Steadfast Dogs

Steadfast Dogs Welcome to Steadfast, owned and run by Caroline Hilliard We specialize in customizing our services to fit your needs and the needs of your dog. Are you too busy?
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Whether you need help with puppy basics and manners, a service dog to help with disabilities, a safe, reliable family protector, or just for your dog to come to you no matter what the distractions, we would be happy to help! If you are frustrated by problem behaviors like aggression, barking and over exuberance, we can show you how to apply solutions in real life situations, and teach you to under

stand what your dog needs. In most situations we can do the work for you and just show you how to handle and maintain the finished product. If you aren't having a great time, you are missing the point of owning a dog, and we want to help! Our aim is to assist you in achieving your ideal relationship with your dog, and to unleash their potential with as little time and trouble as necessary.

Reminder: it's never too early to prep!!Whether your dog is wearing a costume or might just be around them, you'll want ...
10/07/2024

Reminder: it's never too early to prep!!

Whether your dog is wearing a costume or might just be around them, you'll want to get them used to the creeps and ghouls that will be lurking on your lawn soon! While you're at it, desensitizing them to the doorbell can make for an easier Halloween for the whole household.

Donning costumes to scare dogs isn't funny and can lead to unwanted reactions. Take it easy and slow and move at a pace they feel comfortable. Make it fun for them, too!

We at Steadfast Dogs recognize and honor the resilience and strength of the Indigenous people we live amongst. We are pr...
10/01/2024

We at Steadfast Dogs recognize and honor the resilience and strength of the Indigenous people we live amongst. We are profoundly grateful for the land we use and pledge to fight against systemic racism and advance reconciliation efforts.

We acknowledge that we are on traditional territories in Alberta of First Nations, Metis and Inuit who have respected and travelled these lands for centuries. We thank you for the paths your footsteps have laid before us and we honor you and your ancestors.

Artist credit to Karen Erickson, a Metis artist from Prince George, BC. See more at https://indigenousartscollective.org/karen-erickson/

[[Admin note: due to technical issues, this didn't get posted yesterday as planned. But we both thought it important enough to backtrack. We don't observe this important day just on September 30th anyways - it's something to remember every day. 🧡]]

"Coffee is a cup of hope in a world full of chaos and Mondays." - Unknown[[Admin note: it's also better when the subject...
10/01/2024

"Coffee is a cup of hope in a world full of chaos and Mondays." - Unknown

[[Admin note: it's also better when the subject in the photo can't actually drink the coffee so the photographer gets it!!!]]

Happy National Coffee & Black Dog Day!!

🐩Booking update!!🚗As Edmonton continues to grow, so does our travel time. To ensure we can still provide you with the be...
09/27/2024

🐩Booking update!!🚗

As Edmonton continues to grow, so does our travel time. To ensure we can still provide you with the best service, we’ve made the decision to introduce a travel fee. This will help us cover the additional time and costs associated with reaching farther locations while continuing to give your pups the attention they deserve.

Another option that is available is to cover the cost of a facility rental.

We appreciate your understanding and ongoing support as we make this adjustment to keep things running smoothly! The website is currently underway with an update to reflect these changes. For now, please email us to get a quote.

Thank you! 🐾

Can a poodle sploot get ANY cuter than this!?! (The answer is no.)
09/20/2024

Can a poodle sploot get ANY cuter than this!?!

(The answer is no.)

"Nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless he's owned a dog. A dog can show you more honest affection with ...
09/09/2024

"Nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless he's owned a dog. A dog can show you more honest affection with a flick of his tail than a man can gather through a lifetime of handshakes." – Gene Hill

[Photo shows two red poodle pups facing each other while napping on the lawn. There is a wooden fence behind them. The overlay displays the quote above.]

CKC registered CHICC tested standard poodles poodles.steadfastdogs.com

🥳Rumor has it that a certain Caroline Hilliard has a birthday today!! Happy birthday to the best boss, dog trainer and f...
09/06/2024

🥳Rumor has it that a certain Caroline Hilliard has a birthday today!! Happy birthday to the best boss, dog trainer and friend a person could ask for! 🥰

Mr. Black, now known as "Teddy", is settling into his new home![Photos shows a red poodle puppy laying on a carpet with ...
09/04/2024

Mr. Black, now known as "Teddy", is settling into his new home!

[Photos shows a red poodle puppy laying on a carpet with a blue toy at his feet. There is a plant and a fireplace in the background. The quote reads: "Dogs are how people would be if the important stuff is all that mattered to us." – Ashly Lorenzana]

CHICC tested CKC registered poodles bred for health and temperament with show and service dog prospects.

Poodles.steadfastdogs.com

When visiting puppies on a rainy day, don't expect to stay clean.....These pups are so  sweet, and a whole lot of fun!
08/31/2024

When visiting puppies on a rainy day, don't expect to stay clean.....

These pups are so sweet, and a whole lot of fun!

I should really be doing an ode to all of the Steadfast Dogs on National Dog Day, but I need to spotlight this kid right...
08/26/2024

I should really be doing an ode to all of the Steadfast Dogs on National Dog Day, but I need to spotlight this kid right now. She's been by my side for A LOT this summer. Folk Fest setup takes about a month followed by the 4 day festival itself, which is a LOT - even for a dog that's used to crowds, and then tear down can be another month depending on the weather. We've damned near lived on site since July to help as volunteers for the Folk Fest. It's been a lot for ME.

We finished our last shift tonight. But before we did that, we were at the Metallica concert last night. Earlier in the month she stayed quiet and listened SO well when we were in the middle of a very uncomfortable confrontation that resulted in a hunting knife being drawn and an arrest made. No one was hurt, but it was scary.

Having a solid dog ensures we can get through stressful periods like this without her shutting down. It can be hard to balance sometimes. While she gets many breaks and time off, I haven't had that myself, which means that even though she's not technically working, she's still always working anyways and ready to please at the drop of whatever-the-next-item-that-falls-out-of-my-hand is.

Have I mentioned how grateful I am that Caroline came into our lives?

Even if I had been able to train Tzila tasks without Caroline's gentle guidance, I don't feel that we would have had the same rate of success that we have had.

My gratitude cup runneth over and I'm feeling so thankful for both Tzila and Caroline to be in my life. 💖

Dog people know their priorities.
08/22/2024

Dog people know their priorities.

I heard a rumor that there's a puppy that wants to go home with you to help you with the mismatched sock trend. 🐩 They w...
08/14/2024

I heard a rumor that there's a puppy that wants to go home with you to help you with the mismatched sock trend. 🐩

They will be going home in September! Who will you be snuggling with??

Find health testing and more info at poodles.steadfastdogs.com. Questions? Email [email protected] or call 780-920-7744

[Photo shows a red standard poodle puppy lying in the grass, chewing on a red and white sock. The red text reads "Life is too short for matching socks."]

08/08/2024

"Let us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers in our hair and let us huddle together as darkness takes over. We are at home amidst the birds and the trees, for we are children of nature." -Susan Polis Schutz

Happy International Assistance Animal Day to this kid, and all other helping animals who make their handler's lives so m...
08/04/2024

Happy International Assistance Animal Day to this kid, and all other helping animals who make their handler's lives so much better! ❤️

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