Kean's K-9 Obedience & Behaviour Training

01/28/2025

So not about dogs, but our training coordinator Lisa Boivin, is onstage starring in Norm Foster’s Lunenberg, presented by the Gateway Theatre Guild

GTG presents: Lunenburg! A Norm Foster comedy

[email protected] to reserve your tickets.
Feb 5-9 at 7:00pm
Sunday Feb 9th at 2pm
Your tickets are at the door-Ecole Publique Odyssee.
CASH only $20 adults
$15 seniors/students

Lisa Boivin, Kelly Martin and Al McAskill.
Directed by Maureen Cassidy & Lisa Boivin

01/27/2025

Our new updated website is up and running! www.keansk9.com

01/23/2025

NOTICE! We are updating and improving our website!
It may be asleep for a little while. In the meantime please call us at 705-471-0706 or email us at [email protected] if you need information. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

01/18/2025

Please read the article in the North Bay Nugget regarding the Cranberry Trail in Callander.

01/18/2025

https://www.nugget.ca/news/mind-your-dogs-on-callanders-cranberry-trail

With trapping in the area, the town reminds you to keep your dog close by

01/17/2025

Dog osteopathy can help with a variety of conditions, including arthritis, hip dysplasia, and mobility issues. It can also help with pain relief, injury prevention, and post-operative recovery.
Canine osteopathy is complementary manual therapy to veterinary care. It does not replace regular veterinary care.
For more information call
705-499-6511
or email
[email protected]

01/11/2025

Our Puppy Elementary Class starting on Jan 15th is now full. If there is enough interest we will add a second class. (Just in case you try to enroll online and are denied) If you are interested please call 705-471-0706.

01/10/2025

Congratulations to Lisa Brankley & Jeremey Uttaro and their puppers Finnegan for successfully completing K9 High School! 👏

01/09/2025

Congratulations to Candice & Darren Long and their puppers Coco for successfully completing K9 High School!👏

01/09/2025

Congratulations to Courtney & William Latour and their puppers Chet for successfully completing Puppy Elementary School!👏

01/09/2025

Congratulations to Connie Watts and her puppers Lilly for successfully completing Puppy Elementary School!👏

01/09/2025

Congratulations to Ray Yelle and his puppers Rebel for successfully completing Puppy Elementary School!👏

01/09/2025

Congratulations to Kevin & Jennifer Roche and their puppers Sammy for successfully completing Puppy Elementary School!👏

12/31/2024

From all of us at Kean’s K9, we wish you a very Happy New Year!

12/29/2024

Received these pics today from our student Kathryn Crick. This little guy is her buddy Bowie. He’s a Leonberger weighing in at 241 lbs. He doesn’t understand that he’s not a lap dog. 🤗

12/23/2024

Freddie recovering nicely from a neuter and sporting his new incision protection speedos. 🤓

12/17/2024

Following is a list of just a few holiday associated triggers that might cause fear, anxiety, or stress (FAS) in dogs:

Increased number of visitors in the home
Decorations that change the appearance of the home and result in furniture being moved around
Fireworks
Travel or boarding
Changes in work schedules

Here are some tips to help reduce your dogs FAS

Do try to make a safe place for your dog either in a room, crate or x pen, where they can safely be away from all the hustle and bustle associated with family gatherings or noisy events such as fireworks. Unless they suffer from separation anxiety, most dogs appreciate the opportunity to be away from the chaos.
Do be certain that their safe place is a place that the dog loves to go willingly, not a place that they have to be forced to go.
Do make sure that the safe place is in a quiet area of the home and that it contains a comfortable bed and a few toys.
When confining the dog to their safe place, and as long as the dog isn’t likely to eat his toy or become possessive when other pets are around, do leave a very special long-lasting treat such as a stuffed Kong or other food puzzle toy.
Do leave a fan, music, or white noise of some type playing to help mask the scary sounds. This is especially helpful if the dog is afraid of fireworks or other noises.
Don’t ever use the safe place as a place to punish the dog.
Don’t allow children or other guests to disturb the dog while confined to their safe place.
Consider the use of a plug in ADAPTIL® diffuser for the dog. Talk to your vet about it.
If your dog likes to be a part of the action, do watch them closely to be sure that they are not becoming overwhelmed and anxious.
Do ask your visitors not to pursue your dog if they are walking away.
Do discourage visitors from luring your pet to take treats directly from their hands. If the dog is at all uncomfortable about approaching strangers, this can be very stressful and can result in a bite!
Do ask visitors to toss your dog his own food treats if they wish to make friends, not human food that might cause an upset tummy.
While many people love putting holiday costumes on their dogs, do be cautious about this! Most dogs do not like having clothing placed on them. Watch body language closely and if your pet is stiff, avoids eye contact, or looks at all anxious or tense, promptly remove the costume.
Do make plans ahead of time for where your pet will be when you have visitors, and don’t force them into any situations where they appear at all uncomfortable.

If you have any questions please reach out to us.

12/15/2024

Congratulations to Jacob Regier and his buddy Remi for successfully completing K9 High School!👏