Foster's Home for Dogs

Foster's Home for Dogs Providing cage free, low stress boarding serving the Fredericton and surrounding area since 2008.

I hate Winter, but a fresh coat of snow sure is pretty!
12/19/2024

I hate Winter, but a fresh coat of snow sure is pretty!

12/17/2024

First intro to toys!

In a few days I'll introduce a variety of surfaces and mini-obstacles.

It's a lot of work, but a lot of fun!

They are officially 4 weeks old today! 🤩

12/12/2024

NomNomNom!

First meal, and I made too much, but Mama finished it off afterwards. 🤷‍♀️ waste not want not! 😆

The soupy mash is soaked puppy kibble mixed with puppy milk replacer. We'll see how their bellies do with that little taste, and if all goes well, they can eat more next time.

I also have special puppy feeding bowls being delivered tomorrow, but the cookie sheet did just fine in a pinch!

12/11/2024

A longer video this time! But here you can see it all.
They're walking, being sassy with one another, demanding for their mother, curious to explore and any day now will manage to crawl out of their whelping pool and graduate to an X-pen.

The babies are getting very large compared to Mama, and Mama takes a break from them every chance she gets, sometimes even hiding from them under the blanket on the chair. Can't say I blame her!

This weekend we will introduce the puppies to food in the form of a soupy slop, oooh boy now the "fun" begins!! 😳😳😆😆

With Rocky Kanaka – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 If you are interested in shelter work, I really e...
12/09/2024

With Rocky Kanaka – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

If you are interested in shelter work, I really enjoy the knowledge and compassion this guy shares. Especially loving the ongoing story of Pumpkin, the feral dog he is helping. Many insightful videos of dog body language, and he reads them so well and with kindness. 💓

Oy vey... When you have a popular business page, it's a target for scammers. I sleep at night so I don't always catch t...
12/09/2024

Oy vey...
When you have a popular business page, it's a target for scammers. I sleep at night so I don't always catch them all. If anyone sees a sketchy comment under any of my posts or reviews, please screenshot and send me a PM on it and I will take care of it.

Thanks!!

Zoë, for many years now has been one of my go-to's when a dog's behaviour is either curious, or flat out stumps me. She...
12/08/2024

Zoë, for many years now has been one of my go-to's when a dog's behaviour is either curious, or flat out stumps me. She has endured a lot in her personal life over the last year, but her love for and knowledge of dogs has never failed. You will most certainly do yourself AND your dog a service if you get Zoë on your team.

The winter months are hard as it is to keep your dog's needs fulfilled, check this out and don't miss it!
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❄️WINTER SEMESTER MEGA ANNOUNCEMENT❄️
📢NEW MANNERS PROGRAM!!📢

Over the summer, due to my brain injury and ongoing recovery, I slowly phased out my Manners & Life Skills Level 1-3 program. Over the past several months, I have had time to reflect on what I liked about the program, but most importantly, why I fell out of love with it. 💔

🧐There is so much more to life with a dog, than “obedience tasks”. This is why my Manners & Life Skills curriculum often featured game-based approaches, realistic scenarios like counter-surfing, etc. But there was still a lot that I felt was missing. Don’t get me wrong. The dogs and humans who graduated my program were amazing!! But… I just didn’t feel like it was offering what I visioned…

🐶REVAMPED: Manners & More!🐾
The Manners & More program is not your regular “obedience” class. In this unique program, you will learn “the basics” and beyond. This program covers everything you would expect in a basic manners training program: recall, stay, loose leash walking, leave it. But life with dogs is truly so much more than that! Each week throughout the Level 1 and 2 programs, you will also learn confidence-building exercises, tools for helping your dog to navigate tricky situations, strategies for mental wellness, body awareness, and a variety of cooperative skills for fear-free veterinary visits and at-home care routines. PLUS … it gets even better! Each program has the unique opportunity for an introduction to different dog sport activities like agility, trick, rally-obedience, scent games, and that tap into the natural instincts of the canine companion in your home, and offer endless growth in your dog’s mental and physical wellbeing.

Interested in learning more? Eager to sign up?! ONLINE SIGN-UP and full details, pricing, and date/time will be available on my website TOMORROW, December 9th.

Trust me, your dog doesn't want you to miss this revolutionary positive training approach that takes a true fear-free holistic approach to your dog's wellbeing, your relationship with one another, and setting up a lifetime of success.

*There will be options for folks who have completed Manners & Life Skills Level 1 and/or Puppy & Parent Life Skills to join Level 2.

I have no idea how bad the snow will get today! One weather app says 5cms, another says constant snow for 12hrs. 🤷‍♀️ ...
12/08/2024

I have no idea how bad the snow will get today! One weather app says 5cms, another says constant snow for 12hrs. 🤷‍♀️

Just a reminder that here at Foster's this is ALWAYS an option, and safety comes first.

If you're scheduled to pick up your dog today and would rather play it safe until tomorrow, there is NO extra charge!

12/07/2024

Puppy Spam!

The babies are now 18 days old! They're starting to wobble walk. 🤩

Pretty soon Mama is going to have to feed them in shifts, I don't think there will be room for all 6 at once! These are chonky babies for such a little gal!

This. There is so much behind this statement. You really have to keep this promise. "Be impeccable with your word."
12/05/2024

This.

There is so much behind this statement. You really have to keep this promise. "Be impeccable with your word."

If the dog doesn’t trust you, prove them wrong.

What a dumping of snow!! Bleccch. Oh well, the dogs love it!
12/05/2024

What a dumping of snow!! Bleccch.

Oh well, the dogs love it!

12/03/2024

Did you know that the donation you make today to the Oromocto and Area SPCA will be matched by Riverview Ford Lincoln and Riverview Honda!?!

Imagine helping twice as many animals recieve life saving medical care. ❤️

Please consider donating today, on
Your donation is important to us and it will be used to save a life.

Please stop in to the shelter today or donate online at [email protected]
Thank you...from our hearts ❤️

Remember Meggy, my last foster dog with the burns all down her back? Just got an update 🤩 She is living her best life! L...
12/02/2024

Remember Meggy, my last foster dog with the burns all down her back?

Just got an update 🤩 She is living her best life! Look at that!

12/01/2024

For those of you following my "puppy spam" posts, you can send donations (if you can) to:
[email protected]

Thank you so much!!!

12/01/2024

This lil boy has stolen my girl's heart just like she stole mine. 🤩

12/01/2024

I know you've all been itchin' for it! Here's some puppy spam!!

THEIR EYES ARE OPENING!! 🤩🤩🤩

Who's got a puppy? Check this out!
11/30/2024

Who's got a puppy? Check this out!

Puppy Play + Q&A!

Do you have a puppy who needs socialization with other puppies? Have you completed a puppy class and want more time creating more positive associations with other puppies? Do you have questions about what dog play is, and what dog play isn't - so that you can ensure you are setting your puppy up for a lifetime of success? Do you struggle to know if your puppy is having a good time or if they would like more space?

I will be offering two opportunities for you! Sign up for one - or both! During the Puppy Play + Q&A class, you will have the opportunity to socialize and play with similar age puppies, while learning all about canine body language and communication, puppy socialization, socially appropriate greetings, behaviours, and how to facilitate safe play, to set your puppy up for a lifetime of success! At the end of our session, there will also be time for a Question and Answer period.

Date: Wednesday evenings, December 11 & 18th
Class duration: 45 minutes - 5-10 minute intro, gradual introductions, group play + Q&A!
Age requirement: under 6 months

I will open enough timeslots for two groups (a 6pm and a 7pm class). I will split the puppies into one of the two play groups based on their age, s*x, breed, etc.

This is a new service I have decided to test out. My puppy class students get this experience, but we split our focus on education and play. Should this go well, I may plan for it to become a regular service! You do not need to be a current student in my puppy class in order to participate!

Register online at www.DreamTeamCanineCoaching.com/puppy

Address

217 Lower Durham Road
Durham Bridge, NB
E6C1H3

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 11am
5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 11am
5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 11am
5pm - 9pm
Thursday 7:30am - 11am
5pm - 9pm
Friday 7:30am - 11am
5pm - 9pm
Saturday 7:30am - 11am
5pm - 9pm
Sunday 7:30am - 11am
5pm - 9pm

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First intro to toys! In a few days I'll introduce a variety of surfaces and mini-obstacles. It's a lot of work, but a lot of fun! They are officially 4 weeks old today! 🤩

NomNomNom! First meal, and I made too much, but Mama finished it off afterwards. 🤷‍♀️ waste not want not! 😆 The soupy mash is soaked puppy kibble mixed with puppy milk replacer. We'll see how their bellies do with that little taste, and if all goes well, they can eat more next time. I also have special puppy feeding bowls being delivered tomorrow, but the cookie sheet did just fine in a pinch!

A longer video this time! But here you can see it all. They're walking, being sassy with one another, demanding for their mother, curious to explore and any day now will manage to crawl out of their whelping pool and graduate to an X-pen. The babies are getting very large compared to Mama, and Mama takes a break from them every chance she gets, sometimes even hiding from them under the blanket on the chair. Can't say I blame her! This weekend we will introduce the puppies to food in the form of a soupy slop, oooh boy now the "fun" begins!! 😳😳😆😆

Puppy Spam! The babies are now 18 days old! They're starting to wobble walk. 🤩 Pretty soon Mama is going to have to feed them in shifts, I don't think there will be room for all 6 at once! These are chonky babies for such a little gal!

This lil boy has stolen my girl's heart just like she stole mine. 🤩

I know you've all been itchin' for it! Here's some puppy spam!! THEIR EYES ARE OPENING!! 🤩🤩🤩

The Airedales get the first crack at the snow! A little bit of tree damage unfortunately, but no safety concerns. 🤷‍♀️ Have a safe Snow Day, folx!

🤩 Good Morning Puppy & Mama Spam 😍 A bit of a longer video as it includes the puppies weigh-in, and Mama having her breakfast topped off with more whole fresh foods and supplements before settling back in to nurse. I'm so grateful that so far, everything is going according to nature's plan, everyone is healthy and happy. 🤟

🤩 Good morning Mama spam 🤩 I knew there was a bouncy, playful lady in there! That's good to see. :)

Happy Monday! Here's some more puppy spam 🤩 The first clip is from a day or so ago, just to show that mama is showing some of her personality, I think she will be quite the bouncy and playful type! The pups were born on the night of the 19th, so not quite 6 full days old yet, their eyes have still not opened, but 4 out of 6 are already over a pound in weight. They're doing great! When she is in Mama-Mode she can still be quite defensive if startled by noise or quick movements, but she is quickly calmed once she realizes it's just me or my partner and no threat to her precious babies.

🤩 Good Morning Puppy Spam 🤩 Mama has a great appetite too!

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Our Story

In 2008, Foster’s Home for Dogs was created to offer an alternative for families who knew their dogs would do very poorly in a traditional kennel setting surrounded by dozens of other dogs. Over the years there has been a growing popularity with ‘doggy daycare’ centres and pictures of large groups of dogs running and playing and having a great time together are all over the internet. Some of those places are great, but, some dogs just don’t feel comfortable in that situation at all.

At Foster’s, we understand that not every dog needs or wants other dog friends. We are here for those dogs, and our facility is designed so dogs don’t even have to see another dog while here if they don’t want to.

Some dogs find may find change in their schedule very overwhelming. Some dogs have separation anxiety. Some dogs are elderly or have medical conditions and their stress levels need to be managed carefully. We are here for those dogs.

We only offer 6 spots for single or multiple dogs with a maximum of 10 dogs on site at any time. This low stress, low risk environment ensures they get the attention they deserve, and helps to keep their days calm, quieter, and with little disruption or traffic coming and going each day.