Quarry K9 Day Camp and Resort

07/01/2024

06/30/2024

Hi Quarry K9 Campers, Ricki here!
My big adventure at the cabin is over & I can’t wait to see everyone this coming week!
Daycare resumes Wednesday July 3rd.
It’s a busy long weekend with 12 of my friends staying but I’m well rested & ready to Rock!
See you soon!

06/03/2024

05/31/2024

Please watch! This is all too common an occurrence these days.

05/31/2024

** 2 spots left for this round starting next week!

Calling all puppies 🐶

New Round of Puppy Classes starting
JUNE 10th in Argyle!
Outdoor group classes!

Classes run for 4 weeks at 6:00PM on Monday evenings!

Email to register to :
[email protected]

Register by June 3rd to secure your spot in class 🐶👍

05/30/2024

Well at least the pups got to enjoy some sun before the rain today! ☀️ 🌧️

05/28/2024

Let’s have some fun!

🤔

05/02/2024

*Upcoming outdoor spring classes!
Located in Argyle!
Start Date May 15th, must register by May 8th to hold your spot as the classes do fill up quickly

Classes will run Wednesday evenings at 5:30PM for 4 weeks.

All ages of pups welcome !

Basic obedience, manners and Leashwork will be covered in these classes 👍

Email to register :
[email protected]

please send an email with you dogs name and age to the above email to get on the class list and receive all the info for this class. Thank you

Graduation photos included of your pup at their final class!

05/02/2024

Once again we would like to thank all those who voted for us in the nominated catergories! 🥰
We are honoured to receive Platinum status in the Doggy Daycare and Kennel categories as well as Silver in Pet Sitters.
Quarry K9 continues to strive to provide the best care for your family members in a Fear Free environment!
Congratulations to all the other winners! 🏆

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05/01/2024

🐕 HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE 🐕

Quarry K9 will be closed Monday June 3 & daycare will commence Wednesday July 3.
For those of you boarding July long I will be here for you Friday June 28 for drop off.
July long boarding is officially FULL!

04/26/2024

Quarry K9 will be closed Thursday May 16 to Sunday May 26.
Sorry for the inconvenience. We will be back Monday May 27.

04/11/2024

The dogs enjoyed sunning themselves on the play structure yesterday.
Then we decided to do a virtual trip to the mountains as well. 🏔️ 😆

04/11/2024

Contact Ashley if you want some one on one training time with your dog!

I’ve got some openings for private training lessons over the next week if anyone is interested!

Private sessions can be at your home 🏠 or out and about to work on specific behaviours and problems your running into with your pup!

[email protected]

04/04/2024

Questions about the solar eclipse & your pet? This article will help!
Daycare will be a go on Monday. 🌖 ☀️

Hello friends!

The total solar eclipse is just around the corner, and just about everyone is ready to see the once in a lifetime event. We are seeing some mixed information about pet/wildlife safety.

Contrary to what some may read, the sun itself is not any more dangerous during the eclipse. The reason protective eye wear is recommended for humans (who wish to observe the eclipse) is because many of us will be staring directly at the sun that day, which is something we typically avoid.

For our pets, and outdoor wildlife, that day will be similar to any other day. Our pets don’t stare at the sun, so there is no need to keep them indoors on April 08 for any extended period of time. They may notice the change in temperature, but it is unlikely they will exhibit any unusual behaviour.

The eclipse can be more unsettling for birds. The dimming of the sky can mimic behaviour at dusk and during early storm formation, so some birds may demonstrate a wind-down behaviour and there may be less activity in the sky during the peak eclipse. Once the sky returns to normal, so does their behaviour.

If you are purchasing eclipse glasses, please make sure they meet these criteria. For additional information about the eclipse please see:
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/

For a list of approved solar-viewing goggles please see:

https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters

It is not safe to watch the eclipse through the lens of your smartphone - it can damage both your phone camera and your eyes. Try this instead:

https://www.safeshot-viewer.com

Safe watching our friends!
Dr Renee Fleming

04/04/2024

Something that seems to happen almost everywhere is people either allowing their dogs to rush on leash or off leash up to other dogs. The common response “it’s ok he’s friendly” but….

🐶 what if the other dog is not (you’re putting both dogs at risk)
🐶 what if the other dog is working through trauma/reactivity and needs space
🐶 what if the other dog is recently rescued and behaviour has not been fully evaluated yet
🐶 what if the other person is training and does not want their dog spooked/disturbed/etc
🐶 what if the other dog is recovering from surgery (ie spays are very invasive and need time to heal) and they don’t want them bumped or making sudden jumps or twists getting away from or engaging with another dog

There are so many “what if’s” and it’s not fair to either dog to put them in an uncomfortable position! If you decide to have off leash time it’s best to do it in an area that is designated and other owners expect other off leash dogs!

04/04/2024

Great tips if you choose to use a dog park.

When the weather gets warmer, our dogs enjoy being outside and adventuring. Visiting a dog park is an excellent way to release pent-up energy and allow your dog to socialize while encountering new sights, sounds, and scents.
Here are some tips for your next trip to the dog park, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for both you and your canine companion!🐶🐾🌳

Questions? Call/text 306-783-3349.

04/04/2024

Some great words of wisdom from 2 experienced breeders for ALL puppy owners bringing home a new member of the family.

03/28/2024

Voting has started!

Quarry K9 Day Camp and Resort has been nominated for best Doggy Day Care and Kennel under the Pet and Pet Care category. Please vote if you have a chance! Thank you!

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03/24/2024

Happy National Puppy Day! 💕🐶💕
Feel free to share YOUR puppies past or present in the comments! 🥰

03/22/2024

When you realize your stuff is in reception which means Mom & Dad are home from their vacay & will be here soon to pick you up! 😄💕

03/22/2024

Voting starts soon!

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03/21/2024

Dashcam: Daycare Morning Drive 😆❤️

03/19/2024

A WORD ABOUT WAGS
“I don’t understand why that dog reacted so badly to me; his tail was wagging!”

Contrary to popular belief, a wagging tail doesn’t always mean a dog is happy.

Dogs communicate through so many different types of body language, but the wag and the tail position are probably one of the easier to notice.

As with most things it depends on the individual dog. Some breeds naturally carry their tails in a different position and some breeds wag their tails differently to others.

Wags and tail positions should always be looked at in context and together with the rest of the body language. Body language should always be looked at as a “video” and not as an isolated “picture”.

Noticing how your dog’s tail usually looks or how the tail behaves when they’re happy to see you or relaxed and contented, provides a good base line to interpret other types of tail language.

I often watch my dogs’ tails with fascination as they stalk or hunt for something, bark at something outside or see another dog approaching while out walking.

The type of wag and position of their tails gives me so much information about their emotional state.

Although some people won’t agree, I definitely see wags to the right when my dogs are happy and wags to the left when there is arousal, uncertainty, predatory behaviour or other emotions going on.

Not only is the tail an important method of communication but it also plays a role in balance, stability, movement and counterbalancing should a dog quickly change direction.

I believe that tail docking destroys an essential part of a dog's ability to communicate with other dogs by creating a distinct social disadvantage or misunderstanding as tail signals can’t be read.

People with working dogs believe that tail docking is necessary to prevent tail injuries or improve performance, but many countries have banned this practice either completely or only under specific medical circumstances.

Start taking notice of what your dog is doing with their tail - you may find it interesting and it may open up a new way of understanding how your dog is feeling.

Here is a link to a graphic I created with some different tail positions and what they might mean -

https://www.canva.com/design/DAF_7l_2LvA/UGXVDl-TOPc_FCqHXsCWRQ/view?utm_content=DAF_7l_2LvA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=GOVbqw1dfw

03/09/2024

Lotsa sun & fresh air today!
Going to be some very quiet households tonight… 💤

03/09/2024

My stalker… 😆🥰

03/07/2024

Hunker down tonight!
At least these pups are enjoying the snow! ❄️ ❄️❄️