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Kokiri Canines

The Legend of Compassionate Pet Care Formerly known as Happy Paws, we’ve built a reputation for providing personalized, loving care for pets of all kinds.
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Kokiri Canines
The Legend Of Compassionate Pet Care

At Kokiri Canines, we believe every pet deserves compassionate, expert care. With over six years of hands-on experience, including time spent at doggy daycares, animal shelters, spay and neuter clinics, and working alongside positive reinforcement trainers, we’re committed to offering the highest standard of care for your pets. Certified in cani

ne first aid, insured, and bonded, we prioritize safety and understanding in all that we do. We specialize in working with fearful or reactive dogs, taking the time to build trust and develop customized care plans that promote comfort and confidence. Whether it's dog walking, pet sitting, or helping with behavior, we treat every pet like family. From dogs and cats to reptiles, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, and even fish, we have the experience to care for a wide range of animals. As an animal lover at heart, I’m continually learning and improving my care techniques to ensure the well-being of all the pets entrusted to us. Your pet’s safety, happiness, and trust are our top priorities. Thank you for choosing Kokiri Canines—where compassionate care meets expert knowledge.

11/29/2024

Got to spend a week with Daisy Oliver and Cali and did my first cat shave (at her owners request) it turned out better than I expected❤️

11/27/2024

Photos from my walks for today, including Franklin my newest client ❤️. Fun fact: Franklin is a foster and available for adoption! He is good with other dogs and cats (excited at first but settles and low prey drive for his breed) and loves tiny human friends. He's a six month shepherd mix and absolutely lovely, so if you're looking for a puppy I can get you in contact with this sweetheart🥰

11/24/2024

🎶 Walking in a winter wonderland☃️

11/20/2024

Happy snow day! Theo had a blast playing with snow balls🥰

11/17/2024

Axles Monkey had a real bad night🤣

11/16/2024

Some extra photos from my walks this week❤️

11/12/2024

Sadie❤️

11/09/2024

🐾 Introducing Kokiri Canines – Your Local Pet Care Provider! 🐾

Hello neighbors! My name is Sam Van Dale, and I’m the proud owner of Kokiri Canines – formerly known as Happy Paws. I’m excited to (re)introduce myself and my pet care services to our local community!

With over 6 years of experience working with a wide variety of pets, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and more, I offer a range of compassionate services designed to meet the unique needs of your furry, scaly, or feathered friends. I’m insured, bonded, and certified in canine first aid, so you can rest easy knowing your pets are in safe hands.

✨ Services I Offer:

Dog Walking (On and Off-Leash) – Whether your dog needs a leisurely stroll or a more adventurous off-leash outing, I’ll tailor the walk to your pet’s individual needs and energy level.

Pet Sitting – Going away? I provide loving care and attention while you're away, so your pet stays happy and stress-free at home.

Pet Ubers – Need a ride for your pet to the vet, groomer, or anywhere else? I offer reliable, safe transportation to get them where they need to go.

I specialize in working with fearful and reactive dogs, helping them feel comfortable and safe while building a trusting relationship. I believe in treating all pets with compassion, patience, and understanding, and my goal is always to ensure that every pet in my care feels secure, loved, and happy.

Whether it’s a dog, cat, hamster, guinea pig, or even a fish, I’ve got experience with it all! I’m always learning and staying up to date on the best care practices to make sure I provide the best for your pets.

If you're looking for someone who truly understands your pet’s needs, I’d love to chat! Feel free to message me here or contact me at 587-257-8540 for more information or to schedule a meet-and-greet. You can also check out my website; www.kokiricanines.ca!

Thank you for supporting a local, passionate pet care business! 🐾💖

11/09/2024

I got to do a group walk for Tex, Gunner and Bruce. Tex and Bruce used to go to daycare together and were besties so they were SO excited to get to play together again.

11/05/2024

Hey everyone! I had a run in with a pup that had escaped his house this morning and was thankfully able to get him home safe thanks to a recently updated microchip! I wanted to use this as an opportunity to share some information about microchips that not everyone knows.

1.) In a study published by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 22% of dogs were returned home, but 52% of microchipped dogs were returned to their owners. The difference is even greater in cats with one in 50 cats being returned and nearly two of five cats being returned when microchipped.

2.) A microchip does not automatically store your information, it only stores a microchip number. After getting your pet microchipped you have to register the microchip online with whichever company the microchip is from. If you need help with this process I'm more than happy to help!

3.) Microchips can and frequently do, migrate. It's a good idea to have your vet check your pets microchip in case it mirates and make sure to update your information frequently.

4.) Microchips tend to be recommended over tattooing as tattoos fade over time and can become illegible. Also an animal living on the streets for a significant amount of time could easily lose an ear (where the tattoo is usually located) to frostbite or other animals.

Please make sure to microchip your animals, especially if you have a cat living outside and update your information frequently! If your pet is already microchipped take this as a reminder to check that their information is up to date❤️

11/01/2024

Happy Halloween!!! 👻👻

10/30/2024

It's been way too long since I did an Oberon post! I love this big guy❤️

10/28/2024

Yesterday I got to walk two new pups! Theo the chocolate lab and his new room mate Molly! They both did so good and had such an amazing time, Theo even got to dip his toes in the lake and watch some ducks.

10/23/2024

I got to watch Hazel and her younger brother Apollo over Thanksgiving! They had such a blast going for walks and even got to see a deer which was SO fun

10/04/2024

Did some walks for the darling Sadie! Her brother Scar even joined us for one🥰

Address

Lethbridge, AB

Telephone

+15872578540

Website

http://www.kokiricanines.ca/

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'Hi! Do you have treats?' - Maggie

Hunter finds his environment way more reinforcing than treats so he usually isn't super interested in me when we're on our walks. However he finds toys SUPER exciting and fun so I tried using a ball as reinforcement instead of treats. I'll admit using toys is pretty new to me but I'm very proud of how our walk went! I used a squeaky ball so when I noticed I was losing his focus but wanted him to focus on me (kids running past, dogs walking past etc) I could just squeak the ball and he'd immediately focus on me. It also gave Hunter some more exercise while he chased the ball, and gave him the opportunity to choose when he wanted to engage by bringing the ball to me or disengage by walking with the ball in his mouth