Canine Compassion GP

03/06/2025

Crate sizes XL to small, the is outfitted with them all!

To ensure every dogs' comfort and ultimate safety during transportation, I have worked hard over the years to acquire a range of sizes for pets to ride in.

Long gone are the days of simply clipping a leash from the back of a harness to a seatbelt. It didn't even take me more than a week after purchasing the new Dogmobile last summer to remove the back seats entirely to make room for more crates! 🙊

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲?

✅ In the case of an accident, dogs do not become projectiles, which keeps them AND other passengers safe.
✅ Dogs are unable to flee the scene of a vehicular accident, even if doors open/windows break.
✅ First responders can easily access dogs if needed, even if they're human reactive/aggressive.
✅ Crates safely allow for dog reactive dogs to be transported at the same time without any risk of fights breaking out.
✅ Dogs who are injured (bleeding) or get car sick cannot move around excessively, making themselves worse and spreading messes.
✅ Dogs who are reactive inside of vehicles often are able to relax more when they are contained in a crate while driving.

Even basic plastic airline crates work to use inside a vehicle when they are all that's available, but CCGP prides itself in having because they will not shatter upon impact (which would do more harm than good).

Your dogs' safety is of the utmost importance to CCGP, which is a standard I will always uphold!

03/03/2025

"Doodles" do not have low maintenance costs in the SLIGHTEST

Thinking about getting a Doodle, Cockapoo or any Poodle mix? Have you been told they "don't need grooming until 1yrs old" or "coat maintenance is easy"?

*PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING piece written by a groomer..in the pic that's known as a pelted coat /Pelting. A dog’s fur gets so matted & tangled it will come off in one piece. It's outs tension on the skin, can damage the skin causing horrible infections and sometimes renders the dog helpless,unable to move and it can then cause fatality
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Poodle crosses (cockapoos, doodles, maltipoos etc.) are not "easy breeds" to maintain. The photo attached (shared from another groomer) shows how matting forms at the skin. By looking at this dog's top coat, you may not see the knots and you may not feel them as you would a knot on the ends of the fur but under that fluffy top layer this is going on. Once it starts its very difficult/ impossible to brush out... and even if you could it would be cruel to put the dog through it. Maintenance at home has to be more than a quick once over for these dogs if you want to keep them in that fluffy coat which was probably one of the reasons you chose a poodle cross in the first place. You really need to sit down with a brush and then a metal comb and make sure you can get it through the entire body at least 2 to 3 times a week.

I often feel like owners don't believe groomers when they say their dog has to be clipped very short. I always hear "I know he/she is matted, but leave as much as you can". You cannot clip through matting, you can only clip under it. As this photo shows, clipping under the matting means taking the coat back to the skin.
I promise you, your groomer really doesn't want to do this but they won't hurt your dog by putting it through dematting, they also don't want to hurt their reputation when the clients go around complaining about how the last groomer "scalped" their dog but there really is not any alternative. Instead of being angry with your groomer if they clip your dog very short please respect their commitment to do what is in your dog's best interest, accept responsibility for not having brushed your dog properly at home, and work with your groomer because, together, you can prevent this happening again. All groomers will be very happy to demonstrate a technique called line brushing which will help make your grooming at home more effective. Just ask! We all want owners to know how to do this

Poodle crosses are easily one of the highest maintenance dogs in reference to their coats. The combination of the soft coat they are mixing poodles with these days is a coat that is extremely prone to matting.

If you like a fluffy pup, you probably need to consider no more than 3-5 week intervals between grooming and set aside time for regular brushing AND combing at home.

Please know, if you bathe your poodle cross you really need to blow dry and brush out right after. Moisture, be it a bath, rain, swimming, snow etc are all going to make matting worse. If you know your dog is already matted-- bathing is only going to make it worse! Brush out before the bath.

Lastly "breeders" who say these dogs can't or shouldnt be clipped and not to give them a hair cut until they are one year old are misleading potential owners in order to sell$$$$ puppies and setting them up for a sad day when they finally take their pup to the groomer!!!

If this hasn't put you off buying one please schedule your puppy's first groom immediately after they've had their vaccinations and then be prepared to do the maintenance at home between regular professional grooms.

02/10/2025

Some frosty faces from the week! 🌬️❄️

All of these shots are completely organic and I did not have to sprinkle any snow on their faces to make this collection 😂 They all did this themselves.

02/06/2025

You can't live in one of the coldest places in the world without ! 🥶

Imagine trying to go to the bathroom while standing barefoot in the snow? You're probably going to rush to get back inside before you even feel fully relieved!

This is why I always gear up dogs- even if it's just for a 30 second bathroom break outside. I want to make sure that they feel comfortable enough to fully relieve themselves before coming back indoors.

For some dogs, I'll strap on their booties, but for those like Nayla who don't have (or simply despise) boots, I lather up their paw pads with wax 🐝 This provides a protective layer between their bare pads and the extremely frozen ground. (Think of it like touching a frozen metal doorknob with your bare hand vs having at least a thin glove on!).

This wax is all-natural, locally made, and the most effective one I've ever tried! And yes, I've used Dr. Maggie and Musher's Secret before, but neither are as effective as this one!

If your dog is struggling to just go p*e outside because their feet are too cold, try ! They deserve it! 🩵

02/01/2025

Celebrating Rolo's debut into NASDA this past year with two Top 5 Best Of Breed awards! 🏅

She might have only participated in one official trial weekend thus far, but she excelled so much that she earned 5th place of all Pembroke Welsh Corgis in Urban Locating I and Trailing & Locating I 🤯

I can't imagine what this little girl can achieve with the entire 2025 year ahead of us 👀

01/17/2025

Happy Friday!

Grim says it's time to let loose-- but if you're going outside, be safe on the ice! ❄️

12/24/2024

No thoughts, just a pretty product photo 🧡

Did you know that you can customize your e-collar when you place an order through ? You can choose what colour you want the remote skin and e-collar strap to be!

There are also tons of other accessories and customizations to choose from, like bungee and quick snap straps to ensure the most comfortable fit for your dog.

Get the gear you REALLY want with and !

12/23/2024

It's Christmas Eve eve! Are you ready for the holidays? 🌲❄️

Hella came with me on a little roadtrip yesterday to BC so that I could visit my boyfriend's family. As an animal caretaker, I never take holidays off for myself so it was wonderful that Hella could come with me during my visit!

11/25/2024

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸!!!

I got to see Milo yesterday for the first time since I brought him to the Edmonton airport over a year and a half ago ✈️

He moved to St Stephen, New Brunswick, so being commissioned to transport Dave and Dolly to Nova Scotia gave me the perfect opportunity to see Milo while I was in the area.

I couldn't contain my tears and bawled the more that I got hit with the reality that the reunion was really happening.

Milo is so special to me, as he was one of the very first CCGP dogs and I cared for him one hour every day, Monday to Friday, for almost 2 years (starting when he was 6 months old).

We learned together, played together, experienced trauma together, and grew together. He will always have a piece of my heart and I think about him every single day 🩷

All the CCGP dogs that came after Milo have him to thank for the amazing experiences they have because it was Milo that pushed me to be a better caregiver, trainer, and overall handler.

I love you, Milo, and we will meet again- I promise ❤️

11/21/2024

About 4000km and 4 days later, we are over halfway to our destination! ⚓

Thus far, we've traveled through 2 provinces and 7 states. Wisconsin has been my favourite, as it's had the most captivating landscape to look at during the drive (and we tried a variety of really delicious cheeses 🧀!).

Amongst the state's green grass and tall trees, there are many intriguing Sniffspots to be found. I booked some private time at one of them near McFarland, Wisconsin yesterday so that they could sprint and explore before we continued on our journey.

Having had their jaunt early on in the day, they were more cool and collected when we walked around in Chicago, IL a few hours later. We ventured to Cloud Gate ('The Bean'), Millenium Park! 🫘

Dave and Dolly sure got a lot of, "Awe, SO CUTE" comments from passersby and Asuma was also on his best behaviour. I never could've imagined I'd be sightseeing in the heart of a foreign major city with my reactive dog when I first met him, but he made me so proud from start to finish.

It feels like we've been on the road for an eternity, but the memories made have been worth every kilometer. Only about 2000 more to go! 🗺️🚙

11/18/2024

Nova Scotia, here we come! 🗺️🚙

Today, I am embarking on one of the most incredible journeys of my career- both as a professional driver and as a canine professional; I am personally transporting two dogs to their newly purchased home on the East Coast! ⚓

I could not be more ecstatic to be hired for this level of care and handling, as it requires an immense amount of dedication and trustworthiness.

Beginning in Calgary, AB, I am driving Dave and Dolly the Boston Terriers across the country to their destination in Nova Scotia. Their owner is relocating there via air travel and will have the home prepared for her pups' arrival right before we get there!

Because Dave and Dolly are brachycephalic breeds, flying on a plane poses a much higher risk for them than it does for dogs with long snouts. Even though young, healthy dogs can be cleared for air travel, their owner would prefer that they remain at a normal elevation level during their transportation journey (for her peace of mind).

With my mom and Asuma to help keep me company round-trip, the most grande service that CCGP has 𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍 offered is now commencing! 🧳

11/18/2024

Hella aced her very first Shed Hunt runs yesterday! 🏅

Being a bit blind, it wasn't easy for her eyes to spot the white antler in the snowy bushes, so she really put her nose to work to locate it.

Hella had never tried Shed Hunt in a North American Sport Dog Association trial until yesterday, but with only two runs, she already has 60/100 points needed for her Level 1 title!

Because there was another Belgian Malinois in the same SD-I runs, Hella was eligible for Best Of Breed points, which she earned in her second run (being faster by about a full minute).

The rest of her day went pretty well, earning her first Q in Urban Locate Level 2, which she was brand new to, also (she earned her UL-I title at the last trial).

Her second UL-II run did not end with any qualifying points, but she tried really hard and learned that the gerbils can now be located in places that are hard to reach- they're not always out in the open.

We probably won't have any trials until Spring 2025, so we'll have a bit of a break until we can compete again. I can't wait for all of the trial adventures yet to come with this happy lil girl 🩷

(Host club: GP Working K9's)

11/09/2024

Christmas is around the corner and I'M AVAILABLE! 🤯

I'm probably just as shocked as you are, but we are just shy of a month away from Christmas and I STILL have overnight care availability left!

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱-𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻-𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲. To determine which package suits your needs the best, you can visit my website where all package details are listed: www.caninecompassiongp.com/services

If you're still searching for care over the Christmas holidays, this is your lucky break! 🎄🩷

11/06/2024

Winter is at the door in northern Alberta! ❄️

Nothing about having cold hands is fun for me, but it doesn't stop me from trying to still take cute photos of the CCGP dogs in the snow 😊

Global warming definitely has given us more time to ease into the winter season nowadays, so get your winter tires put on and your dog's paw wax restocked BEFORE you find yourself needing them.

(Pro tip: is the BEST out there. I've tried a lot of different kinds and nothing beats the ease of application, durability, and affordability of this Peace Region-made paw wax!)

10/04/2024

You know her as Rolo, but she is now formally known as...

🏆 WILD ROSE ROLO TL-I UL-I 🏆

Rolo's registered name is Wild Rose Rolo and this past weekend, she achieved her Trail & Locate Level 1 and Urban Locate Level 1 titles at her first ever North American Sport Dog Association trial in Strathmore, AB. 🎉

Not only did Rolo qualify all 8 of her entered runs, earning her the required amount of points for her two titles, she also came in FIRST place for half of them!

The very first runs that Rolo ever did for both UL-I and TL-I, she was the fastest dog to find the gerbils 👏 Also, she came in first place for 3/4 of her TL-I runs!

It was pretty cool, actually, that not only did Rolo get first place in her first TL-I run, but Hella's time wasn't far off and 𝘴𝘩𝘦 got second place! To have the girls take both of the top spots in that run felt very rewarding.

I very much believed that Rolo was going to do well at these NASDA trials, but she definitely blew my expectations right out of the water. At home during our practices, she struggled with focusing on her task of finding the gerbils (she often just ran around the search area until she caught a whiff of them and figured out what she was supposed to be doing).

All weekend, whether she was searching indoors or outdoors, Rolo WORKED from the second she crossed the start line. She put aside the fact that there were other dogs around and didn't even p*e on the course during her Urban runs!

Practicing scent sports has given Rolo a healthy outlet to exert her energy 𝘢𝘯𝘥 improve her behaviour. I am so grateful to have been able to give her such beneficial opportunities like this 🩷

📹: Emily Wharton (Woofton Dog Training)

10/03/2024

You know her as Hella, but she is now formally known as...

🏆 MORAVIAN'S NELA UL-I 🏆

Hella's registered name is Moravian's Nela and this past weekend, she achieved her Urban Locate Level 1 title at her first ever North American Sport Dog Association trial! 🎉

We travelled 8 hours to Strathmore, AB to participate in a trial hosted by TLC Training and Consulting.

It was a long drive, but I knew that this would be a perfect place for Hella to try competing for the first time because one of the judges (Sarah-Jane Brenner-Petti) who was there- and also the one responsible for hosting the event- was the same judge who Asuma trialled underneath 𝘏𝘐𝘚 very first time, too!

Asuma was a lot more dog reactive when we first started but we were never rushed or forced to begin our run when he wasn't ready. Knowing how kind the people are who would be at this Strathmore trial, I was confident that Hella would be as comfortable as possible.

Even though Hella is only 5 years old, she's 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 near-sighted (she's basically partially blind) and it makes it a lot scarier for her to explore new areas- especially inside buildings where there are plenty of objects to bump into.

Hella had moments of fear she had to work through in order to do some of her runs that were inside of the Ag building on Sunday and because the judges were so patient, she was able to adequately manage her stress. She completed those runs and got the points she needed to be awarded with her Urban Locate Level 1 title! 👏

We had a lot more fun opportunities during our trip, including swimming and joining our Edmonton dog training friends at their weekly club night. I'll have much more to post about our amazing weekend!

📹: Emily Wharton (Woofton Dog Training)