Koliako Boarding Kennel

07/23/2024

06/24/2024

If you ever travel with your dog into the United States — even as a U.S. resident heading home from a visit to Canada or Mexico with your pooch — heads up! The rules for entry are changing.
https://news.vin.com/doc/?id=12146666

06/21/2024

UPDATE: Please note the appropriate paperwork is also a necessary requirement beginning August 1st. The form will not be available until July 15th and must be signed by a CFIA Government Veterinarian.

Be prepared for the new changes to border crossing requirements when travelling with your dog.
If you are planning to travel the the USA with your canine companions we urge you to get in touch with your Veterinarian as soon as possible so that your travel plans are not disrupted.
If you are not sure if your dog has a microchip, or what kind of microchip it is, we can quickly & easily scan your dog for you & let you know.
Call us to make a FREE microchip scan appointment with one of our Veterinary Technicians.

06/19/2024

A community-minded pet store that strives for excellent customer service and supports local rescues.

06/14/2024

Don't forget to put this event on your calendar. Lots to do in one place. Please come.out and support the fundraiser for our new division Juniors. There will be lots of information at this event held at Blue Barn Castlegar It is their birthday celebrations. Get your dog washed $10 add a blow dry for $10 . Have a Kiwi Sausage Sizzle while you wait for that dirty dog to get cleaned. Learn about our new division. Learn all about dogs and classes.

All dirty dogs welcomed

04/07/2024

04/04/2024

Group Classes at Lucky Leash Doggy Daycare in Nelson on Saturdays!
Email to register: [email protected]

Stay tuned for upcoming weeknight as well as outdoor classes, courses and workshops this spring and summer ☀️

02/24/2024

12/12/2023

It has been on other posts that if these dogs a caught please take to the SPCA so true ownership can be established

Please any one in this area keep a look out for these dogs.

12/01/2023

Please call me at 250 359 7979 and I can get you in touch with the person who is handling the owners affairs.

This is Snoopy. He is in desperate need of a new home to live out his life. It is now thought that he is 15 and I believe he is going a bit deaf. No children and I'm not sure how he is with other dogs. He is great but just can't be startled.

12/01/2023

Just putting this out there in case there is someone that can adopt or foster Snoopy. Snoopy is a senior jack Russell cross who's owner has to go into assistance living and can not take her beloved little boy with her. Truely heartbreaking. His age is unknown but probably at least ten years old. I would recommend no children. I have had no issues with him but know not to startle him. He can be reactive if startled and believe he could possibly be a bit deaf. I will post a picture of him later.

11/28/2023

10/11/2023

10/11/2023

10/11/2023

We have been experiencing an increase level of leptospirosis infections in our community. This infection is caused by a bacteria that is carried by wildlife. They shed the bacteria into the environment and it can spread to dogs and sometimes humans.
If you are planning on boarding your dog or have an upcoming appointment with your veterinarian talk to your vet about vaccination .
It will be part of the required vaccinations starting January 2024.

10/06/2023

Recall Classes start October 14 in Castlegar & Oct 21 in Rossland! This class might not run again until Spring 2024- so book now!

https://intuitiondog.weebly.com/off-leash-recall.html

06/30/2023

Everybody loves a long weekend – including our furry friends! It means more quality time with the people they love. But there are also some safety concerns to keep in mind so your furry friend can be comfortable and safe during the celebrations.

04/12/2023

Just a reminder to everyone only because this is the 2nd time this week. It is NOT OK to open my gates and come in without my knowledge. Please understand that I have my own dogs that I have outside at times.b

03/23/2023

ARE YOU WORTH COMING BACK TO?

There are many reasons why dogs don’t come back when you want them to. A dog’s genetics play a big role in this when an environment is far more stimulating and exciting and listening and coming back to you disappear into the background as genetic instinct takes over.

An exciting scent or seeing something to chase can all override a response to you.

Genetics aside, a common reason why dogs don’t come back when called is because it’s not a positive experience for them.

I often cringe when I watch owners trying to get their dogs to come to them when they call.
They call and call and get increasingly angry and frustrated as their dog keeps ignoring them.

When their dog eventually does come back, or has been chased and "captured” by their owner, they get screamed at, yanked about, smacked or punished in some way for taking so long and not listening. Why would a dog want to return to someone who does this to them!

Make coming back to you worth it by always making it a rewarding experience.

Have a little patience if it takes longer than you would like, let your dog finish what they’re doing before calling them, practice in different locations and environments and never reprimand or punish them for coming back.

There is never a guarantee of a perfect recall each and every time, but making it rewarding will greatly improve the rate of success.

12/06/2022

11/25/2022

Very important.

⚠️WARNING WHEN FREEZING TREAT TOYS

Please ensure that if you are stuffing treat toys and freezing them for your pets, don’t forget to ensure there is a HOLE ALL OF THE WAY THROUGH IT.

WHY YOU MAY ASK ?

Toys such as Kongs have 2 holes in their toys for a reason - TO PREVENT SUCTION.

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT ?

When your pet licks at the contents of the toy or squeezes it in its mouth, their tongue can get SUCKED into the hole and the toy can get STUCK on the dogs tongue. This can cause horrific injuries to the point where the animal can actually die.

Having 2 HOLES in the toy PREVENTS this from happening.

So if you STUFF your toys with treats, natural peanut butter, etc - push a large straw through it to ensure the 2 HOLES ARE NOT BLOCKED. (We like the thick straws used for bubble tea 🧋)

If you are going to FREEZE the toy, do so with the straw in place and then REMOVE the straw before giving it to your pet.



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