It may be mid-winter, but those epic summer adventures with your dog are almost here!
🏷️ Explore Collar: waterproof, dirt-proof and made for every adventure!
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We might not be able to be dragon riders, but dog ownership is the next best thing. Introducing the Dragon Collection of Do Good Collars. I love reading fantasy, and love stories with dragons in them. After reading The Fourth Wing I was inspired to design the dragon collection… cannot wait for book 2!
The Dragon Collection features all of the same awesome features of our Do Good Collars:
✨the webbing is made from recycled plastics AND soft and strong 🎉
✨the material doesn’t absorb water which helps it to resist stink 👃
✨each collar is designed and printed and made just for you here in Calgary
✨ 10% of the sale of each collar is donated to an awesome non-profit working to make our world a better place!
✨hate jingly tags? Us too! Add your dog’s info to their collar and skip the tag.
#bookish #dragons #bookstagram #doggearfoggood #dogcollar #fourthwing
Etsy is at it again!! They are giving everyone $10 off orders over $40.00 using code YES10
❗️BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE❗️ To sweeten the sale, we’ve put the Etsy shop on sale 20% off. Link to shop ⬆️. I’ve got a bunch of leashes to add to the shop today so you can pick up a new set for your dog for a great price. In Calgary? Use code LOCALPICKUP to save shipping.
The Northern Lights Do Good Collars are here! I’m so excited for these four new designs. Not only are they stunning but also:
✨You can personalize: Add your dogs info to your collar and say goodbye to jingly tags (check out our stories!)
✨10% of every sale supports non profits working to make our world a better place
✨designed, printed (on recycled webbing ♻️), and sewn here in Calgary
❗️AND I’ve launched them only on Etsy for this weekend. There is a 20% off sale PLUS if you use the code GET5 at checkout you will get another $5 off!! (Until September 17 at 11:59pm ET)
Ahoy, dog lovers! 🐾🌊. We are thrilled to announce that our very first collection of Do Good Collars is live! Our Ocean Collection! Made from 100% recycled polyester, these nautical-themed treasures will not only make your furry friend the bark of the town, but will also give Mother Earth a well-deserved tail wag. Featuring vibrant and playful ocean-inspired designs, your pup will be transported to a beachside paradise every time they don their collar. From majestic sharks to cute crustaceans, there's a pattern to suit every water-loving dog’s personality. 🐳🦀. But, that's not all! These collars can be personalized with your dog's name and contact information, ensuring that your four-legged pal is always safely identifiable. No more fumbling with noisy, jangling ID tags! 🏷️Our Ocean Breeze Dog Collars come equipped with a best-in-class YKK buckle, ensuring that the collar stays on when you need it to, and is easy to remove when you want to. And with the corrosion-resistant stainless steel D-ring, you can trust that these collars will withstand even the most adventurous seaside escapades. 🏖️Best of all, our collars are designed to be super adjustable in length, ensuring a snug, secure, and comfortable fit for your precious pup, no matter their size or shape. 🐕Here's the cherry on top: 10% of all sales from our Ocean Collection of collars will go to support the Ocean Wise Conservation Foundation, an organization dedicated to protecting our oceans and their inhabitants. 🌊🐬 So when you make a purchase, you're not just treating your pup to a stylish new accessory, but also contributing to a healthier, more sustainable future for our planet. 🌎💚Don't miss the wave! 🌊 Head over to our website and let your dog make a splash with Ocean Collar! After all, even our canine companions can make a difference in preserving our beautiful blue planet. 🌎💚🐾
Hi, it’s me!
�If you’re new around here, I just wanted to say a big welcome and thank you for following the North Range Dogs journey! It’s been such a wild ride, from the day I started.
But one of the things I want you to know MOST? It’s my desire to encourage you to live your best life with your dog. Whether that’s through the gear or dog training, I wholeheartedly believe that our dogs help us to be better people.
If there’s something you’re dying to know about me or my biz, drop your question below!
Sky Blue + Bright Pink double handle Explore Leash -- The perfect spring colour combo!!
Let’s chat about Biothane
Happy Howl-een
Happy Howl-een!! Here’s to our wonderful dogs that put up with their humans dressing them up in all of these silly costumes. They deserve all the treats, no tricks 🎃👻
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#happyhalloween #dressedupdogs #dogsincostumes #howleen
Time! It goes by so fast and I’ve been finding myself busier than ever. But I wanted to show you this cool colour combo - lilac + orange aaannnnnnndd a give you peak at the new two-tone buckle collars 😍 You can order them now (shoot me a DM) and they will be up on the site/etsy soon 💜
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It’s hard to fathom that it’s been SIX years since I started North Range Dogs. I’m grateful to every one of you I’ve met along the way 💜 Here is to many more North Range-iversaries! Thank you!!!!!
Dog training is like riding a roller coaster
Now I know you are thinking “hot damn skippy, the sun has addled your brains”. But let me tell you how this applies to dog training. For many (most) of us, it would be very VERY hard to do calculus on a roller coaster never mind learning calculus on a roller coaster - even if we still remember how to do calculus! It doesn’t matter how many rewards we are getting (or punishments are being delivered) - we are probably going be unsuccessful - heck, I would be fail at even basic math on a roller coaster.
But I so often I see people asking their dogs to do just this. You might think “he can sit at home, he KNOWS how to sit, he’s just being stubborn here”. But often the problem is your dog is on the equivalent of their own personal roller coaster and can’t do what you are asking - in some cases they can’t even hear you.
I’m not saying you can’t do calculus on a roller coaster! But first, you’d probably need to be very good at calculus, and then practice on the fair grounds, then the merry-go-round, and then maybe the spinning tea-cups ride and get good there first. Dogs are the same. So the next time you are struggling, ask yourself: is my dog riding a roller coaster? If they are - help them off the ride safely, and start training where they are successful and go from there.
Remember: Remain seated and keep your arms and legs inside the car at all times.
Happy Training 💜
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#trainingtipstuesday #dogtraining #trainyourdog #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainer #shutupandtrain #puppytraining #dogbehaviour #dogbehavior
Are you an outdoorsy person? If you are, you know that good gear is worth its weight in gold. I started NRD because I think your dog’s gear should be just as well and thoughtfully made as yours. Yesterday, Ranger and Cricket’s Explore collars and leashes went from the lake to a mountain hike and then a quick stroll back to the trailhead without batting an eye. No muss no fuss.
Because our Explore Gear is made with Biothane - a waterproof, dirt proof and adventure ready coated webbing- their gear never stinks and is always ready for the next adventure.
We hope you get to spend some of your summer days exploring with your dog 💜
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#dogleash #biothaneleash #biothanecollar #dogsofcalgary #shopyyc #dogsofalberta #dogsinthemountains #dogsthathike #dogsofcanada #albertabarks
Just sitting in the shade on a sunny summer day making leashes and playing ball. The “behind the scenes” isn’t super exciting to watch, but I love it.
What are you up to today??
#behindthescenes #dogleashes #ropeleash #handmadeincanada #handmadeinalberta #yycmaker
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. A day to learn and celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
I honour and acknowledge that I live, work & play in the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Îyâxe Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations) and the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.
This morning, I rode my bike to work through Nose Hill Park, traditional Blackfoot territory of the Blood Tribe. Today, I learned that this area was used for thousands of years as a lookout spot and the Siksikaitsitapi Medicine Wheel in the park is a tribute to the spiritual and historical connection with the land.
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #nationalindigenouspeoplesday #nosehillparkcalgary #nosehillyyc
Teach your dog to take a selfie!
It’s Selfie Day so let’s train our dogs to take a selfie with us! This is a fun trick and great for all of those summer adventures. A couple of tips:
1. Start with a treat in each hand, use one hand to lure your dog around behind and the next to pop them up over your shoulder.
2. be patient, working behind you is probably a foreign concept to your dog
3. Once they are getting it you can start to remove the lure from your hand, but remember to reward your dog for getting it!
4. Add your cue in once you are ready to bet me $50 your dog will get it right.
5. Reps and practice! Try different places in your house, and then take it on the road 💙
Questions? Pop them below ⬇
Happy Training!
Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers and father figures 💜
Why doesn’t your dog come when called? This is a question I always ask in my training classes before we start training recall. I get lots of great answers and they can be summed up in a few ways:
1. Your dog is distracted by something, something else in the environment is more relevant to them
2. Coming when called has ended badly for them in the past: the fun ended, they got in trouble, they had a bath, you put on your shoes and went to work for the day etc.
3. The one that people always miss - your dog don’t actually know what “Fido Come!” means.
So what do you need to do? Train!
1. Set your dog up for success, practice recall in low distraction environments and reward the heck out of every single success. Don’t be stingy, reward in hundred dollars bills 💵 (the dog equivalent, of course)
2. When they do come in training (and they will, because you are setting them up for success) reward them, and then (as much as possible) give them their cue to go back to doing dog stuff. They’ll learn that coming when they’re called doesn’t end the fun every time.
3. Don’t call them when you know they won’t come - you are just teaching them to ignore the cue - instead train up to the level of distraction that you need.
4. Practice calling them only ONCE when you train. Your dog doesn’t speak english, they don’t know if they cue is “COME” or “comecomecomecomecomecome”
Remember practice makes perfect - practicing your recall isn’t something you can do too much of!
Questions? Pop them below ⬇�Happy Training!
🎶 by “joelsvnny” on TikTok (amazing talent!! 😍 video of dog running made extra long so you could listen longer)
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