Wag’n It Dog Training, Fort Street John, Fort Saint John, BC (2025)

07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day!! 🇨🇦 Summer Is Here – Let’s Beat the Heat!

Summer adventures are in full swing! To keep your dogs safe and comfortable as temps rise, here are the summer updates:

Summer Schedule (July 7–Sept 10):
AM Pack: 7–8am pick-up
PM Pack: 10–11am pick-up
(1 hour earlier to avoid peak heat)

Small Group Changes:
• Tuesday Small Group moves to Monday AM
• Thursday Small Group moves to Monday PM

Summer Closures:
• August 1–6
• September 11–17

Heat Safety:
• 25°C and above: Walks may be shortened
• 30°C and above: Walks rescheduled or cancelled

We always use cool shaded trails, water stops, and temperature-controlled transport.

Reminder: Leave a towel out if you’d like your dog dried off after creek fun.

Thanks for planning ahead and trusting me to care for your pups. Here’s to a summer of tail wags and safe adventures!

06/30/2025

Looking to get your pup out on an extra fun adventure this week? Message me to secure your dog’s spot!

06/27/2025

🐾 Max the Akita🐾

When Max first joined our small group program a year ago, he was fresh out of private training and still struggling with one big challenge: greeting and being around other dogs. Past experiences and reactivity had made it hard for Max to socialize in a healthy, positive way.

But now, after a consistent year of structured group work, behavior training, and the right medication support, Max has officially made over 10 dog friends!

This isn’t just a milestone. It’s a life changing transformation. With a balanced combination of professional training and veterinary care, Max has learned to regulate, communicate, and feel safer in social settings. We have built his own trusted inner circle. A group of dogs he can engage with confidently and calmly.

And no, Max will never be a “dog park dog.”
He doesn’t need to be friends with everyone and that’s okay.

What he does have is even better:
- Predictable, positive social experiences
- Strong, secure friendships
- Better emotional regulation
- A life that’s fulfilling, safe, and enriched

Dogs like Max don’t need chaos and crowds. They thrive when we meet them where they are. And lately, Max has been thriving. His greetings are smoother, his body language is clearer, and he’s stacking up wins with each positive interaction.

We’re so proud of how far he’s come, not just for being more sociable, but for learning to trust the world around him again.

Way to go, Max. You’ve proven that growth is always possible and that the right support can change everything.

06/24/2025

Private training sessions with Hank 🐾

This handsome guy is working hard on his dog reactivity journey. Learning to focus, build confidence, and stay calm around distractions. Progress takes patience, but Hank is showing up and giving it his all! 💪✨

06/17/2025

Sniffed it, found it, nailed it!

A huge round of applause to our recent Scent n’ Work graduates! These incredible dogs (and their equally awesome humans) just wrapped up their latest scent training journey and WOW, did they impress!

06/15/2025

Miss Bailey’s got a case of the wobbles! The next few weeks Bailey maybe rocking a pretty hefty head tilt and moving around the house like she has had one to many beers 😅

Sweet girl is going through it, on Friday she woke up fumbling and unable to take more than a few steps without falling over.. The vets quickly diagnosed her with the strangest thing I’ve ever heard lol. “Old dog vestibular syndrome.” which can make her feel dizzy, off balance, and a little confused. Kind of like she just stepped off a merry-go-round. Luckily it is suppose to go away on its own. I guess it’s not uncommon in senior dogs and thankfully, it usually looks a lot scarier than it is.

As sad (and admittedly adorable) as it is, I’m really hoping this passes quickly and she’s back to feeling like herself soon.

For now, she’ll be taking it easy rocking her new head tilt and soaking up all the extra love and snacks.

Send her some love while she adjusts to her new tilt-life!

06/12/2025

🐾 The Pause That Refreshes: Why Rest Matters on Your Dog Walk 🐾

Dog walks aren’t meant to be nonstop hustle. Yes, movement is important but so is stillness.

🔸 Practicing pauses where your dog sits or lies down and simply observes helps build:
✔️ Relaxation in stimulating environments
✔️ Emotional regulation (no more “go-go-go” mindset!)
✔️ Confidence through calm exposure
✔️ Patience and neutrality around triggers

Next time you’re out walking, take a break. Sit on a bench. Let your dog be. Sniff the air, watch the world, soak it all in together. Stillness is a skill and a powerful one.

💡 Dogs who can settle in public tend to be calmer, more resilient, and easier to live with overall.

Start practicing rest as part of your routine not just the walk, but the pause too.

06/10/2025

🐾 Scent dogs in action! 🐾

Our Wag’n It pups are crushing it — locating target odours with focus, drive, and some serious sniff power! 💥👃

Training their noses, building confidence, and having a blast doing it. 💪

06/09/2025

🐾Meet Doug the Decoy Dog 🐾

If you’ve ever spotted a very convincing dog that never blinks, moves, or wags a tail… chances are, you’ve met Doug the Decoy Dog. He might not be real, but he’s a helpful part of the training team!

Doug is a life-sized fake dog I use in certain training sessions — especially when working with leash reactivity or dog-directed frustration, fear, or overexcitement.

So, why use a fake dog?

Doug helps create a super controlled environment. Since he doesn’t move, react, or give off any real dog signals, he’s a safe way to gauge a dog’s behavior without the pressure or risk of a real dog in the mix.

🐶 Doug’s Job:
• Reactivity Evaluations – Doug helps me observe a dog’s initial responses to the idea of another dog, without overwhelming them.
• Training Support – He’s often used at the beginning of a reactivity training plan, so dogs can learn to stay calm and regulated before we introduce a real-life distraction.

✅ The Perks of Using Doug:
• He’s consistent (never has an off day).
• He allows for safe, low-pressure exposure.
• Dogs can build confidence and focus without worrying about unpredictable dog-to-dog interactions.
• He’s a great first step before moving into real-world setups.

❌ The Downsides:
• Dogs eventually figure out he’s not legit (sorry, Doug).
• He doesn’t smell, move, or communicate like a real dog — so we can only use him for so long.
• Some dogs are confused or cautious at first — which is totally okay and often part of the learning process.

Bottom Line:

Doug the Decoy Dog is a super useful tool for reactivity evaluations and early-stage training. He’s not a replacement for real-life practice, but he’s an awesome starting point when we need a safe and predictable setup.

Curious if Doug could help your dog? Shoot me a message — we’d be happy to schedule a session with the most patient training partner around. 🐾

06/09/2025

Extra Walk Spot Alert! 🐾

Hey Wag’n It fam! 💬

We’ve got a few extra walk spot available this week and would love to fill it with one of your awesome pups! 🎉

First come, first served – so if your pup wants to snag that bonus adventure, send us a message or comment below! 🐕💨

Let’s get those tails waggin’! 🐶🧡

05/26/2025

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