Southern Alberta K9 First Aid

11/22/2023

So let the light guide your way, yeah
Hold every memory as you go
And every road you take
Will always lead you home, home

13 years of us against the world. I miss you already

11/04/2023

Great day in Victoria!! Thanks so much to Gavin for making the trip out!!

10/23/2023

2 years ago today, our house got a whole lot fuzzier.

Thanks for being the biggest of our pack and an amazing part of our company Diesel doo 💙

10/23/2023

Gavin had a super busy weekend!! He started out in Saskatoon on Saturday at The Hound Lounge Doggie Daycare and drove straight to Canmore to teach on Sunday morning for RecSafe with Wildlife

In total he taught 26 people this weekend, and covered for me while my world was upside down and backwards 🙃

10/20/2023

This week I could've sworn I would have to put Tibbon down. On Monday night at 1030pm I messaged Lauren, the owner of Chinook Canine Rehab and asked if she thought she could help him. Instantly she responded with a yes and asked me to message her first thing in the morning.

By noon Ashley had called me and scheduled me a time to bring Tib in the next day.

When I got him to the facility it took 3 of us to lift him out of the SUV, get him into the building and lift him up the stairs to the pool. These ladies worked their magic with hydrotherapy, laser and a massage and I kid you not Tib WALKED all on his own out to my SUV. 🥹🥹

These ladies are compassionate, caring and have the best interest of your dog at heart. Its just an added bonus that they are incredibly affordable.

Tib is scheduled twice a week for the next while to see if we can't get some mobility back into him.

Congratulations on winning New business of the year award gals! You're incredible ❤️

10/18/2023

It has come to our attention that an organization and trainer that we have been affiliated with, we trained at their facility on one occasion, in the past is currently under investigation with the relevant provincial police department following reports of animal abuse.

We were on site in Ontario in June at Ontario Besser Shepherds. Following our site visit we decided to terminate our working relationship with Ontario Besser Shepherds and the owner, Meghan Gignac.

We have no current, or planned future, affiliation with Ontario Besser Shepherds, or Meghan Gignac.

10/18/2023

It has come to our attention that an organization and trainer that we have been affiliated with, we trained at their facility, in the past is currently under investigation with the relevant provincial police department following reports of animal abuse.

Southern Alberta K9 is dedicated to animal health and welfare and will continue to ensure that all the organizations that we are training for and with follow the highest standards. Continual vigilance is required to ensure that our partnerships are of the highest quality.

Thank you for your trust in us to continue to do our best to ensure that we only bring you the finest resources available and for your support of our ability to pivot when we decide to make changes.

10/17/2023

At the small age of 8 weeks you came into my life, and you stole my heart

By 1 you had already helped me more than most people in my short time on earth.

At 2 you moved with me into our very first house that was just ours.

At 3 you wore a ring around your neck and helped Jay propose. 6 months later we got your sister Siren. Man were you overjoyed.

At almost 5 you walked down the aisle with me and sat beside me for the entire wedding. You toughed through 2 life altering surgeries, one I was convinced you wouldn't make it through.

At 6 you were the first to welcome my oldest into our brand new house, just build for us. You never let her out of your sight. 10 months later you let that strawberry blonde little girl use your back to take her very first step.

At 8, you saved my life from a terrible night of terrible calls. You, were simply you, and made me know I was loved. You stayed all night, and all day until I was ready to move on my own.

At 8 and a half, you let your four pawed sister Rou take over that very bed you laid with me on, and took the floor.

At 9 you helped me through a heartbreaking separation. One that nobody wanted, but knew that it was for the best.

At 10 you moved away with me, from everything we knew as familiar, and were a constant in mine and Oaklees lives. When our world was upside down, you held us together. And you didn't eat joel when you first met him * good boy *

Later that year, a bald headed blue eye girl took all my attention away. You patiently waited for your turn in my day, and never judged me for the moments I was too tired, or too busy to give you a few minutes.

At 11, I thought we were going to lose you to cancer, but instead thought you deserved some more attention and reminded me just how precious your life has been to me.

From 11-13 you have been in everyone of Oaklees first day of school pictures and two of her last day of school pictures.

12 and 13 have by far been the hardest years for you. You've gotten greyer, and your joints more arthritic, but your eye sight, hearing, and brain have been sharper than ever.

I've always been a huge advocate for, when your dogs loses their quality of life its time to let them go. When you've tried everything you can, let them go. But I haven't tried everything just yet.

I will promise you this. If CBD, swimming and a raw dog food doesn't work, I will let you rest in the simply perfect way you deserve. Until then, I will give you every ounce of love and support you've given me in the last 13 years and though not possible, I'll try to give you even more. ❤️

10/17/2023

Still on a high from this weekend!! Look at all these amazing Canine first-aiders and handlers!!

The Dawg Father Daycare & Boarding

10/16/2023

We had 7 reactive dogs today. . Not one of the was set up to fail, every one of them far surpassed my expectations.

Congratulations to you all!!! 🎊

Thank god for my Diesel doo. He was so freaking good today being a confident friend to all these dogs. 💜

10/16/2023

Thank you to everyone of you that trusted my decision! This was the best weekend I've had in a long time! Congratulations for an amazing weekend of learning 🙌🏼

The Dawg Father Daycare & Boarding Training K9's & Wellness with Annie

10/14/2023

We are excited to announce that our new Canine First Aid Training program has finished its pilot programs and is now moving into accreditation review with the appropriate regulators throughout Canada!

SAK9 and our partners are dedicated to bringing a higher level of regional and regulatory specific Canine First Aid Education to the Canadian market to protect canines and those that care and work with them.

Thank SO much to all of our partners, our sponsor and to all the people that have helped and supported us during this very exciting time. And mostly to YOU!!!!! We couldn't do this without you!!!!

The Dawg Father Daycare & Boarding thank you for everything you've done for my team! It's an honor to be friends with you!!!

Finally to my partner Cathrine Gerhardt and All-Safe Health, Safety & Environment Inc. for designing our content, doing all the legal work and being my emotional support person!!

10/14/2023

Well it's a darn good thing we cover fish hook removal in our new content!! Funny looking dog 🫣

10/14/2023

Halloween is coming 👻 🎃

10/06/2023

Fall pet safety tip! Be sure never to give your dog canned pumpkin pie filling – it may contain xylitol, which is toxic to dogs. Here are some signs to look out for when it comes to xylitol poisoning.

10/01/2023

Yesterday our team hung out with All Dogs Great & Small - Dog Daycare and Training at Petfest in Medicine Hat!!

Thanks Shelley Rae Cook for the such kind words, and pictures of our booth!!

Mr Kitsu had no issues bossing the 2 Shepherds around!!

Everyone who stopped by our both comment on how amazingly behaved my two K9s were. In only a few weeks Training K9's & Wellness with Annie and our team will be traveling Alberta and Saskatchewan teaching these skills!!

09/29/2023

Our K9s had a great day visiting the Grade 1 & 2 class today in Southern Alberta!

We're headed to an expo this weekend and will post all about it soon!!

09/28/2023

Today is World Rabies Day!

What is rabies?

Rabies is a viral disease that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including cats, dogs and people, although some species are somewhat naturally resistant to the disease. When signs of rabies occur in pets or humans, it is an almost invariably fatal disease. Rabies is not a new disease by any means, it has been recognized and described since approximately 2300 BC.

When should my dog be vaccinated?

There are several very safe rabies vaccines approved for use in dogs, cats, horses, and ferrets. All dogs and cats between the ages of twelve and sixteen weeks should be vaccinated. Rabies vaccination is required by law in most states and provinces.

The frequency of revaccination is dependent on state or provincial law. Your veterinarian will advise you as to the appropriate revaccination intervals. They will also provide you with a “Certificate of Rabies Vaccination” to ensure that you pet is safe from the disease, and to help with any international travel that may be planned.

Should my cat be vaccinated?

Yes. Rabies vaccination in cats is required by law in most states and provinces. Rabies vaccination of cats is important for your safety as well as your cats. Rabies vaccines are very safe and effective and are usually given to kittens at three to four months of age. Depending on your state or provincial laws, and the advice of your veterinarian, revaccination will be recommended at specific intervals.

Thanks for the great post VCA Canada District Animal Hospital

09/26/2023

We had a busy Sunday! Thanks for everyone that took part in our course this weekend!!!

Thanks to both our hosts!!

09/24/2023

It's been a long 3 months of teaching without my sister!! Happy to have her back!!

Where are we off to today?!

09/17/2023

We had a great day yesterday at Piper Creek Pet Resort!! Thanks to Kendra from Eastern Dawn Kennels from PEI for joining us online!!!

Check out the hats 😏

09/16/2023

09/15/2023

Our team is starting to ramp up for the fall classes and we don't want you miss out on all our important posts and information!

Facebook is crushing our reach because we don’t give XX amount of money every month for advertising. The more reactions each post/picture gets the more Facebook will show you and your friends all the fun!!!

09/13/2023

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month ❤️‍🩹

Approximately 14 million adult dogs 🐕 in the U.S. and 90% of cats over 12 years old 🐈 have osteoarthritis – the most common form of arthritis. If your pet exhibits these signs, they may be suffering from this painful condition. ⬇️

In today’s free wellness article, we’ll discuss osteoarthritis, as well as recommendations for pets with this condition: https://bit.ly/3LgUYwx



Shared from Barks and Whiskers

09/11/2023

God Bless our K9s

🇺🇸 Within hours of the 9/11 attacks, thousands of rescue workers from across America deployed to Ground Zero to help. Joining the endeavor were an estimated 300 specially trained dogs with experience not only in search and rescue, but police work, therapy, and comfort provision.

Search and rescue dogs (SAR) specialize in disaster response skills. Trained to detect the scent of living humans, their mission was to find survivors buried in the rubble. One of the dogs found the last living person rescued from Ground Zero, 27 hours after the collapse of the towers. As the days went on, rescue and recovery workers realized the chance of finding survivors was increasingly slim, and the operation turned its focus to recovery. Cadaver dogs, trained to find human remains, were also on the scene.

Alongside their handlers, the four-legged heroes worked tirelessly climbing huge piles of debris while fires still smoldered. The search for signs of life or human remains was mentally and physically taxing on the dogs, who became discouraged and started losing their drive to continue. Recognizing the importance of motivation among the dogs, handlers would stage "mock finds" so the animals could feel successful.

Veterinarians were stationed at the site to help care for these dogs. Working 12-hour shifts on the pile, the dogs needed to have their paw pads, eyes, and nose cleaned often. Cynthia Otto, director of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, and Lisa Murphy, an associate professor of toxicology and director of the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System at the School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center, were both on the ground supporting these dogs.

Copied from 9/11 Memorial & Museum 🇺🇸

09/10/2023

Happy Sunday!!!

K9 Lucy got to have a day off teaching to !!

Show us some pictures of your pups adventures from this weekend!!

09/08/2023

When the boss gives you administrative access…😏

🎉🥳From the entire Southern Alberta K9 First Aid family, we would like to wish Lisa Krieger a very happy birthday!!!🥳🎉

We are only a part of this family due to Lisa’s kindness, caring and want to have a team that fulfills her same desire to give back to those that love us unconditionally.

“Unless you’re the lead dog, the scenery never changes”… Lisa is the exception, she brings her team up to share her vision, and we are all very grateful for that.

Enjoy your day Lisa!!!!

09/08/2023

Oh my heart!!!!

This reminds me on days that are long, why my team does, what it does 🥰🥰

09/07/2023

Rou was up to no good as usual and led her buddies to.... you guessed it a Porcupine 🤦🏻‍♀️

Thankfully Siren and Tibbon only got one each and they hardly entered the skin.

Roulette- please stop taking your friends to trouble 😫

09/07/2023

What fun things do you do with your dogs to keep their mind active?

I may be biased but this dog is so cool!!!

09/05/2023

Good evening

Due to some unfortunate circumstances the trainer that was to attend the seminar in October is no longer available

I have secured a highly reputable trainer from Alberta that will be attending our training seminar on all the same dates!

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me!!

Lisa Krieger
Owner/ Lead Trainer
Southern AB K9 First Aid
4036055253
Southernabk9firstaid.ca

09/04/2023

We had such a fun weekend with the Canadian Search Dog Association - CSDA!!

Our team even got to be ' fresh blood ' for some live tracking with some of there incredible dogs!!

Do you spot a new team member in the photo 🧐 we had K9 Lily join us for the weekend while her mom was away 😍

09/01/2023

Happy Friday!!! And Happy Long weekend!

09/01/2023

Seeking Interest 📢

We have been approced by a training company and would like to determine current interest in attending a 2.5 day seminar in April of 2024.

Day One (Friday evening)Canine First Aid Training
Day Two (Saturday morning) Canine First Aid Training
Day Two (Saturday Afternoon) Canine Tracking Training
Day Three (Sunday full day) Canine Tracking with Scenarios

Please comment with any questions and if this would be something you would like to experience.

** note **
In the tracking portion, we will be adding scenarios that you will or have learned in your K9 First Aid class!!!

This is EXCITING!!!!!

08/31/2023

POOCHES DON’T LIKE SMOOCHES!

Should we be hugging and kissing our dogs because it shows our dogs just how much we love them?

After all it’s how we as people show our love, affection and provide comfort to one another.

But dogs are not people and we can’t just assume that they enjoy this or understand what we are trying to communicate.

But my dog enjoys being hugged and kissed! Yes, there may be some dogs that do, or some dogs that have learnt over time to tolerate this invasion of their personal space because they have learnt there is no escape. They are trapped, confined, immobilised and helpless.

The majority of pictures of people hugging or kissing dogs clearly show many signs of stressed body language.

It’s so important to be aware of how our dogs are feeling by learning basic body language. It’s the way our dogs communicate and we owe it to them to understand their language.

Respect a dog’s personal space. Provide a choice. Seek consent. This is what builds relationship and trust.

Save your smooches for the people in your life that enjoy them!

Shared from Dogs Disclosed

08/28/2023

Such a great reminder!

08/28/2023

Thank you once again Saskatchewan for welcoming our team to train more K9 First Aiders!

Big thank you for my team for being such incredible educators!!

08/27/2023

The best poster children 😍

08/26/2023

Happy Happy Birthday to this boy!

Diesel! You're 2! And holy have you ever grown into a handsome man!

I'm so proud of who you are, all the people you've taught, and that you've so easily accepted your role as my personal protection dog. I always feel safe traveling with you by my side.

Here's to another year of educating my boy 🎂

06/12/2023

We have some new team members that have joined us these past couple weeks and I'm so excited to introduce them to you!! We even had team photos done in Saskatoon.

I would like to formally introduce you to each of them over the next couple of days!!

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Gavin Bancarz

Gavin worked in many fields before landing in the career of Community Peace Officer in both the Healthcare and Municipal Environments. It is in this world that Gavin developed a profound level of caring for animals, and a want to help people.

“My dog has saved my life on so many different levels. She is my best friend. Learning how to save my dog in an emergency is the greatest gift I could give her in return. I hope to be able to provide the same opportunity to other dog owners.”

Gavin first connected with dogs on his grandpa’s farm growing up and was often caught laying in the sun napping with a furry friend by his side.

“A relationship with a dog is incredibly simple and pure. You love them and they love you, no questions asked.”

Gavin resides in Northern Alberta, has travelled throughout the province teaching Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, and is extremely happy to be a part of this organization, mixing a passion for teaching and a love for animals.

Welcome to the SAK9 team Gav!! 🐾