm so proud of this girl. Once required sedation for a vaccination, recently had a hot spot treated, muzzle and drug free ❤️

11/27/2024

"It's the most wonderful time of the year!"
❄️Chip probably ❄️

11/09/2024

Although we should visit more often, Dr. Shannon never guilt trips us. Visiting is a wonderful reminder to keep up on tactile stimulation, strength and mobility building exercises, consistency with exercise (rather than weekend warrior stuff) and setting up a consistent training schedule for winter. Also, supplements, all the senior supplements. Big Thank -You to for encouraging the best care for my princess.

11/01/2024

Hope everyone had a fantastic Halloweek! 👻
What was your dog's favourite trick and treat?
Beretta's was Spin! And her fav treat was a fuzzy 🍑 candy that landed on the floor.
Chips was leave it because then he got handed the leftover toddler food!
Elsa's was whistle recall and the string cheese!

10/19/2024

What's that sound girls!?

10/03/2024

Seniors strut. I was fully prepared that if we didn't make it past the tree line, we could just turn back and make some bone broth in the parking lot. Possibly go for a nice cold ❄️ campout at a FCFS site. But my senior dogs all needed multiple reminders to chill on this little hike. Their hard work in the cool mornings this year, their occasional bodywork, mobility, and stretches is paying off.

Ptarmigan Cirque, a very busy hike that I have been avoiding for years because of the volume of traffic . I picked a day, during the week when it would snow ❄️ and it was absolutely lovely 😍 Slightly Muddy and slick and best of all, no one asked to pat my dogs!
Though a few were very lovely and I offered because Elsa was dying of social neglect.

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The best method of training is chosen for each specific owner and pet. From free shaping to clicker training we love to keep training fun and motivational. Our classes are outside the box, you can take the foundations throughout your dogs life to keep basic skills in place or you can apply those skills to hiking, camping, off leash and other adventure classes. No need to commit to a consecutive weekly schedule, attend the class topics that suit your needs and the needs of your dog. Reanne has been a Certified professional dog trainer for over 15 years. All animals are individuals, no matter the method chosen, each individual personality has to be considered so that the animal enjoys learning and maintains a strong relationship with their family. All challenges in pet behavior are considered when a customer requests service. Everything from aggression to picking out that first pet, private lessons are the way to go and can be complemented with Skype Consults or video review and email advice. Now get outside and train!

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254077 Rocky Ridge Road