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11/18/2024

How is your mood this wonderful Monday morning?🐾

Share an emoji or a picture to describe how your Monday morning mood is shaping up to be 🤔

11/18/2024

ONE WEEK UNTIL OUR HOLIDAY MINI PHOTO SHOOT @ ELITE DOG CENTRE 🎄

Have your booked your spot yet? 15minute time slot where you can get individual pictures of your dog(s), family photo with your dog(s), and some fun holiday fun photos too! Only $25 + GST (includes 1 Digital Image, additional images are $15 + GST each)
Email [email protected] to book in now (pre-payment required).

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Now for the fun this Sunday evening! Post your dogs PAWLIDAY ELF NAME in the comments with a photo of your adorable pup ❤

Frosty Raye Photography

11/16/2024

Have you booked in for our Christmas Mini Photo Shoot at Elite Dog Centre on November 24th?

Frosty Raye Photography is coming back to offer another great mini photo shoot. Sessions are 10-15 minutes and include 1 digital image for $25.00 + GST.

Multiple images will be taken & then the best ones will be uploaded to a gallery for viewing. Selections will then be sent via email without watermarks for printing and personal use. If you would like additional images they are $15 + GST each.

Proceeds from the photo shoot go directly into the care of our rescue dog program on site. Stay tuned as we introduce some of these wonderful dogs over the upcoming weeks that are preparing to find loving homes of their own.

Options for photo shoot include:
🎄Holiday background for individual or family photo
🎄Christmas lights for creative photo
🎄Cane Canes & Ornaments for creative photo
🎄Holiday scarfs, hats and other props for fun!

Limited space is available. Email [email protected] to book your spot today! Pre-Payment is required in full at the time of booking.

Psst... We heard that Santa Clause is also coming on December 15th for a photo shoot as well!

11/16/2024

🐾 LIFE IS BETTER WITH A DOG 🐾

Never forget it! Embrace the chaos as those will be the memories that make you smile when they are gone. Their crazy quirks and memorable moments will remain in your heart forever...

Share a picture of your dog today in the comments so we can all smile ❤

11/15/2024

Don't forget to book your dog's holiday party at Elite Dog Centre 🎄

Get your doggie friends together and reserve one of our two play spaces for your own party. Booked by the hour on weekends and select evenings. You can even add on a special little treat/gift for everyone too!

Bookings can be made by emailing [email protected]

11/15/2024

We are so excited for our upcoming social event at Elite Dog Centre on December 14th in the evening. Get your team of 2 together, gather your supplies & let's see those amazing gingerbred dog-houses!

This is a no cost event to our current clients, but pre-registration is required as space is limited. Donations will be accepted towards the care of our wonderful dogs in care for rehabilitation and rehoming. We are not a rescue and not affiliated with a rescue. We do however take transfers from other rescues that they feel need additional training and assistance before they find homes. These dogs are solely supported by us, we are not paid by the other rescues to provide this service to the dogs they transfer to us.

🎄PRIZE FOR THE WINNING DOG GINGERBRED HOUSE 🎄

Sign up by emailing [email protected].

11/14/2024

REMEMBER...

There is nothing truer in this world than the love of a good dog!

A great reminder from Therapy Dogs Canada today. Share a picture of the dog that has your heart in the comments today ❤

11/14/2024

🐾TRAINING TIP THURSDAY🐾

How is your dog supposed to know what you want when you are not providing clear communication because your are struggling with your own movement❓

Many trainers will say that training the dog is the easy part, it is training the human that is the hard part. Keeping that consistency and clear communication.

So when you are fumbling in your movements to ask the dog for certain skills this can confuse the dog, and makes training very inconsistent.

Have you ever tried to flow through the movements of an obedience training session without your dog? You may feel silly at first but muscle memory for your own movement can help things flow, providing clearer communication for your dog, which in turn keeps things more consistent.

Try it - put that treat in your hand as if you were luring or being ready to reward your dog & move through some movements: Come, Heel, Sit, Down,... whatever you want to play with and see how fluid your own movement is. How if your own flow and movement while luring new movements, for example maybe a middle from a front sit position, or a heel from a front sit position?

Wonder if we should start a movement class where there are no dogs and we just work on human movement and direction? 🤔

11/13/2024

Dog anxiety is real! Does your dog have anxiety?

Have you canceled plans because of your dogs anxiety? 🐕

As we move into holiday season dog boarding facilities will quickly start filling up. For some dogs being in a boarding situation may cause great anxiety. For other families they may miss out on family gatherings because of concerns about their dogs anxiety.
On the other side of this the busy household may be the trigger for your dogs anxiety.

There is help out there! We have worked with out clients vets closely in figuring out the right plan of action when the opportunity arises with anxious dog needing boarding. Here are some other things that we do to try and make those dogs stay less stressful:
❤Meet & Greet visit is no charge with our staff.
❤Recommend a few day visits in either daycare or day training to get comfortable with the facility, staff & knowing they are not being abandoned by their family.
❤50% OFF a one-night trial stay.
❤Options for customization of their stay. Adding on enrichment activities, training, exercise, scent work, and sporting activities. Selecting the appropriate boarding placement, which could be near other dogs or in their own private room you can set up to resemble home a little more.
❤Play set up based on their needs. This may be individual, just one buddy, small group play or bigger group play.

All staff are also trained in K9 CPR & Emergency First Aid, as well as Advanced K9 Emergency First Aid. Extra one on one time can be provided & we always keep an eye on overall health & vital signs for early detection.

11/13/2024

When was your dogs last Wellness Exam with a Veterinarian?

Dogs are very stoic and we often do not know that there is a problem until it is pretty bad. An annual Wellness Exam is a great way of catching problems before they get too far. Discuss with your veterinarian what needs to be checked.

Having bloodwork done routinely can also help get a better picture about what is going on with your dog that you cannot see. Early diagnosis increases the odds for recovery.

Dogs that are 7+ years old are considered seniors and should be getting a Wellness Exam done every 6 months. Health can deteriorate very quickly for senior dogs which is why more routine visits are a great way to discover problems early.

PLUS, keep records of your dogs baseline vital signs. You should be taking their vitals every 3 - 6 months and recording it. This can help you notice changes sooner, and then get them in for a check up early is needed. Want to learn more about taking your dogs vital signs properly? Join us for Canine Health Canada 's K9 CPR & Emergency First Aid Course on November 30th. Contact [email protected] for more information & to sign up.

11/13/2024

Did you know that Scent Work can help reduce anxiety & stress for your dog?

Through luring, shaping & positive reinforcement our scent classes teach the dogs the game of scent work. This gives them something to focus on that is fun and exciting, which also builds their confidence.

There is so much you can do with scent work from mental enrichment, to sport, to dog jobs. Certified Trainer, Jenn, has extensive experience training scent in service dogs. Teaching medical alerts for food allergies, to histamine flare ups, to migraine detection, to anxiety and stress, and the list goes on.

Elite Dog Centre's scent classes are limited to 6 dogs.

Upcoming Classes:

Introduction to Scent Detection (3hr Workshop) | Dec 1st 5pm - 8pm
*Includes 1 scent tube & practice scent sample

Scent Foundations Level 1 | Weekly 1hr Class x 6 Weeks | Starts Jan 7th 630pm
* Workshop is a pre-requisite

Scent Foundation Level 2 | Weekly 1hr Class x 6 Weeks | Starts Jan 7th 730pm
* Level 1 is a pre-requisite

Contact [email protected] for more information & to reserve your spot.
Gift Certificates also available for holiday presents for the dog owner on your list.

11/12/2024

🐾Tongue Out Tuesday🐾

Let's see those adorable doggie tongue pictures today!

Share in the comments

11/12/2024

Do you know why a dogs tongue widens❓

The primary way that a dog eliminates heat is via the mouth. The dogs tongue will widen and hang further out of their mouth in an effort to expand the surface area when they are getting hotter. The larger surface area expels more heat.

Dogs can still experience heat stroke in the winter months. We often think if this as a summer risk, but when indoors with our heaters going dogs can still experience heat stroke.

If you notice this happening ensure that you are keeping a close eye on your dog for other signs of heat stroke, which may include:
🐾bright red gums or tongue
🐾dry mucous membranes
🐾excessive drooling
🐾elevated heart rate
🐾heavy panting/rapid breathing
🐾unstable balance

Seek Veterinarian attention immediately if you suspect Heat Stroke.

Shared from Canine Health Canada

Want to learn more? Make sure you sign up for our Canine Health Canada K9 CPR & Emergency First Aid Course coming up on November 30th. Knowledge is power!

11/12/2024

As we are preparing for our Therapy Dog Prep class this evening we wanted to share an amazing fact about Therapy Dogs ❤

Did you know that therapy dog interactions can reduce blood pressure by 10% within 15-30 minutes of petting?!?

Our Level 1 Therapy Dog Prep class is moving into their 3rd class tonight. We are so proud of each and every one of these dog handlers and dogs as they prepare to make important differences in people's lives.

Want to learn more? Our next offering for Level 1 Therapy Dog Prep starts January 7th at 6:30pm & runs for 6 weeks. Limited to 6 dogs per class. Contact us at [email protected] for more information & to register.

11/11/2024

"Replacing as little as 10% of your dog's daily processed pet food (kibble) with fresh food creates positive change's in a dog's body"
- The Forever Dog
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If you own a dog and have not read the book 'The Forever Dog' we highly recommend taking a browse through it. It is jam packed full of great information about how we can improve the 'good life' of our dogs.

11/11/2024

Reminder: we are closed today for Remembrance Day.

Lest We Forget

11/11/2024

What does Remembrance Day mean to you?

Take a moment tomorrow to reflect & remember. Our world is fast paced and busy, leading to forgetting to take those moments. Take a moment and remind yourself what Remembrance Day means, and why it is celebrated. With the internet at your finger tips even do a quick search to learn something new or be reminded.

11/10/2024

What advice would your dog give you?

Share all your dog's amazing advice in the comments. We cannot wait to read all the amazing advice from your wise doggies ❤🐾❤

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3512 78 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB

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+17807817152

Website

http://www.elitedogcentre.ca/

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Birthdays are a big deal at Elite Dog Centre! Jack celebrated his birthday last week with us & loved his personalized birthday box 🎁 Thank you DuraPaw for putting together a special Halloween/Birthday box together on short notice for us! #elitedogcentre #happybirtbday #halloweenbirthday #yegdogs #dogsofedmonton #sherwoodparkdog #bulldog @durapaw

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Elite Dog Centre is offering Canine Health Canada K9 CPR & Emergency First Aid Course on November 2nd. When seconds count for our beloved companions, knowing what to do is essential. Be prepared & register today for the training that could save your dogs life!!!! #elitedogcentre #yegdogs #edmontondogs #beprepared #dogsofedmonton #sherwoodparkdogs #caninehealthcanada #dogfirstaid #caninefirstaid

We take birthdays seriously around here! Boone had the best day playing with his new @durapaw toys and playing with his girlfriend! #americanbully #doggiedaycare #yegdog #edmonton #birthday

Training on the carpetmill for Mazi. She is getting more confident with the moving floor. Being able to get exercise this way will be great for those cold winter days coming soon! Come see us at Elite Dog Centre to start your dog training on a carpetmill or electric treadmill 💓 @doggo_treadmills

Bailey is always excited to arrive in the morning & eagerly waits for her turn to work. Even though she's learning new things and working through things she is always excited when it is her turn to work! Every day is a little different with new and exciting challenges to keep her mentally fulfilled & happy 💓 #elitedogcentre #yegdogs #dogsofedmonton #dogtraining #structureddogdaycare

Which @durapaw toy will they choose !? #jackrusselterrier #malenois #americanpitbullterrier #chihuahua #bullterrier #Edmonton #dogdaycare #dpgtraining

Datsun does not just swim, he Flys! This handsome fella has developed nice strength & conditioning thanks to the exercise he gets in the water. A malnourished youngster caused some interesting growth rates as he developed. Swimming has aided greatly in supplementing low impact exercise for conditioning. #elitedogcentre #hydrotherapyfordogs #sherwoodparkdogs #yegdogs #edmontondogs #dogswimming #dogtraining #dutchshepherd

A month ago Nutmeg was not confident about the water, but by not giving up and helping her work through the pressure she is now thriving with water exercise. #elitedogcentre #sherwoodparkdogs #hydrotherapyfordogs #edmontondogs #dogswimming #yegdogs #dogtraining

Brie working on patients, which is not her strong suit. Swimming had been essential to her recovery plan after a serious injury last year that almost cost her life while travelling. #elitedogcentre #belgianmalinois #hydrotherapyfordogs #dogswimming #yegdogs #sherwoodparkdogs #edmontondogs

It's time to get back to school with your dog! Elite Dog Centre is excited to be offering for the following classes starting the second week of September: 🐾 Puppy Basics Tuesday's at 6:15pm 🐾 Scent Foundation Tuesday's at 7:30pm 🐾 Obedience Foundation Wednesday's at 6:15pm 🐾 Social Responsibility (GRC Intro) Wednesday's at 7:30pm 🐾 Recall & Focus Thursday's at 6:15pm Upcoming Workshops: 🐾 Introduction to Scent Work | Thursday Sept 5th, 6pm - 9pm 🐾 Introduction to Disc Sports | Sat/Sun Sept 14/15, 9am - 12pm 🐾 K9 CPR & Emergency First Aid | Sat Sept 21st, 10am - 5pm Private Sessions also available in: 🐾 Private Training (Customized Program) 🐾 Swimming 🐾 Treadmill/Carpet mill 🐾 Spring Pole 🐾 Climb Wall 🐾 Weight Pull Contact us at [email protected] or (780) 781-7152 for more information & to sign up. You can also sign up via our booking app through the website. #elitedogcentre #edmontondogs #sherwoodparkdogs #yegdogs #dogtraining #backtoschool