Calm & Collected Canine

03/29/2024

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02/27/2024

Look who came for a lil boarding visit🥺❤️❤️❤️. He’s doing so well in his new home!

02/11/2024

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01/16/2024

Super stoked to welcome Myriam to the team☺️💕. She’ll be helping with “in the client’s home” pet sitting and will hopefully be training in the near future as well!

“Myriam grew up chasing butterflies and rescuing frogs from the pool; she knew early on that she wanted her life to involve animals. Her partner in crime, Wiley the Australian Shepherd brings that wish to life, along with Keiko the cat and a handful of pet reptiles.

Throughout her professional life, Myriam has worked with a variety of species ranging from domestic pets to exotic animals, such as birds of prey and alligators. Over the years she became particularly invested in not only animal care, but even more so their behaviour and emotional welfare. When it presented itself, she seized the opportunity to help dogs and cats with difficult behaviour needs in a shelter environment, which allowed her to enhance her skill set when it came to challenging behavioural cases.

Myriam’s superior knowledge of canine behaviour has often placed her at the forefront in high-stress situations, such as safely handling highly reactive animals or working with dogs exhibiting extreme fear or aggressive behaviour with a gentle approach.

It’s her belief that the core component to achieving the best care possible for our beloved pets is to understand what they are communicating to us, and she strives to share her knowledge and expertise so that families can establish strong bonds with their furry companions based on mutual trust and respect.”

01/07/2024

Updates:
1. September and October dates have been added. If you have already applied, you may either send me an email indicating your business name and noting that you already applied and would like to add either (or both) dates or refill the application for the September and October dates.

2. I have decided I will be doing approvals in waves; this means I will accepting a bunch of vendors right now and waiting a little bit before accepting vendors in a similar category -- this decision was made to ensure variety at the event. If you have any questions, feel free to email me or message me directly.

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If you haven't seen our events yet, we are so excited to share that we will be hosting our dog-friendly events at the Shenkman Art Centre again! More September and October dates dropping soon.

If you're a vendor, you can apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_JxvkfouAIMGHX3p9m9oCvX53JVCSyXbws_iEKxKy_pB7pQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

01/04/2024

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ADOPTED!!! 💖💖 💖 Gio joins Deanna, Jeff, Addison, Brennan and fur-sibs Dusty & Jibby!! 🐈 🐈‍⬛ Congratulations!!! 🥰🥰🥰 A big thank you to Sarah at Calm & Collected Canine for getting this sweet boy started on training while in her care 🥰

12/04/2023

Gian(Gio)-

Gio is a 12 week old Potcake looking for his forever person/family. His adoption fee is $450. He has his age appropriate vaccinations and has been dewormed, but he will need his third round of shots. He will also need to be neutered when he is old enough.

He is very sweet and loves to cuddle with his people. So far he’s been great with other dogs and enjoys meeting new visitors.

I’ve started building his food and toy drive, so he LOVES to work and play. He knows sit and almost has his down command. He also has a great start to his crate and potty training.

Gio needs someone that can continue to build his confidence around new things. Potcake type dogs can be weary of new things by nature, so it’s extremely important that his new family has time to get him accustomed to new environments.

I am offering my support with his training(through www.calmandcollectedcanine.ca) at no cost, if his adopter would like the help.

Please reach out to me directly if you are interested in adopting little Gio.

11/01/2023

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09/05/2023

We’re off to a good start! About 1/4 of a luggage stuffed! I still have some pick ups and my own stuff to go through. Yahooo! Thanks everyone that donated so far❤️.

is trying to steal the goods😂.

08/27/2023

Hey friends🥰! As you probably know by now, we love our Potcakes/street dogs over here and we would love to help more of them. So I had an idea!

Rhod and I are travelling to Antigua in November and we’ve applied with Air Canada to bring “humanitarian goods” over with us. This would wave the excess baggage fee for us!

So… we are collecting dog/cat items to bring over with us. If you have any extra things that you’d like to donate please reach out and we can coordinate pickup/drop off for the things. Items like treats, toys, collars, leashes, etc. would be amazing. I would especially love to bring lots of enrichment things for the doggies.

Let’s help more street dogs like all the amazing dogs in these photos🙌😊. Please share with all your friends too🎉!!

08/17/2023

Tony is very tired from his helper dog duties today😂🥰. Always the best boy🥹..

08/15/2023

PACK WALK OPENINGS! Westboro, Glebe, Downtown, Beechwood, etc. (Neighbourhoods along the highway in the middle of the city. Sorry, no Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, etc.).

Do you work long hours, but still want your dog to get some attention and exercise during the day? Don’t stress, Calm & Collected Canine is proud to offer our off leash pack walk service, provided in a private, large fenced in area every Monday to Friday between 12:00pm-1:00pm. We pick up your dog before the walk and drop them back off afterwards, so that you don’t need to worry about a thing. We share photos and videos with you so you can even “be a part” of your pup’s adventures! We schedule a meet-and-greet(see service description on website) before beginning with any walks to ensure you get the chance to know your walker. Spots are extremely limited and all dogs must be people and dog friendly, travel well in the car and have good recall.If you think your pup(s) may be a good fit in the pack you can contact us at [email protected] or by filling out a contact form on our website at www.calmandcollectedcanine.ca.

06/19/2023

Thank you for always being the best . The most talented😍🥰.

06/08/2023

CATCH-A-TREAT™ image from last years' June Fundraising Event! 🤭

DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS SUPER STAR? 🤩 Make sure to tag them if you do!

06/04/2023

😂 🐶 🌭 You've seen the hilarious CATCH-A-TREAT™ dog photos online, now you can have your very own!
COST $57 - with a generous $10 per session going to Riverview Rescues. 🙏🏻
Inside Unleash Pet Photography’s heated/air conditioned Mobile Pet Photography Studio at
📍CALM & COLLECTED CANINE
ORLEANS
🗓 June 10th 2023
🐾 THIS MONTH'S BACKGROUND COLOUR IS BLUE💙
🐾 KANINE KERCHIEF'S WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE TO WEAR DURING YOUR SESSION.
𝘉𝘶𝘺 𝘢 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝑎𝑛𝑑/𝑜𝑟 𝑔𝑒𝑡 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦:
https://unleashpetphotography.com/catchatreat
TAG A FRIEND THAT WOULD LOVE THIS👇🏻🥰 🐶

05/31/2023

05/28/2023

😂 🐶 🌭 You've seen the hilarious CATCH-A-TREAT™ dog photos online, now you can have your very own!
COST $57 - with a generous $10 per session going to Riverview Rescues. 🙏🏻
Inside Unleash Pet Photography’s heated/air-conditioned Mobile Pet Photography Studio at

📍CALM & COLLECTED CANINE
ORLEANS
🗓 June 10th 2023

🐾 THIS MONTH'S BACKGROUND COLOUR IS BLUE💙
🐾 KANINE KERCHIEF'S WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE TO WEAR DURING YOUR SESSION.

𝘉𝘶𝘺 𝘢 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝑎𝑛𝑑/𝑜𝑟 𝑔𝑒𝑡 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜 in Bio or below link:
https://unleashpetphotography.com/catchatreat
TAG A FRIEND THAT WOULD LOVE THIS👇🏻🥰 🐶

05/24/2023

Don’t forget to book your spot! Go to page for their website link. Help support and maybe get a few Tony kisses if you’re lucky❤️.

05/22/2023

Come out on June 10th between 9:20am-6pm for some epic photos by and to support ❤️. Go to https://unleashpetphotography.com/catchatreat to book your spot!

04/27/2023

EDIT: I'm going to leave the rest of this post as it was so as not to cause further confusion, but I wanted to clear up a mistake that I made. The exercise described in this document was invented by Ian and he originally named it "Retreat with Honor". I was under the impression that Suzanne Clothier took this exercise and renamed it "Treat and Retreat" but that the protocol remained the same. That is not true. I have since learned that "Treat and Retreat" is different from this exercise in significant ways. This exercise should be called "Retreat with Honor" and I will change the document, and the associated page on the Dunbar Academy website to reflect that. I am very sorry for the confusion. To be clear, Suzanne's Treat/Retreat protocol does not involve luring the dog at all.
In the post below, wherever you see "Treat & Retreat" it should instead say "Retreat with Honor". I've just replaced the image that goes with this post. The image used to have the title "Treat & Retreat"
Again, I'm sorry for the confusion.
-Jamie

One of the easiest exercises you can do to help a dog who is fearful around people is called Treat & Retreat. It's super simple, but super effective.

You alternate between 1. luring the dog to move away from the person using regular kibble and 2. luring the dog to move towards the person using high value treats.

By luring the dog further away, you can keep the dog at a comfortable distance, so when you lure the dog to approach, they are not overly stressed. You never bring the dog close enough to make them feel too anxious, and the person never moves towards the dog, which can be very scary for fearful dogs.

As you repeat this exercise, every piece of food the dog eats helps the dog feel good about the person, and the high-value treats make the dog feel extra good about approaching the person and being closer to the person.

You can learn more, as well as download the full size PNG or PDF version of this document here: https://dunbar.info/treat-retreat

If your dog is fearful of people, you should do something about it right away, so your dog doesn't have to live with unnecessary stress and anxiety, and so you and your dog can enjoy life together. This problem won't get better on its own, but it will get better with the right training techniques.

We currently have an amazing opportunity for you to get the help you need to resolve fearfulness and reactivity problems. For the next few days we're offering 50% off our Reactive Dog Toolkit, and offering 1-week of personalized support at no extra cost:
https://dunbar.info/reactive-dog-2023

Between May 8-15 you'll be able to tell us about your dog's history and we'll help you develop a training plan to help your dog. You can send us footage and we'll give you feedback. You can submit questions via our Reactive Dog Support Community page or during one of our Live Q+As and you'll get the answers and advice you need to resolve your dog's issues.

We can help you resolve your dog's fearfulness and reactivity, guaranteed. If you're not satisfied with the progress you can make using our simple strategies and easy exercises, just let us know within 30 days and we'll give you a full refund.

04/23/2023

Akamaru is adopted 🐾

Age: 7 months

Breed: husky mix

Fosters location: Beachburg

Is your dog good with other dogs: yes

Is your dog good with cats: No

Is your dog good with kids: yes, but kids over 8 that are good with dogs because he is jumpy

Current size: large

Is your dog house trained: yes (occasional excited p*e)

Is your dog crate trained: yes

Does your dog have any special needs/medical conditions: No

Does your dog have any or display any aggressions (toys, food, people, leash reactivity): vacuum cleaner

Is your dog playful: yes

Describe the dogs energy level: high

Does your dog like to snuggle: yes

Does your dog know basic commands: yes, sit,

Does your dog know any special tricks: give paw, fetch

Does your dog like to go on walks: yes. He pulls while on leash, so he will need continued guidance and training. He loves to run.

Does your dog have any fears: no

Does your dog have any unique traits you have noticed, whether in personality or physically: intelligent like a typical husky

What are the first 3 words that come to mind when you think of your dog: playful, personable, curious

In a short paragraph please provide any other details or a brief overview of your foster dog: Aka is a very intelligent, lovable dog. Very playful with my other dogs and he loves to play fetch. As he is still a puppy, he is very exuberant at times but even though he has only been with us a short time, he has settled in very nicely with our house and family. He is working through some unwanted tendencies (counter surfing, mouthing) and will need continued training. He is very active, and would love to have a running buddy. He is a typical teenage husky who is active, curious and smart.

If you’re interested in adopting Akamaru, please apply below ⬇️⬇️

https://form.jotform.com/212204047811241

03/25/2023

❕Fosters Needed ❕

We are looking for several foster placements that are animal-free. We have some lovely dogs in care who need to be the only animal in the home. These pups do love kids, so we welcome applicants with junior fosters in the home!

This is a cost-free commitment! We take care of all vetting and supplies, and provide ongoing support for our foster families.

Willing to open your home to a dog in need? Please fill out a foster application: https://form.jotform.com/221122753594252

02/22/2023

Thank you as always ❤️❤️.

Clearly his grandma let him play with his Jollyball too much and he hurt his lippies lol. This guy has no self preservation🫣😬🙃..

02/14/2023

‼️‼️PACK WALK OPENINGS STARTING IN APRIL FOR GREELY AND RIVERSIDE SOUTH‼️‼️

Do you work long hours, but still want your dog to get some attention and exercise during the day? Don’t stress, Calm & Collected Canine is proud to offer our off leash pack walk service, provided in a large fenced in area every Monday to Friday between 12:00pm-1:00pm. We pick up your dog before the walk and drop them back off afterwards, so that you don’t need to worry about a thing. We share photos and videos with you so you can even “be a part” of your pup’s adventures! We schedule a meet-and-greet(see service description on website) before beginning with any walks to ensure you get the chance to know your walker. Spots are extremely limited so don’t wait to get your spot in the pack. All dogs must be people and dog friendly, travel well in the car and have good recall.

Tyra will be covering the areas of Riverside South and Greely. Get to know more about her and her experience by reading her bio on the website. If you think your pup(s) may be a good fit in Tyra’s pack you can contact her at [email protected] or by filling out a contact form on our website at www.calmandcollectedcanine.ca