The Ark Forest Kennel

01/25/2025

When life is too much … burying your head means you are invisible!

01/24/2025

These two chase and cuddle!

Living in a home with many high prey drive dogs and other animals like cats can be challenging! It wasn’t always this calm.

The dogs had to learn the cats were off limits. It took time… months to years for some of the dogs and continual reminders. It can work.

01/20/2025

01/17/2025

Shopping with Lia!

She did amazingly well for her first shopping session!

01/17/2025

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01/16/2025

Im so proud of this girl! Put her through some fun training games and she excelled!

01/11/2025

This is so true…

Don’t give up

They will be your best teacher

Learn from them 🐶 ❤️

01/06/2025

This is one of our rescues! When he came to us it was suggested we put him down, we did consider it, but thought we would try a few things. He came around and we found a wonderful family who has put a exponential amount of work into.

So thankful for the families that continue to build the foundations we have started.

If you are interested in adopting we have a some amazing young dogs ready to find homes.

01/05/2025

Everyday is a training day!

Willow thrives on running through drills and routines, it makes her happy and stimulates her brain, keeping her calm.

These sessions are part of our walks and life routines; it doesn’t have to take hours or change your day routines. Sometimes it happens in the kitchen when im cooking or doing dishes. Being a leader makes change!

01/01/2025

Juno

12/31/2024

As the snow and cold set in we are in desperate NEED of dog beds.

We are accepting new or used large dog beds for the outdoor dogs. Please message us if you are able to donate.

12/31/2024

We get quite a few people looking to adopt dogs. we do meet and greets before any decisions are made.

So many times people walk directly to the dog and give it a command like sit, down or even stay. If the dog moves quickly abd obeys they are impressed, if the dog moves slowly they get a doubtful look and if the dog walks away they usually write it off. I see the confused look the dogs give everytime!

We work with our dogs daily, they respect us. They listen to us. They dont know you? What if i walked in your house and told your kids to sit or gave them a command in front of you? How would they react?

When looking to adopt look at how the dog interacts with the current owner, how it interacts with you just being present. Is it relaxed or anxious?

Here is a link to some tips you may want to consider https://spca.bc.ca/news/questions-to-ask-before-getting-a-dog/

https://www.longmonthumane.org/3-3-3/ #:~:text=Understanding%20the%203%2D3%2D3%20Rule%20for%20Adopting%20a%20Rescue%20Dog&text=It%20suggests%20that%20the%20first,for%20continued%20socialization%20and%20traini

Adopting a dog is a big decision. Before getting a dog, ask yourself these questions and decide -- are you ready to make the commitment?

12/30/2024

Lia and Izzy

12/29/2024

Some dogs just love fresh snow !

12/26/2024

Such a beautiful gift made by a beautiful person!! Hand painted with love.