The Proactive Pup

02/21/2025

I have a group puppy class starting April 1st. Details below! To sign up, email me at [email protected] 🐾😊

02/21/2025

This tiny cutie, Rip the Yorkie puppy, began his lessons today🥰



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02/15/2025

I've swithered about whether to write about this topic but it's been on my mind for a while so here goes nothing....🏳️‍🌈

"𝘔𝘺 𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘥/𝘣𝘰𝘺𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥/𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩. 𝘏𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘨𝘢𝘺"

I've heard variations on this comment a number of times over the years. Isn't it interesting and depressing in equal measure on a number of levels...?

• That using a treat pouch is in any way connected with sexuality
• That gay is (presumably) shorthand for effeminate or weak
• That being gay is perceived as negative
• That being seen to be teaching your dog with kindness is seen as a weakness
• That some men feel vulnerable and open to judgement when they show kindness or gentleness

Is their discomfort with a 'softer' approach due to cultural and societal conditioning which tells them that 'real' men demand respect through physical strength and 'toughness'? That control by dint of strength is more 'manly' than consensual co-operation? That a man being kind or gentle is somehow weak (or, god forbid, feminine...).

I don't know. But I do know that qualities like kindness, empathy & gentleness aren't the preserve of women, or the gay community, or any other subsection of humankind. And they aren't qualities that anyone, of any gender or sexuality, should be ashamed of. They are human qualities which should be valued and admired and seen as positives, not negatives.

Kindness isn't weakness...it's strength and it's for everyone.

02/15/2025

TJ picking up chin rests really quick today 😍😍



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02/08/2025

TJ the corgi puppy during his preschool session 😍 too cute to handle!! ❤️❤️



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01/11/2025

If you or someone you know is new to Chilliwack, sign up for welcome packages from Chilliwack Neighbourhood Welcome to learn about some cool local businesses!

12/17/2024

Jimmy, the pit bull puppy, took naturally to the wobble board during preschool!



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11/22/2024

Littermate Dachshunds, Zuko and Mela, have learned their bed is a great place to be - even when nobody asked them to go there!



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11/17/2024

10/28/2024

I have an interest in teaching Cooperative Care behaviors for dog husbandry – and now, I have a Fear-Free certification in grooming. 😊



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10/18/2024

Juniper in Autumn 🍂 😍



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10/11/2024

Loki the Westie got some one-on-one time this week 💕



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09/27/2024

Feeling grateful for my waterproof shoes today😆 🌧☂️ Juniper doesn't seem to mind the rain!



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09/23/2024

Mya and Loki this week❤️



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09/23/2024

Shoutout to Juniper for being so patient while I took a million photos of him this week😂



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09/13/2024

Fall vibes with Juniper and Mya today 🍁🍂



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