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Mutts and Motorcycles

Working together to having a Canadian and US Certified and Alberta, BC Recognized Service Dog. I also groom and teach grooming.
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Red Seal Journeyman Technician servicing Motorcycles, ATV', Sleds. Mutts is the Certified Behaviourist and Trainer and Recognised Medical Assistance Service Dog Trainer in BC, Canada and the US. Training comes natural to me and I pass it on to the dog and owner with everything I do. Motorcycles come from the Red Seal Certified Journeyman Technician in the family who is certified in Harley and Metr

ic Motorcycles. He specializes in engine and transmission rebuilds, customizing and making a motor run to perfection. Experienced with most makes of Scooters.

05/31/2024

Today is a special girls Birthday. She was a dog running loose near a garbage dump in Alberta that had been bred a 6 months old, had puppies in the middle of winter and managed to keep one alive. She was caught by a good hearted woman who took in starving dogs and found them homes. I was enamored by Abbey and adopted her. I trained her to be a Service Dog for my daughter who is an ER Doctor and has very poor hearing. Abby's birthday is today is she is 12. She is retired now and is welcome in the hospital anytime to visit and remind everyone just how special she is. You just never know how special your dog really is until you ask it to work for you, and they do their best to make you proud of them. Abbey is the Shepherd cross is the picture, Lucy is passed now and is the black Shepherd cross and then there is Pearl, my little Blue Heeler.

05/22/2024

Its getting to be that time again when we look at our dogs and really want to take them everywhere with us. My problem is when I had two dogs, we didn't all fit on the motorcycle. They decided I could walk. That wasn't a option so Cliff took Pearl and I took Lucy.
But if you need to do more training to make that extra travel possible get in touch. Even Service dogs sometimes need a refresher course on good manners and trust.

03/26/2024

Pearl would like you to join in a Therapy Dog Workshop. It works well because it teaches the owners how to talk dog and teaches the dog to listen. It's a win - win for everyone. If you are interested in a lesson or a workshop text me at 403-880-0430. I have a lot of Service Dogs in Training join us because it helps the handler deal with group situations.

02/10/2024

I have had a few people ask me over the past year about grooming classes. I would be pleased to do it, but I can't remember who asked me about it. If you are interested in learning how to groom your dog, please get in touch and I will work my best at getting something together that will be accessible for you. Its always great to know how to groom your dog no matter what the breed. Hot or cold weather, it helps to know what to look for and how to do things right.

12/16/2023

The shop is taking a much needed rest over the holiday and will be closed December 15 to Jan 2. Have a Great Christmas, stay safe and don't break anything. Dog training continues for the teachers that need to take advantage of the time off they get from work.

08/09/2023

I am thinking that you guys may be interested in a Therapy Dog Workshop soon. So give me a heads up if any of you are and I will see if we can have one on a Saturday. Summer is almost over, and if a workshop is September works better for you, again, give me a heads up so I can get it going. Thanks for your interest and congratulations for the teachers who have had their dogs certified as Therapy Dogs. I am sure your students are going to love it.

06/17/2023

Anybody interested in an early Therapy Dog Workshop Saturday the 24th? Drop me a text or message on FB if the answer is yes. Future Service Dogs benefit from this group lesson too. It lets you know you are more than halfway there if you complete the challenges.

03/24/2023

There is a very nice person in Vernon who has a well taken care of and healthy litter of puppies for sale. The are Lab-Shepherd cross, 7 weeks old. Very good temperament. She is trying her best to work with them, have them accustom to life around them and prepare them the best she knows how for their forever homes. $600. If you are interested drop me a message and I will give you a contact number for her.

02/23/2023

The snow is not quite done with us yet. We may not like it, but for our four legged family this is a 'Happy Dog'

01/25/2023

We got together and think it's high time to have some grooming classes. There will be two dogs and owners per class so the owners will learn to groom their dog themselves. All dogs need grooming and grooming is not just a haircut, but health and well being and keeping all parts happy and healthy. Best to send a post that you are interested and I will try to choose dates that work for you and dogs that give a variety to health needs and grooming techniques. Don't let someone shave down your dog. Groom it to what you like and what your dog needs. Email works too. [email protected]

01/19/2023

Well fun time is over and it's back to work for all of us. Service Dogs work everyday, but I do try to make their holiday a bit more fun.

12/20/2022

The Shop is closed until January 3rd. Pearl told Cliff he had to take some time off, even if it is really cold outside. And our family agreed. See you next year!.

12/02/2022

I still enjoy the beach and the walks, no matter what the temperature and the month. We may have to bundle up well, but the dogs are doing fine. Fluffy dry snow is the best. Happy December

10/21/2022

I have a lot of complaints of cars running red lights. But when I see busses and cars packed with kids it really upsets me. Today the Doggie Shuttle ran a red light. Makes you wonder.

07/19/2022

It's summer. Remember petroleum jelly to condition the pads for the hot ground. A life jacket really helps a dog be safe on a boat or paddle board. Carry Benadryl for a dog that gets stung by a bee, or decides to eat a bee. Don't shave a dogs coat off thinking you are helping them to be cooler, and then take it out in the sun. Now that there is no fluff between the skin and the hot sun, the hot sun is even more harsh on the dogs skin and body temperature. And use the back of your hand to check the temperature of the walkway you are on. It gives you a better idea of how it feels on the dogs pads. If you have to stand around with your dog, seek shade. Now Enjoy!!

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Penticton, BC
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Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

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Videos

Lucy going to Calgary

This is where your dog sits when on a plane. They need to be calm and accepting that they are with you. The airline is not expected to give you extra space for the dog and you may end up with people on either side of you and the dog at your feet. West Jet has always been a great airline for me to fly and they have made sure to give my and the dog enough foot room.

Walking Tall

I have made this movie to show people what I mean when training their dog to walk nicely and heel. Keep an even pace while training to give the dog time to adjust to what you want. When changing sides with the dog, never let the dog change in front of you, always behind. When you are finished with your forward motion, calmly stop and give the dog something new to do, such as a sit or a down. And of course, when everything is done, a reward of a kind word or pat for work well done. No eye contact, plenty direct and simple signals of word and hand commands of what you would like the dog to do. They enjoy their session and feel proud of their work.

Pearl at Work

A video showing Black Pearl at work. I hope she gets few calls for help, but succeeds at helping everybody who asks for her assistance.

Pearl at work and play. Proud of her as I am of all of the dogs I train.

Pearl Jump

When I began working with Pearl on her Accelerant Detection she was not very food motivated, but we learned she loves her frisbee and that was the best way to reward her after her daily work. So each day she has to find up to 12 different smells in various locations, and then afterwards she gets to Jump. We all need to work for a paycheck, even our dogs, just have to find out what they pay scale is to give the best job. I tried taking a video of her.