The Dogpile Kennels

10/13/2024

Favourite time of year! 😍❤️

10/02/2024

Good news over here regarding my foot! No surgery is needed, just taking it easy, with proper footwear for now. Recheck in 6 weeks. Apparently it's a rare, unique fracture, something neither doctor had seen before...not something I'm stoked about, but so thankful it won't require surgery!
I celebrated with a short, sweet, and slow field wander. I sure miss getting out here!
Thanks for the prayers everyone! 🙏

09/05/2024

I figured I'd keep you all in the loop. I had an unfortunate incident this past weekend, and it ended with a foot fracture. The next few weeks involve me in an aircast, and awaiting a consult with a surgeon to see what the next step will be (pun intended!).
I've informed the current clients we have here now, but to save me from texting the same conversation I figured I'd post here.
My oldest daughter is truly a gem and after it was confirmed a fracture, without even skipping a beat she said she can walk dogs for me (thinking she's been waiting for an opportunity to be more involved!) She is mature beyond her years and has proven herself kind and patient with dogs long before this, she even stops along the way with her camera to take their photos. This all makes me very proud!

While I am in the recovery and rehab mode, I'm going to be taking less dogs than normal (if I can). I am currently booked all of September and most of October. Once I hear from the surgeon I'll have a better idea beyond then what we can handle here.
If you're still reading, thanks for listening and understanding! I'm very grateful for my family and extended fur family as we all navigate this new adventure with an airboot.

09/05/2024

A little photodump of our summer! Wow did it ever fly by!

04/22/2024

When the siblings come for a family reunion you do a photoshoot! 😝🤣
Formerly the Herb litter from NWAS, there's our boy Rooster (Basil) Silly (Cilantro) and Tango (Parsley) 😍😍

04/10/2024

Today is a really special one over here, we celebrate Rooster's first birthday, and also remember our boy Summit as its been one year since he passed away...

I'll be honest, it was hard for me after losing him so suddenly like that. He was such an amazing dog and was there for all those big moments the last 9 years. I love looking back on all these pictures and videos here! We have so many memories together.

So thankful how God used that whole experience and turned it around in such a beautiful way by putting Rooster in our house when He did!

And of course I had to make side by side photos of similar pictures 😍

04/08/2024

It's official, the snow is gone! Mud season was quick and dirty. It's drying up fast out there, folks, too fast for my liking! Pray for rain!!! We sure need it!

My spring break rush was full of muddy fun and blowing out winter coats 😝
Summer is filling up quickly! If you know your holidays send me a message asap!

Also we are closed end of august/early September for our own adventure getaway😍🙌

03/29/2024

Shayla is still up for adoption! This is officially our second season with her as we picked her up for foster early February. She has been such a peach! She's the perfect size for those back country adventures, with the stamina to keep up with anything. She doesn't seem to have a prey drive like other breeds (cough huskies cough😝) and has shown amazing recall! If you're interested in her, please reach out, I'd be happy to answer any questions! Also, fill in an application at www.nwas.ca too! Dogs like Shayla don't come around too often!! ❤️❤️❤️

03/18/2024

03/14/2024

Shayla is still up for adoption! She sure fits in well with our trio, but no, we can't keep her! 😆 that would be crazy! However, she has been a gem for a foster, and we've all fallen in love!
Pictures of her after the walk relaxing in comments 🥰
If interested please fill in an application at www.nwas.ca

02/26/2024

There's gotta be an adventure seeker out there looking for a sidekick! Shayla has shown amazing recall, and is like an energizer bunny always up for everything! If you're interested in Shayla, please fill in an application at www.nwas.ca

02/16/2024

Sure loving the snow lately!!! Winter is my favourite season and I am sad to see it melting away so quickly!!
However the melting has me looking ahead to Spring and Summer and then I get excited again 😜
I am booked solid for Spring Break, and slowly starting to fill up my summer! If you know your holidays let me know asap and I'll try save a spot!
Like last year, I have pre-booked a couple weekends here and there over the summer to ensure our girls see a life outside of the boarding kennel/farm life, I am sorry if our holidays line up with yours!
We will also be CLOSED for 2 weeks end of August/early September. Again I apologize if this affects your plans!
Hope you are out enjoying these sunny days with what's left of the snow!!

02/16/2024

Fostering a dog like this has been a real treat, Shayla has been such a gem over here! Been working on recall and she is a natural 🤩 even found myself and the foursome next to a grouse that spooked and she was non reactive, and easily called away from it. Success!!

She will be at Total Pet on Sunday February 18 T 10 am! Come meet her and the other available dogs ❤️🤗

02/12/2024

Introducing Shayla!
Wow, this is a FUN dog. If you've been looking for a playmate for your dog, or adventure buddy for yourself, this is the one you want! She is SO playful, but also super respectful of correction from non players, or if she crosses a line. She is learning to read other dogs body language and change her behaviour accordingly.

She LOVES toys, and often will be carrying one around in her mouth. Which is awesome, but also means she tends to pick up things that are not dog toys, which is a great opportunity for her learning 'drop it' and 'leave it' which she is picking up well!
She is totally crate trained, clean and quiet in it, I use a treat to toss in and she walks in on her own everytime.
She is young, only 10 months old, super eager to please and with consistency will be a fun, playful, 'up for anything' companion.
I'm not sure if she's ever been inside before, so everything 'house wise' seems to be a new experience. But she is quick to respond to 'leave it' or 'no' if she sniffs at a counter, or jumps on the couch.
She is quite the jumper, is super agile, and would be a great candidate for agility things or extreme high jump!
She can be very intense with her front paws, and is learning that is a rude way to greet humans and dogs. It's going to take serious consistency to curb this behaviour, so whoever is interested needs to be aware of that! She is good with children, but her greetings can be strong, which is something to keep in mind if you've got young kids.

I love this dog.... 🫣 I love her medium/small size, and her blocky stocky stature, and she has a great personality to go with it!

But, I can't keep them all and I know there is her perfect home out there, and they won't be disappointed!!
Shayla is up to date on vaccines and she has been spayed.
If you're interested in Shayla, please fill out an application at www.nwas.ca

01/12/2024

Introducing Rose!

If you're looking for an adventure buddy that is game for pretty much anything you throw at her, look no further! She would be up for running, hiking, biking, back country skiing, and even an afternoon nap 🤗

For some reason this friendly girl has been at the shelter for a whopping 7 months! We are lucky to be able to get to know her now in a home environment and she is a shining star!
Rose is a lean, (not so) mean and running machine! With incredible jumps her agility is out of this world. She seems to have endless energy when she needs it but is so calm and quiet in her kennel, and seems to have wonderful house manners. She is quite sensitive to correction and quick to learn as she just wants to please you.
However, I feel she's learned in her past a 'catch me if you can' game, and her recall isn't very reliable. We are working on that here, she doesn't stray very far from the group, and quickly stops herself if she notices us turning around, or heading a different way. She is very food motivated which helps alot, and she is heavily rewarded each time she comes to me to reinforce that recall!

I would guess she has a pretty high prey drive if the opportunity arose, her nose doesn't seem to get her into wandering trouble like a husky's would on those scent trails, but if a bunny or something were to spook out, I imagine she would chase it. I'll let you know if this happens during her time here 😝
Rose has been very playful with our variety of dogs, but she can come on very strong, she listens well to me correcting her, but a less bolder dog might get bullied.
She is also an excellent watch dog!
We have three young kids and she has been respectful of all of them. She really is a great girl!
If you're interested in meeting Rose please fill out an application form at www.nwas.ca
She is spayed, and up to date on vaccines!