We Love Dogs - Daycare & Exercise Centre

05/16/2024

Re*****on and Bria want to remind everyone that We Love Dogs will be closed Monday, 20 May 2024. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Victoria Day long weekend. See you all Tuesday, 21 May 2024.

05/08/2024

When a bunch of one breed just happen to show up on the same day it warrants a photo shoot of epic proportions. Golden moment brought to by Taz, Theo, Senna, Remi, Marley, Astro, Kevin, Butters, Penny and Henry. Happy Wednesday!

03/28/2024

Last group of "bunnies" who hopped in. Tried to get most of the fun buns in a photo, but there are always one or two who just won't play dress up.

03/28/2024

Some more ”bunnies” stopped by to say hi!

03/28/2024

Some “bunny” loves you. All the bunnies at We Love Dogs wish everyone a Happy Easter, and remind you all that we are closed Good Friday, March 29th, but will be here on Monday, April 1st!!!

02/16/2024

Senna here, reminding everyone that We Love Dogs will be closed Monday, 19 February 2024 for Family Day. We hope everyone has an amazing day. See you all Tuesday, 20 February for our regular hours. Take care and stay safe!

12/22/2023

Zoey and Obi here to remind everyone We Love Dogs, due to limited requests over the holidays, will be closed December 25th, 26th, 28th, 29th and January 1st. We will be open for the day on December 27th. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday, and can't wait to see you all in the New Year!

11/09/2023

11/09/2023

Sorry for the delay in posting, been having a few issues. A big shout out to our pups who dressed up for Halloween last week. We all had a great time!

10/26/2023

10/06/2023

Gus wants to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, and remind everyone that We Love Dogs will be closed Monday, October 9th. See you all on the 10th! Have a great long weekend!

09/01/2023

Beautiful Zoey enjoying the sunshine this first of September day. She wants to remind everyone that We Love Dogs will be closed on Monday, 4th of September. Hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend! And hope to see you all after the weekend.

08/14/2023

Wally and Astro here, reminding everyone to stay safe and cool during this heat wave. Hats and sunglasses help, but remember the rules for your pups (previous post), in order to prevent heat exhaustion. High Five!

08/03/2023

Elsie-Lou and Sophie wishing everyone a Happy BC Day! Enjoy the long weekend, stay safe! We Love Dogs will be closed on Monday, but we will be really happy to see everyone on Tuesday, 8 August.

07/03/2023

Scout's first weekend of few restrictions was pretty tiring. She and Gunner taking a break after a few games, and her very first swim.

06/28/2023

This happy group of pups just want to remind everyone that We Love Dogs will be closed on Friday, 30 June for Canada Day (starting a little early 😉). We will be open on Monday, 3 July. Hope everyone has a great long weekend. Stay safe!

06/15/2023

Something all dog owners should know, so wanted to share again.

06/07/2023

The perfect way to spend the next couple of hot days. Astro is keeping cool in the pool.

04/20/2023

This Golden moment brought to you by We Love Dogs. Winnie, Bailey, Remi and Joey all smiles out in the sunshine.

04/06/2023

Happy Easter from the Zawada clan. Just a reminder that, We Love Dogs will be closed Friday, 7th of April, but will be open on Monday, 10th of April. Hope the Easter Beagle is good to everyone 😉.

03/07/2023

Ryder here with some important information for all of our doggoe owners. I have the puppy dog eyes and do like my fair share of "people food", but we need to stay safe out there.

One of the myths of dog nutrition is that you should never feed your dog “people food.” There are many foods commonly found on your own table—like fresh fruit and vegetables and lean meat—that dogs can happily, and healthily partake in. But there are also things in your kitchen that you should keep well away from your dog’s bowl, no matter the intensity of the puppy-dog eyes.

Dangerous foods for dogs: what they can’t eat
Alcohol
Your dog may be drunk in love with you, but that’s the only kind of intoxication he needs. Alcohol has the same effect on a dog’s liver and brain that it has on yours, but it can do big damage to a dog in much smaller quantities. Even a small amount of alcohol can cause vomiting, diarrhea, central nervous system depression, problems with coordination, difficulty breathing, comas, and even death. And just like humans, the smaller the dog, the greater the effect.

Onions and garlic
Make sure your dog stays away from these two, and not just because of garlic breath. Garlic is a controversial ingredient; it has many medicinal purposes and it is an immune booster, but the potential risks outweigh the benefits. Both onion and garlic contain a substance that can damage and/or destroy a dog’s red blood cells, potentially leading to anemia. Did your dog scarf down the last onion ring when you weren’t looking? Keep an eye out: symptoms of anemia include weakness, pale gums, disinterest in food, dullness, and breathlessness. This risk is present in all forms of garlic and onion—raw, powdered, cooked, or dehydrated.

Caffeine
Does your dog need a little extra pep in his step in the morning? Try an invigorating AM jog, but don’t even think about sharing your Starbucks. Coffee can cause irreparable damage and even caffeine poisoning if consumed in large enough quantities. This risk extends from tea, coffee, and energy drinks to soda, cocoa, and even some painkillers. Symptoms of caffeine poisoning include restlessness, rapid breathing, heart palpitations, and muscle tremors, not entirely unlike how we feel after drinking two cold brews in one sitting.

Grapes and raisins
While some fruits are great healthy snack choices for your dog, grapes and raisins do not make the cut. They make look innocent, but these sweet snacks can cause vomiting, lethargy, and ultimately kidney failure in dogs. It’s unclear why grapes and raisins have this effect, but make sure your pup steers clear of the grapes on that cheese plate to be safe.

Macadamia nuts
Macadamia nuts may be an excellent source of dietary fiber for humans, but dogs should look elsewhere for their crunch. Although the prognosis for many cases is extremely good, these nuts can be fatal to dogs. Toxicosis depends on the size of the dog, but consumption of as little as 2.4 g/kg of macadamia nuts can cause clinical signs of poisoning, including muscle tremors, weakness, paralysis of the hindquarters, vomiting, fever, and rapid heartbeat. Combining these nuts with chocolate exacerbates clinical signs and increases the risk of death, so do everyone a favor and close that bag of white chocolate macadamia nut cookies.

Xylitol
An artificial sweetener often found in candy, gum, toothpaste, and certain diet foods, this substance can have quick and traumatic consequences for your dog. Xylitol causes a sudden increase in insulin circulation that can result in a severe drop in blood sugar and even liver failure. Early symptoms include repeated vomiting, lethargy, and loss of coordination that can evolve into seizures. Liver failure from xylitol ingestion can occur within just a few days, so don’t forget to put the cap back on the toothpaste in the morning. Your dog (and roommate) will thank you.

Chocolate
This sweet treat is the most commonly cited forbidden food for dogs. What makes chocolate toxic to dogs is a substance called theobromine, which can cause abnormal heartbeats, tremors, seizure, and death. All chocolate is dangerous for dogs, but dark and unsweetened baking varieties are the strongest sources of theobromine and are therefore the deadliest.

Fat Trimmings and bones
We might feel tempted to give our dogs leftover bacon scraps at brunch, but it isn’t worth it. Both cooked and uncooked fat trimmings can cause pancreatitis in dogs. In addition, bones are choking hazards and can also splinter and puncture a dog’s throat or digestive tract. Freshly cooked, high-quality meats, on the other hand, are a great source of safe, pup-friendly protein.

Yeast dough
There’s a good reason cookie dough dog treats aren’t a trend. Basic baking 101: uncooked dough needs to rise. If your dog ingests it when it’s still raw, it will rise inside the stomach and cause swelling and severe pain. The yeast will also ferment, producing alcohol, which by now you should know is risky business.

Fruits pits and seeds
Pits and seeds can obstruct a dog’s digestive tract, so always exercise caution when sharing peach slices or watermelon chunks with your pup. Certain agents within the pits themselves can also be dangerous: both peach and plum pits contain cyanide, which is poisonous for dogs — and humans. Not all fruits should be feared, though: once you remove the pits and seeds, certain fruits can be the perfect healthy snack for your pup.

01/26/2023

Hi Everyone from Bailey,

Just a reminder that We Love Dogs will be closed the 2nd and 3rd of February 2023. Will be open to welcome you all back on the 6th of February 2023. Sorry for any inconvenience. Have a great weekend!!

12/16/2022

Happy Holidays to Everyone!!

12/01/2022

The tug of war boys: Ben, Frankie and Remi

11/10/2022

We Love Dogs will be closed tomorrow for Remembrance Day. Please take a moment to remember all of those that have served.

11/07/2022

Quick game of snowball anyone?

11/07/2022

Bruce and Loki are really enjoying this snow day!

11/01/2022

Happy Halloween from our pack 👻🎃

10/31/2022

Thanks to all of the pups that participated in our Halloween fun. A shout out to Gia & Penny the lion tamer and lion, Roxy the monster, Wally and Winnie the watch dogs, Loki the big bad wolf, Luna the fierce red dragon, Piper the bumblebee and Elsie-Lou the red winged dragon. Amazing costumes and creativity. All first prizes!

10/26/2022

Luna the Angel, invites all the We Love Dogs pups to come in costume on Monday, the 31st of October to celebrate Halloween. Prizes for best costumes, and of course some special seasonal treats.