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Stoked Dogs - Dog Training

Science-backed dog training in-person in Revelstoke, British Columbia, or virtually anywhere in Canada. Currently offering in-person or virtual 1 on 1 training.

We're stoked on dogs and want you to be stoked on working with your dog. Group classes coming 2021.

23/11/2024

Find me on Saturday at the Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market. I'll be selling biothane leashes, long-lines and collars from 10am-3pm. These are locally made, durable, waterproof, stinkproof products that make life with a dog in Revelstoke, just that much more enjoyable.

21/11/2024

Plan to ski with your dog this winter? The snow is flying and the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club (RNSC) is busy preparing for another epic season. If you're looking to take your dog on the Dog Loop and want to learn some skills on how to put your best foot (ski) forward this season, Introduction to Skiing with Dog classes are up and open for registration!

These classes are for RNSC members and their dogs and are 1 hour long with training reference materials provided by email after (so you can refer to any of the skills covered for a refresher throughout the season). You'll learn the core skills you need to have a fun time on the Dog Loop.

Multiple dates available but spots are limited so register today:
https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=37206&lan=1&cartlevel=1

P.S. If you haven't gotten your membership yet, the early bird price is only on until November 30th!

04/11/2024

Glove season is around the corner and that can be hugely annoying when you're working on training dogs outside. Your gloves get covered in treat residue and if you're dealing with something high value like hot dogs, that's not pleasant. Fingerless gloves can be helpful but one of my favourite tricks is using squeeze tubes instead.

Get some wet dog food and a re-fillable tube and you've got a treat dispenser you can use with your gloved hands easily. One little squeeze = one treat.

My go-to's are the Coghlan's Squeeze Tubes for camping. They are easy to fill and most importantly easy to clean. Lots of outdoor stores will sell them or you can find them online. For the wet food, avoid the super chunky recipes. This one was about as chunky as this tube could handle. If the food is too thick, blend with a bit of water before putting it in the tube.

31/10/2024

It's almost Halloween!

This holiday is often a weird one for dogs. All of the sudden spooky inflatables, skeletons and other objects appear on people's yards and then one night a bunch of kids run around dressed up in strange costumes. Dogs can be understandably unsure of it all! Halloween can present opportunities and challenges, depending on your individual dog. So I thought I would share some tips for puppies, reactive dogs and dogs in-training. Hopefully something in this post can help you and your dog get the most of the festivities.

10/10/2024

You guessed it, Stoked Dogs is selling Biothane products now! Handmade in Revelstoke, right in my little workshop with a press, strong rivets, and the nicest hardware I've been able to source.

Biothane has become a staple of my dog training and walking kit. When I moved to Revelstoke, I got so tired of cleaning my nylon leashes, long lines and collars. It's just so wet and muddy here. So I started replacing my gear with biothane. Biothane is incredibly strong, waterproof, smell proof and easy to clean. I've been using the same long lines for over four years and none of them have broken.

For the past few years, I've managed to source some biothane long lines for clients and others in Revelstoke. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a regular supplier. So I decided it was just time to learn a new skill. After some research, practice and sourcing of equipment and materials, I'm happy to say I can provide Biothane products in Revelstoke that are made right here.

The long lines pictured here are available right now. I've got:
3/4" Biothane 30ft Long Line in Neon Orange with Nickel Hardware $70
1/2" Biothane 20ft Long Line in Seafoam with Black Hardware $55
1/2" Biothane 20ft Long Line in Lagoon Blue with Black Hardware $55
1/2" Biothane 20ft Long Line in Neon Pink with Black Hardware $55
1/2" Biothane 20ft Long Line in Black with Black Hardware $55

If you're interested in one of these or are interested in a custom order, please reach out through my contact form on my website.

I'm excited to bring you more including the highly useful 4ft "Offleash" Leash - the perfect length of leash to have on you to walk your dog to the designated off leash areas, collars, hanging planters, and SUP leashes.

Website updates will come soon but biothane is available now, so if you're ready to order, reach out!

09/08/2024

There are a LOT of off-leash hiking and walking options in and around Revelstoke but Mount Revelstoke National Park is not one of them.

Remember that if your dog is well trained enough that you trust them to recall off a bear while off-leash, then they are surely well trained enough to walk on a loose leash 😉

23/07/2024

Calling Revelstoke's Adventure Dogs!

Stoked Dogs is running Group Adventure Walks! These weekly 60 minute walks take your adventure loving pooch on a fun off-leash adventure with other social dogs. If you're looking to give your dog some extra exercise and social time, reach out to see if your dog would be a good fit!

More information on how Group Adventure Walks are run and pricing can be found online at https://stokeddogs.ca/adventure/

22/07/2024

It’s been a HOT summer so far.

If you didn’t know already, dogs are susceptible to heat stroke so I put together a post with some helpful information. Save it for easy reference when you need it!

In addition to what is in this post, keep in mind that senior dogs and Brachycephalic dogs are more susceptible to heat stroke.

I learned everything I know about heat safety and heat stroke in dogs from my pet first aid class. I highly recommend taking a class to arm yourself with the best information to keep your dog safe.

Source: Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid

13/06/2024

Calling Revelstoke Adventure Dogs!

Spots are left in the MTB with your Dog and SUP with your Pup single session classes!

Learn core skills to do both of these activities with your dogs and set up for a lifetime of fun (and not frustration!).

Both classes are open to dogs who are fully vaccinated. If you aren't ready to bike or SUP with your pup, come learn the skills you need to teach them so that when you're ready, you can hit the ground running.

MTB with your Dog
Saturday June 15 2-3:30pm
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SUP with your Pup
Monday June 17 6:30-8pm
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31/05/2024

If you want a dog with reliable recall, it's going to take some work. Luckily, recall training is so fun, it hardly feels like work!

Join Stoked Dogs for the Build the Stoke Recall Class (3 sessions total - 1 virtual) for our June class and get the skills you need to adventure safely and with confidence with your dog off-leash.

You'll learn the best method for teaching a reliable recall, how to improve your recall and how to work on recall with tough distractions like prey drive. All of this, while working around other dogs! It will be a great class.

Session 1 - Virtual & Recorded - Monday June 3 18:00-19:00
Session 2 - In-person - Saturday June 8 12:00-13:00
Session 3 - In-person - Saturday June 15th 12:00-13:00

Only limited spots available. Don't wait, this class won't be running again until the fall. Register: www.stokeddogs.ca/classes/

21/05/2024

Spring classes are starting soon! There are still spots up for grabs in:

Build the Stoke Recall Class - 3 session class
Crag with your Dog - 1 session class
SUP with your Pup! - 1 session class
MTB with your dog - 1 session class
Hiking with your dog - on leash skills - 2 session class
Hiking with your dog - off leash skills - 2 session class

Most of these classes won't be back until the fall to get in now while you can!

Register at www.stokeddogs.ca/classes/

01/05/2024

Mountain biking with your dog can be a ton of fun. But it can also be frustrating (for you and other trail users) and dangerous if your dog doesn't understand what is expected of them.

Join the MTB with your dog Adventure Dog Series class to learn some essential skills to set up for success if you plan to get on the trails with your dog. We'll also discuss the risks of the sport (which can be very hard on dogs) and how to prevent injuries.

Limited spots are available (and already filling up), so register today at the link in bio.
..psst: If you want to get early notice about this and other classes or announcements, sign up for the free newsletter on the website.

30/04/2024

Ever wanted to paddle board with your dog but not sure where to start? If so, this class is for you!

I'll be hosting a SUP with your pup class as a part of the Adventure Dog Series Class.

This is a one session class on dry land (sorry folks, just not insured to take you all out on the water) where you'll learn how to introduce your dog to paddle boarding and how to teach them the essential skills like mounting the board, where to stand, where to lay down and what safety considerations you need to take before getting on the water.

Set yourself and your dog up for a summer of fun on the water and not a summer of frustration.

Register at www.stokeddogs.ca/classes ..psst: If you want to get early notice about this and other classes or announcements, sign up for the free newsletter on the website.

29/04/2024

Off-leash hiking can be a ton of fun. But it's not always allowed and if your dog doesn't have excellent off-leash skills, it can be dangerous. Hiking with dogs on-leash is a great way to spend an amazing day outside together but if your dog doesn't have good on-leash skills, it can be a nightmare and result in some gnarly slips and falls.

I spent a decade hiking up mountains with two large dogs. It didn't take me many trails up to realize they needed extra training to help them understand what was expected of them.

In this Adventure Series class, you'll learn how to teach your dogs the on-leash skills they need so you can BOTH have fun while hiking. If you dream of fun days on big hikes without the fear of your dog dragging you down the mountain, this class is for you!

Register at www.stokeddogs.ca/classes
..psst: If you want to get early notice about this and other classes or announcements, sign up for the free newsletter on the website.

25/04/2024

Hiking is just better with dogs. At least that's my (totally unbiased) opinion. We're lucky in Revelstoke, we have lots of hiking trails and areas to go explore where we can hike off-leash with our dogs (Don't forget this DOES NOT include Mount Revelstoke National Park).

Whenever we hike off-leash with our dogs, we should know that we are taking a risk. There are just risks with off-leash hiking that we don't have with on-leash hiking. Risks of our dogs explore too far away, hurting themselves, encountering wildlife and perhaps harassing wildlife or other trail users. So it's important that we teach the skills necessary for success.

If you want to have fun and feel confident hiking off-leash with your dog, my Hiking with your dog: Off leash skills Adventure series class will help you get there. We'll work on the core skills needed for this skill in a group setting over a couple of sessions.

Check it out at: www.stokeddogs.ca/classes/
..psst: If you want to get early notice about this and other classes or announcements, sign up for the free newsletter on the website.

24/04/2024

Dogs and crags (outdoor climbing wall - for those unfamiliar with the lingo) is always a heated debate in the outdoor climbing community. These debates usually happen because some people will bring their dogs to the crag and let them run wild. I don't mean just let them loose, I mean let them go stick their faces into the packs of other climbers (I once saw a crag dog steal someone's lunch!), lay down on someone else's rope, p*e on equipment, or bark non-stop while climbers are trying to communicate. And yes, I've seen all of that happen with my own two eyes.

I'm not here to debate if dogs and climbers should be in the same spot. My opinion aside, it's going to happen. So I'm offering a 90 minute single session class to help make sure that the dogs who are going cragging aren't a part of the problem.

Learn the skills you need to teach your dog (and how to have success teaching them) for you to have a well behaved crag dog.

If you're wondering, that photo is from the base of Klahanie crack in Squamish. Buffy was an excellent crag dog but that didn't just happen on its own. Dog training played the biggest role in our success.

Sign up for this Adventure Dog Series class at www.stokeddogs.ca/classes/

23/04/2024

You asked for it, and now it's finally here! For the past few years I've been asked about offering group training for adventure specific skills - something I've only been doing 1 on 1. Revelstoke is full of adventurous people and equally adventurous dogs! Finally, I'm happy to say, it's here.

The Stoked Dogs Adventure Series is a series of 1-2 session classes geared towards specific adventure skills. Pick and choose the adventures you want to take your dog on and learn the skills that will make it more enjoyable and safe for everyone.

I've put together a class for each of these popular local adventures:
- Cragging with your dog
- MTB with your dog
- Hiking with your dog - On-leash skills
- Hiking with your dog - Off-leash skills
- SUP with your pup
- Canicross - Running with your dog (introduction to pulling sports)

Register for one or all, it's up to you with these bite-sized classes. Spots limited.

www.stokeddogs.ca/classes
..pssst! Wish you'd found out about this early? If so, sign up for our mailing list online!

22/04/2024

SPRING CLASSES ARE HERE!

I'm happy to announce that the spring class schedule is up and open!

Check online to see what is available this spring (several new classes). Classes are small groups only so don't wait to register and save your spot.

www.stokeddogs.ca/classes
..pssst... Want to hear about this first like those who got the news yesterday? Sign up for my mailing list on my website!

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