Packlife Dog Retreat

01/31/2025

01/31/2025

Does your dog struggle with frequent UTIs, urination, or bladder stones/crystals? The Easy Peasy Protocol from may be just the right fix! Swipe to learn more about how and why this protocol works ⬅️

This simple two step protocol is specifically designed to improve your dog’s bladder and kidney function by maintaining a healthy pH balance. This works to reduce the frequency and severity of urinary tract issues.

Dogs are actually more prone to urinary issues in the winter months, as their water intake tends to decrease when the weather is cooler. So now may be the perfect time to give this protocol a try! ❄️

For more information on this or any other Adored Beast product, or to order, email us anytime at [email protected] 📧

01/28/2025

Introducing our newest social media segment: Tuesday Training Tips! ⭐️

While we love working with and educating training clients in both private and group settings, we also want to share some of our knowledge with you, our followers! With that in mind, we will be sharing weekly tips and tricks that you can practice with your pups at home in order to improve your relationship with them, work through challenging/unwanted behaviours, and all around improve their quality of life!

This week we are focusing on the importance of eye contact 👀

Eye contact from your dog can mean many different things. Firstly, it is a polite way for them to ask your permission - think of it as the doggy version of “please and thank you”. Secondly, your dog being able to give you eye contact, especially in exciting situations, signifies that they are in a calm state of mind. And lastly, eye contact from your dog lets you know that you are their main focus, which is very important in distracting environments.

With eye contact being such an important and effective communication tool for you and your dog, it is important to try and achieve it as much as possible. BUT we also want to be sure our dog is giving it willingly, rather than you constantly having to ask for it. Going back to our earlier analogy, you don’t always want to have to tell your kids to say “please and thank you”. You want them to do it regularly on their own, and the same goes for your dog giving you eye contact!

So, the next time you go to give your dog something (food, a treat, a toy, access to the backyard), put them into a sit and wait silently and patiently for them to look at you. Once they do, give them the reward right away. If you start doing this regularly, you will be amazed and how much and how quickly your dog starts to give you eye contact willingly. 👏🏻

For all training inquiries, please email us at [email protected] 📧

01/24/2025

Let’s talk raw food! 🥩

You may have heard about some of the benefits of raw feeding your dog, but how many of these benefits will you truly see if you make the switch? The answer, coming from those of us who have fed our dogs both kibble and raw, is all of them!

Feeding a good quality, balanced, raw diet (like those from ) will provide your dog will all the essential nutrients they need to live a happy, healthy life without the unnecessary fillers often found in commercial kibbles. This results in better gut health, less waste, a healthier skin and coat, fewer allergies, and improved mental capacity. As the saying goes, when you eat better you feel better! 🍎

If you have questions about raw food and its benefits, or would like to order through us, email us anytime at [email protected]! 📧

01/23/2025

As many of you are aware, we are a proud retailer, and also use their products exclusively in our e-collar training programs. In fact, we love this company and this product so much, that every single one of our staff members uses the ET-300 with their own dogs as well.

While we know what a fantastic product this e-collar is, we thought it was time we shared with all of you why exactly we love them so much! Not only is this one of the safest, highest quality e-collars on the market, but it is also one of the easiest to customize to your dog’s needs. With 100 stimulation levels to choose from, you can feel confident that you will always be able to find a level that isn’t too high or too low, but just right for your dog.

With a tone function to make recall quick and easy (without killing your voice), as well as a flashlight function so you can always find your pup even in the dark, this collar really has something for everyone to love. And all of this in an e-collar that is fully waterproof, including the remote!

Of course, a good training tool is only as effective as the way it is introduced and taught to your dog. The e-collar is NOT a tool that should be used without proper education and guidance. If you would like more information on our e-collar training programs, please email our Lead Trainer Claire anytime at [email protected] 📧 we can’t wait to hear from you!

01/21/2025

It’s time for another group class skill spotlight! This week, we are focusing on achieving a loose leash walk ⭐️

We know that walks are vital to our dog’s quality of life, as they provide mental stimulation and a healthy outlet to burn physical energy. But of course you want to be able to enjoy these walks as well, and than can be hard to do when your dog is pulling you all over the road! In fact, the walk is so important that we spend THREE classes teaching you how to set your dog and yourself up for success, and prevent pulling on leash before it starts.

Below is some more information on our upcoming group class ⬇️

Start date: Tuesday February 4th
Cost: $600+tax (includes a slip lead and printed handouts)
Location: 226 Riverbend Drive, Kitchener
Course duration: eight, 1.5 hour long classes over 4 weeks Days/times of the week: Tuesdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 10am
Class size: will be limited to 6 dogs total (1 dog per household) to ensure everyone receives 1:1 attention

If you are interested in registering for this course, or would like more information, please email us at
[email protected] so we can assist you! 📧

01/17/2025

As we continue to highlight the wonderful businesses we work with through our retail store, we wanted to take the time to tell you all a little more about the incredible ⭐️

We have been a proud Adored Beast retailer since 2022, though many of our staff have been using their products with their own pups much longer than that! Whether you have a dog who suffers from food or seasonal allergies, urinary issues, or constant tummy trouble, Adored Beast has got a safe, all natural product to help with that and more! Some of their products are perfect for treating acute conditions, while others, if used consistently over time, will help prevent issues from arising and vastly improve your dog’s overall quality of life.

For those interested in learning more about Adored Beast’s products, or ordering through us, please email us anytime at [email protected]! 📧