MOTO-vated Dog & PuppyTraining

12/03/2025

Hey there!

Just as an FYI Bone and Biscuit is turning 1 this month and well it’s an awesome store with a fabulous, educated owner on pet nutrition!

If you want to find high quality dog food, treats and toys go visit them. Great opportunity to get some things on sale- it’s where I buy my Raw Dog Food!

🎉 Bone & Biscuit Charlottetown is turning ONE! 🎉

We’re celebrating 1 year of helping you find the highest-quality healthy foods, treats, and supplements for your pets — and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing customers. ❤️🐾

To say thank you, we’re kicking off a month-long celebration!

📅 December 6th – December 31st
🎁 Enjoy up to 50% OFF select in-store items, including:
• Raw meals & kibble
• Stocking stuffers
• Toys
• Treats

Come celebrate with us and spoil your pets for the holidays! 🐶🐱✨



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12/02/2025

Healthy, Happier, increasing the longevity of your pets using FOOD.

Breakfast for the pups — and a breakdown of why each ingredient earns its place! 🐾✨ As someone currently studying carnivore nutrition, and have been feeding a Raw Dog Food Diet to my dogs for 10 years, I’m more passionate than ever about showing how fresh, biologically appropriate food can support our dogs far better than ultra-processed kibble.

* Raw Premade Beef Dog food includes bone, muscle meat, and organ meat
🍗 Turkey Neck – A natural source of calcium, phosphorus, and joint-supporting cartilage. Plus, all that real chewing powerfully supports dental health — something kibble just can’t replicate.
🐄 Green Tripe – Loaded with digestive enzymes and beneficial bacteria that help improve gut health and nutrient absorption. Raw tripe provides living nutrition that kibble processing destroys.
🧬 Adored Beast Probiotics (Fido's Flora for Sprocket and Healthy Gut for Slicks) + Phyto Synergy – Probiotics help balance the microbiome, while Phyto Synergy adds whole-food marine minerals to support cellular vitality. These kinds of fresh, functional nutrients don’t survive high-heat kibble production, which means kibble has added synthetic nutrients...
🎃 Pumpkin – Gentle fiber and naturally occurring vitamins A and C support healthy digestion and immune function without the synthetics commonly added to commercial kibble. Pumpkin also helps if you pup has diarrhea or constipation.
🥕🌱 Veggie Slurry Mix – Lightly processed, fresh veggies deliver antioxidants, phytonutrients, and fiber in a form that’s actually usable — not the powdered, heat-treated remnants found in many dry foods.
The more I learn through my carnivore nutrition studies, the more confident I am that raw feeding nourishes the whole dog — gut, joints, immune system, and overall vitality. It’s not just about offering meat; it’s about providing real, diverse, species-appropriate nutrition, one bowl at a time. 🐶💚

Comment below if you would like my veggie recipe.

11/27/2025

What's been happening with Moto-Vated Dog Training?

10/14/2025

Moto's Play Park Winter Closure Announcement

​Dear Moto's Play Park Visitors,

​We wanted to inform you that Moto's Play Park will be closed for the winter season, effective Sunday, October 19th, and will reopen on May 1, 2026. Although we would have loved to keep the park open a bit longer, I will be undergoing knee surgery on October 21st. As a result, I will not be able to maintain the space during this period.

Thank You for a Wonderful Season

​It was a pleasure to have you visit our play park during its opening year. We are incredibly thankful to all of you who came and enjoyed the space this season. Your support and enthusiasm have made this year truly special for us.

​Stay Connected

​We look forward to welcoming you back next year! In the meantime, if you have any suggestions for improvements or feedback, please feel free to email us at [email protected]. Your input is invaluable in helping us enhance your experience at Moto's Play Park. We will be getting a roof of the gazebo come spring and I am also hoping to get some fun structures in the park so the dogs can jump over and have some more fun other than just toys!

​Wishing You a Wonderful Winter

​We hope you have a fantastic winter and look forward to seeing you again in the spring. Until then, stay warm and take care!

Warm regards,

Moto's Play Park Team

09/26/2025

Hello from Shawna Gower with Moto-Vated Dog Training!

Hello everyone! It's been a hot minute since I last made a post or introduced myself here. We've had an incredibly busy summer season, and I'm thrilled to reconnect with all of you as we transition into fall.

About Me
My name is Shawna Gower, and I am a passionate positive reinforcement dog trainer based in Wheatley River PEI. My mission is to help you and your furry friend develop a harmonious relationship through compassionate training methods.

What We Offer
This fall, we're excited to offer a variety of training programs tailored to meet the needs of dogs at different life stages:
▪️Puppy Training: Perfect for your young pups who are just starting to explore the world.
▪️Adult Dog Training: Designed for older dogs who may need some extra guidance and skill refinement.
▪️Reactive Dog Training: Special sessions aimed at helping dogs who may be anxious or reactive in certain situations.
▪️Puppy Socialization Classes: Essential for helping your puppy grow into a well-adjusted adult dog.

🐾Moto's Play Park
In addition to our training programs, we have our very own Moto's Play Park. This is a fully fenced, half-acre paradise where you and your dog can enjoy training sessions or just have some leisurely fun together.
Get in Touch
Whether you're interested in training classes or a fun day at Moto's Play Park, we would love to hear from you! Contact us today for more information on how we can assist you and your canine companion.
Looking forward to a fantastic fall season with all of you and your wonderful dogs!

09/25/2025

Yikes! Please don’t inject your dogs with pesticides!!!! For the matter don’t use any pesticides on your dogs.

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09/16/2025

The Evolution of Dog Feeding

Recently, I was away from home for five days, leaving my dogs in the care of a trusted sitter. During this time, she made an observation that I found quite thought-provoking and worth sharing.

I have always been dedicated to providing my dogs with a raw food diet, supplemented with fresh vegetables, pumpkin, and various nutrients. This feeding regimen is certainly more intricate than the conventional approach, but it's a labor of love for my furry companions.

As I demonstrated the meal preparation to the dog sitter, she remarked, “So feeding a dog is not what it used to be—go to Walmart, buy a bag of kibble, and throw it in a bowl, hey?” Her comment highlighted a significant shift in how many people approach feeding their pets today. For my dogs, meals are much more than just kibble in a bowl.

The Convenience Culture
This difference in feeding practices is a reflection of broader societal trends. We have increasingly prioritized convenience over quality, often opting for ready-made or processed foods rather than preparing meals from scratch. This shift is evident not only in human diets but also in how we feed our pets.

Most commercially available foods are laden with sugars, carbohydrates, preservatives, and other unhealthy ingredients that are often difficult to pronounce, let alone understand. Unfortunately, dog food has not escaped this trend. The simplicity of scooping kibble into a bowl has become the norm, but at what cost?

Advocating for a Healthier Approach
The current state of affairs for the average dog’s diet is concerning. Convenience has overshadowed a holistic approach to nutrition, which is crucial for the well-being of our pets. While preparing fresh, nutritious meals requires more effort, the benefits are undeniable.

By taking the time to prepare balanced meals for our dogs, we ensure they receive the nutrients they need to thrive. More importantly, we show them the love and care they deserve. It's time we reconsider the convenience culture and embrace a healthier, more mindful approach to feeding our canine companions.

I've been following Dr Will Maginness lately and he has a lot to say about Dog Food and what to feed your dogs!

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09/11/2025

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Check out Moto’S Play Park! Will be open through October, and hopefully we will get the roof on the new Gazebo soon!

09/05/2025

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Something to ponder 🤔

08/31/2025

Puppy Playtime this morning

Cooper, P-Jax and Luca

Cooper came out of his shell and Jax performed, made everyone laugh! Luca had a blast playing with everyone.

08/21/2025

Luca and Rio had a blast with a little play session. Luca is nervous of people and Rio is nervous of dogs so both were helping each other gain some confidence!

If you do anything when you get a puppy it’s most important to socialize them! If you have questions please reach out! Here at Moto-Vated Dog Training we have all ages and stages of puppy training including socialization classes.

08/17/2025

We had a great puppy playtime this morning! 4 littles well let’s be honest 3 littles and big 4 month old Rio.

A bit of a slow start but by the end of the hour we had PLAY! Way to go crew!!!

If you’re interested in getting your puppy socials and trained, contact us about the puppy courses we offer.

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