Quin's Kennel

02/28/2025

We are so excited for JoHanna and her new business endeavour! JoHanna is the lovely lady that created the sweatshirts for us! Amazing to have this little shop opened!

02/28/2025

Two days until the draw!! Don’t forget to build your profile! 😍

02/20/2025

We like to know the why behind training styles! Here’s a great one!

🐾🔍Technical Tuesdays: Understanding Functional Rewards 🔍🐾

Did you know that dogs have natural instincts related to hunting and foraging that can be satisfied through specific types of rewards? These instincts are directly tied to the predation sequence—the natural process dogs use when hunting in the wild.

The sequence includes chase, catch bite, kill bite, dissect, and consume. Using functional rewards that align with this sequence can make training more effective by tapping into these innate behaviors!

Chase (Pursue and Capture)
Dogs love to chase! Using fast-moving toys, flirt poles, or fetch games can activate your dog’s chase drive, turning it into a fun and engaging training experience.

Catch Bite (Grab and Hold)
This instinct is fulfilled when a dog grabs or holds an object. You can use toys, balls, or tug ropes as rewards that allow your dog to engage in this action. These activities can be great for play-based training!

Kill Bite (Shake and Subdue)
Dogs that are highly motivated by prey drive might enjoy rewards that let them shake or subdue something, like tug toys or sturdy ropes. This satisfies the “kill” instinct in a safe, controlled way.

Dissect (Chew and Rip Apart)
Chewing and tearing are natural behaviors for many dogs. Providing rewards like stuffed Kongs, raw bones, or puzzle feeders can allow dogs to indulge in this “dissecting” instinct, keeping them mentally engaged while fulfilling their natural needs.

Consume (Eat and Savor)
This one’s easy! Many dogs are highly motivated by food, so offering a tasty treat that satisfies their "consume" instinct can be a powerful training tool. The key is to use high-value treats that your dog finds irresistibly rewarding.

By offering rewards that fulfill these instincts, you're aligning training with your dog’s natural predatory sequence, keeping them mentally stimulated and providing a more engaging experience.

Want to learn more about how to integrate functional rewards into your training? Reach out to us for tips and advice!

02/11/2025

Community Event:

Come support live music in our community. The next Music Jam Night is on Tuesday, February 18th. Bring your instrument or come to listen. All ages are welcome but minors should be accompanied by an adult.

This event is hosted by the Delburne Community Hall Society and the Royal Canadian Legion 142 Delburne Ardley.

02/07/2025

Let’s talk about walks!

Does your dog heel? Teaching loose leash is simple if you’re not trying to get anywhere fast. Start in an environment your dog is very comfortable in, the living room, hall or yard is just fine. When they pull stop moving or walk in the other direction. Never push forward if they’re pulling.

Happy walking!

02/07/2025

We’re loving -11°C today! Grateful for a beautiful day!

02/07/2025

We're barking with excitement! We've hit instagram! We appreciate your likes, shares and follows as we navigate this new territory! (Yes, Christian and Jeni are still living in the early 2000's!)😂

02/05/2025

Another cold, blizzardy day Quin's Kennel!

We can’t wait for a balmy -11 tomorrow afternoon! 🌞

02/04/2025

The Rescue Collective Foundation

✨ THE GROW THE RC GIVEAWAY ✨

We are about 4 months into operations now and our next task is to GROW OUR REACH so we can reach more people and in turn be able to DO MORE!

You could WIN the package below 👇🏻 at the end of February ! Here’s how it works:

1. LIKE & SHARE THIS POST then comment 🐱 or 🐶
2. BE SURE TO FOLLOW OUR PAGE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN 👍 ‼️
3. TAG A FRIEND FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY (1 per comment/per friend)
4. LIKE ALL THE PAGES BELOW ON FB OR INSTAGRAM AND COMMENT BELOW TO DOUBLE YOUR ENTRY (post a 🐾 to show you did it)
• Kiwi Crafts • Petal & Blüm Creative • inked.roots.studio • Quin's Kennel • Melinda's Pedi & Beauty

⭐️ THE PRIZE ⭐️

Prize Draw 1 • February 10th
✨ 2 Tickets to the Heritage Ranch Sweetheart Dance in Red Deer 💃🏻 🕺
Value $100

Prize Draw 2 • February 28th
✨ 1 Fine Line Tattoo from Inked Roots Lacombe
✨ Kiwi Crafts Tumbler (design to be announced)
✨2 nights bronze package boarding at Quins Kennels in Red Deer County
✨ A $50 Bower Mall Gift Card
✨ An adorable doggy plant from Petal & Blume
✨A Luxury Pedicure Treatment with Paraffin from Melinda’s Pedicures in Red Deer

Value of $400

HELP US REACH MORE PEOPLE & GIVE YOURSELF A CHANCE TO WIN SOMETHING AWESOME THIS FEBRUARY !

Rules:
🐾 Must follow The Rescue Collective Foundation on FACEBOOK ➕LIKE & SHARE this post 👇🏻 to be eligible to win
🐾 Supporting the businesses who support us by liking their pages doubles your entry BUT you must like all 5 pages.
🐾 Winner will be drawn by random names generator

*this contest is in no way affiliated with Facebook, Instagram or Meta

02/04/2025

✨ THE GROW THE RC GIVEAWAY ✨

We are about 4 months into operations now and our next task is to GROW OUR REACH so we can reach more people and in turn be able to DO MORE!

You could WIN the package below 👇🏻 at the end of February ! Here’s how it works:

1. LIKE & SHARE THIS POST then comment 🐱 or 🐶
2. BE SURE TO FOLLOW OUR PAGE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN 👍 ‼️
3. TAG A FRIEND FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY (1 per comment/per friend)
4. LIKE ALL THE PAGES BELOW ON FB OR INSTAGRAM AND COMMENT BELOW TO DOUBLE YOUR ENTRY (post a 🐾 to show you did it)
• Kiwi Crafts • Petal & Blüm Creative • inked.roots.studio • Quin's Kennel • Melinda's Pedi & Beauty

⭐️ THE PRIZE ⭐️

Prize Draw 1 • February 10th
✨ 2 Tickets to the Heritage Ranch Sweetheart Dance in Red Deer 💃🏻 🕺
Value $100

Prize Draw 2 • February 28th
✨ 1 Fine Line Tattoo from Inked Roots Lacombe
✨ Kiwi Crafts Tumbler (design to be announced)
✨2 nights bronze package boarding at Quins Kennels in Red Deer County
✨ A $50 Bower Mall Gift Card
✨ An adorable doggy plant from Petal & Blume
✨A Luxury Pedicure Treatment with Paraffin from Melinda’s Pedicures in Red Deer

Value of $400

HELP US REACH MORE PEOPLE & GIVE YOURSELF A CHANCE TO WIN SOMETHING AWESOME THIS FEBRUARY !

Rules:
🐾 Must follow The Rescue Collective Foundation on FACEBOOK ➕LIKE & SHARE this post 👇🏻 to be eligible to win
🐾 Supporting the businesses who support us by liking their pages doubles your entry BUT you must like all 5 pages.
🐾 Winner will be drawn by random names generator

*this contest is in no way affiliated with Facebook, Instagram or Meta

02/03/2025

They just want to play, even when it’s too cold to be outside!

02/02/2025

🌡️Another week of sub zero temperatures means quick short plays 🎾 for the dogs and a lot of layers and frozen cheeks for us! 🥶Zeus detests short plays, he wants to be out all day long but he always kennels up when asked. He just can’t be quiet when the humans are in the house! 😂

02/01/2025

How well do you know your breeds?

Are they litter mates? Or are they even the same breed?

What breed is your dog! (Bonus for pics!)

02/01/2025

It’s GIVEAWAY TIME! Drumroll please
🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

01/31/2025

Packages Explained!

Gold and Silver

It’s play time!!!

01/29/2025

📸 Lights! Camera! ACTION! 📸

Show us how you tire your dogs out!

01/28/2025

Let’s talk about obedience!

Did you hire a trainer? Train yourself? Do you allow others to train your dog?

Tag your trainer here to share them with everyone!

Sit, down, heel, stay. These are basic training commands that are so simple to teach and your breeder may even do some of these basic commands before 8 weeks. That’s right, don’t wait to begin obedience training, the earlier you begin the better! If you have a rescue, no matter the age you can begin these on gotcha day! Keep it fun, training helps build relationship ❤️

01/27/2025

Don’t forget about our GIVEAWAY! 🎉

🌟If we have not responded to your review we cannot see ot due to your settings! ⭐️

Ps: We don’t take cats because Dusty is louder than ALLLL the dogs we have here right now, which sincerely outnumber him! 😂🤣