Elite K9 Training

07/14/2025

Buddy you are absolutely adorable 🥰

07/13/2025

07/10/2025

Success with Cleo!🐾🐾🐾🥳
After just three short lessons, Cleo made an incredible transformation — from struggling with the mere sight of another dog to becoming totally indifferent around my right-hand man, Spud. We were even able to remove her muzzle because she was showing such great progress and I felt confident it was safe to do so. So proud of this girl!

07/10/2025

🐾 Basic Skills Class — For Dogs 4 Months & Up! 🐾

Is your dog 4 months or older? It’s the perfect time to build great habits with our Basic Skills Class!

In this class, we focus on:
✅ Teaching impulse control
✅ Loose-leash walking
✅ Polite greetings
✅ Focus & attention
✅ And much more!

👩‍🏫 Small groups, force-free training, and lots of fun to help your dog become their best self.

📅 Class starts July 21st at 6 PM — reserve your spot today!

Let’s set your dog up for success! 🐶✨

07/09/2025

Theo 🐾💜

07/08/2025

Here are some fun and safe enrichment games for dogs during hot weather that help keep them cool, mentally stimulated, and happy:

🧊 Cooling & Food-Based Enrichment
Frozen Treat Toys (KONGs, Toppls, West Paw)
Stuff with kibble, yogurt, mashed banana, or canned food and freeze.
Offers long-lasting entertainment and helps cool them down.
Pup-sicles
Freeze broth (low sodium), fruit (like blueberries), or dog-safe veggies in silicone molds or ice cube trays.
Serve on a shaded patio or in a bowl.
Ice Cube Treasure Hunt
Freeze small treats or bits of meat in ice cubes.
Scatter them on the grass or a towel outside and let your dog search and lick.
Frozen Lick Mats
Spread wet food, peanut butter (xylitol-free), or plain yogurt on a lick mat and freeze.
Licking helps soothe and calm while staying cool.
💦 Water-Based Fun
Splash Pool Games
Fill a kiddie pool with water and toss in floating toys or treats.
Some dogs love just standing or pawing around.
Sprinkler Play
Let them run through a gentle sprinkler (if they enjoy it).
Supervise and make sure they don’t drink too much water.
Bob for Treats
Place floating treats or ice cubes in a shallow water bowl or tub.
Great for focus and problem-solving with a cooling twist.
🧠 Shade-Friendly Mental Games
Snuffle Mat Picnic
Hide kibble or treats in a snuffle mat and set it up under a shady tree or patio.
Frozen Towel Wrap
Soak a towel in water, freeze it twisted with treats tucked inside, and let your dog unravel it to find the goodies.
Shade-Safe Obstacle Course
Use safe household items (tunnels, cones, cushions) in a shaded area to build a light agility course.
“Find It” Games Indoors
Hide treats around a cool room and encourage your dog to sniff them out.
You can use boxes, cups, or towel rolls as hiding spots.
Bonus Tip:
Rotate toys and games daily to keep novelty and excitement high without overexerting your dog in the heat.

07/08/2025

Lola 🐾💜🥰

07/07/2025

Thank you everyone!

As we are preparing to close the rescue we receive daily pleas to help with owner surrenders and a page dedicated to dogs in shelters that that breaks my heart to see so many needing help.

My diagnosis is not good, however the need continues to rise, we moved here 11 yrs ago, fenced in 3 acres and before Chris could start/finish/kennels and with winter setting in, we scrambled to intake dogs from Northern communities in Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario.

We switched gears when numbers of pets were being surrendered (for the very reason their people said NOW was a good time, re COVID and time at home, seeing a record number of dogs with separation anxiety. Some to the point of harming themselves in a shelter environment.

We all knew it would happen at some point, but along with the overwhelming numbers of dogs having behavioral issues because they weren't socialized, or some behavioral issues weren't corrected and the dog is now "out of control"

Dogs are opportunistic animals, and will soon find their "pecking order" and of course if there is no consequences/leadership or your lack or training, isn't an easy fix *or you just didn't have the time

*LOTS of free information/YouTube can be beneficial too.
Currently we have only Ghost and Hugo (Santuary dogs) but we will be welcoming 2 pups to our care, this coming week! 😊

The ASK! Volunteers

🐾 PETFINDER updates

🐾 Adopt a pet updates

🐾 maintain Contact with Chris for pictures, updates etc.

Thanks to new volunteer Sylvia, has offered to keep watch re emails and stream line our application process.

🐾 fundraiser in the fall to cover the wood pellets that keep our guests warm and cozy in their new environment. (Not sure how this is going to look but we're working on it!)

Visitors! Come toss a ball for a dog in our care, help them realize that (most) humans care deeply for their FAMILY members but unfortunately life still happens.

So moving forward we will need helping other rescues that we know are doing great work a couple of dogs here that needed help immediately and will remain until they are healthy and ADOPTABLE!

In some small way I knew we could help a few more, and although saving one dog won't change the world, but the world will surely change for that one dog. 🐾

(Once I'm gone a volunteer will post my obituary and direct you toward giving a small donation to any rescue) *not today, though!

Hope to see you again 😊

07/04/2025

The Zoomies are a thing!

07/03/2025

Bear has the cutest snoot! He did great during our first training lesson while we focused on determining his triggers. We set out a plan to help with his reactions towards people coming into the home 🐶

07/02/2025

Willow you sweet gal 🥰

06/27/2025

🧨🎆 Firework Safety for Dogs 🎆🧨
Fireworks may be fun for us — but they’re terrifying for many dogs. Help your pup stay calm and safe with these tips:

🐾 Create a Safe Space
Set up a cozy, quiet den where your dog can retreat. Use blankets, toys, or even white noise to help muffle the sounds.

🎶 Play Calming Sounds
Turn on music, white noise, or the TV to help mask loud booms.

🚶‍♀️ Exercise Early
Give your dog a long walk before fireworks begin to burn off energy and reduce anxiety.

🔒 Secure Your Home
Close windows, doors, and curtains. Make sure your dog’s ID tags and microchip info are up to date — just in case.

💊 Talk to Your Vet
If your dog has severe noise anxiety, ask your vet about calming aids or medications.

🦴 Keep Treats Handy
Chews, frozen Kongs, or lick mats can help distract and soothe during the show.

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