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.
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 đ
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/
Itâs been a HOT summer so far.
If you didnât 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 âNâ Wags Pet First Aid
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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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/
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/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/
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!
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!
Knowing what to do when things do NOT go to plan when you're adventuring with your dog is key. Get pet first aid training and check out this amazing guide you can buy locally - at Fable Book Parlour - for some help!
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Spring is officially sprung and so has the time to announce new services at Stoked Dogs!
Starting now, Stoked Dogs will be offering adventure services!
Dog Walks*:
Group walks of up to 5 dogs between 60-75 minutes long. Perfect for dogs who need to hang out with other furry friends to blow off some steam and great for younger dogs (not puppies) who arenât yet ready for bigger adventures.
Dog Hikes*:
Group hike of up to 5 dogs between 2.5-3.5 hours long. These are for those high energy dogs who just want to go and go and go! Take a break and let me take them out instead! Dogs must be social with other dogs.
*These services have very limited spots as I am still busy with other training and behaviour services. All dogs are subject to a paid evaluation walk ahead of joining a group.
Dog Sitting:
Going away and need someone to watch your dog? Stoked Dogs is happy to help! Dog sitting can include in your home sitting or at Stoked Dogs. Day sitting also available (very limited).
All these services are provided by me, Lynn, who is a certified professional dog trainer, pet first aid certified and insured fully for all of the services offered.
If youâre interested, please reach out through the link in bio.
Spring is officially sprung and so has the time to announce new services at Stoked Dogs!
Starting now, Stoked Dogs will be offering adventure services!
Dog Walks*:
Group walks of up to 5 dogs between 60-75 minutes long. Perfect for dogs who need to hang out with other furry friends to blow off some steam and great for younger dogs (not puppies) who aren't yet ready for bigger adventures.
Dog Hikes*:
Group hike of up to 5 dogs between 2.5-3.5 hours long. These are for those high energy dogs who just want to go and go and go! Take a break and let me take them out instead! Dogs must be social with other dogs.
*These services have very limited spots as I am still busy with other training and behaviour services. All dogs are subject to a paid evaluation walk ahead of joining a group.
Dog Sitting:
Going away and need someone to watch your dog? Stoked Dogs is happy to help! Dog sitting can include in your home sitting or at Stoked Dogs. Day sitting also available (very limited).
All these services are provided by me, Lynn, who is a certified professional dog trainer, pet first aid certified and insured fully for all of the services offered.
If you're interested, please reach out at training @ stokeddogs.ca or find more information at www.stokeddogs.ca
Last Friday, January 5th, we had to say goodbye to Cody. I have been struggling to find the words to explain how hard this has been. For over thirteen years, Cody has always been there. I would wake up in the morning and he would be nearby. We spent over a decade adventuring. Hiking, scrambling mountains (he was always the best scrambler, his lower centre of gravity giving him such good balance), doing multi-night backcountry trips. He loved three things in his life. 1) His people, 2) Exploring, and 3) Food.
For the past year and a half, Cody has been struggling more with the last two. His diagnosis of irritable bowel disease made it hard to feed him all the foods he loved. Then he started having trouble with his back legs due to some degenerative nerve issues. We spent over a year taking him to physio, and getting good results. Until he past few months, when things just stopped to work as well. He was incredible stoic, pushing through the pain. But sometimes we would find him stuck on the floor, unable to get up on his own and the panic he experienced in those moments was crushing for everyone.
Itâs hard to say goodbye to a best friend. Itâs hard to let them go and free them of their pain, even when you know itâs the right decision. Weâre still struggling to adapt to a home without him. I find myself constantly thinking heâs going to be in one of the spots he loved to nap. But heâs not there. The house is quiet and it still feels wrong. It will for a long time. I still feel Buffyâs absence every day even if itâs been almost two years.
One comfort in all of this is that we were able to say goodbye at home. He went out in the spot heâd loved the most in the past several months (the mattress foam topper we had put in the living room for him) and his belly was full of burgers. He got all the foods he loved that he couldnât have that day. Now he can run pain free with Buffy, running hard and free like he did in his dreams after she left too soon.
Hi everyone, I'm just checking in quickly because things have been busy!
It's been a struggle to keep up on emails lately and the last thing I want to do is not respond to someone reaching out for help and support, but I'm a one-person operation. So as a reminder, if you're reaching out to ask about working with me, or have a quick question, please book a free phone consult.
"A phone call?! But I hate phone calls!" I know... I generally hate phone calls too but this one is easy. I'll call you at the number you provide at the time you picked and we'll have a quick chat about what's going on and where you need support. Then I can better direct you to what services I can provide or let you know if I'm not the best person to help you. It's quick, painless, and the fastest way to get booked in with me.
Book a free call here: https://stokeddogs.square.site
Revelstoke!
I sent an email out to many of my local clients about an extra add-on I'm doing for the rest of the summer.
I'll be offering weekly Focus & Reactivity Working Walks. These are walks where you will be able to work on building focus, loose leash walking, and reactivity to dogs and/or people in a controlled environment. It can be challenging to find the right environment to work on these things with your dogs so I found some spots in my schedule to fit in these extra working sessions.
You must register for these sessions and we must have worked together in the past 2 years for you to join. If you didn't get an email, it could be in junk mail or I missed you on the list (sorry!). If so, reach out to training @ stokeddogs.ca and I can send you the details.
Thinking of doing summer activities with your dog, like hiking, camping or paddle boarding? Get these top tips for an unforgettable summer with your dog from AnimalKind accredited trainer Lynn Gagnon.
https://animalkind.ca/tips-for-summer-adventures-with-dog/
If you're into adventuring with your dog, or looking to be, I've put together some tips for ensuring you and your dog have a great time getting out together this summer. Check out my post shared through the BCSPCA!
Thinking of doing summer activities with your dog, like hiking, camping or paddle boarding? Get these top tips for an unforgettable summer with your dog from AnimalKind accredited trainer Lynn Gagnon.
One of the biggest challenges in town can be finding somewhere without off leash dogs. Plenty of dogs do not want to meet random off leash dogs. Some are in training. Some are fearful and reactive. Some are grumpy old dogs (thatâs mine!) who donât want a random dog getting in their face. Respecting leash laws helps to keep all users happy (those without dogs too) and demonstrates that we can all be respectful of other people and dogs out there.
Revelstoke has a ton of off leash areas. Check out the map to make sure you head to the right spot to un clip that leash.
Before you let your friendly dog off-leash this long weekend, take a moment to consider how it might feel to individuals or other dogs that are nervous or fearful!
A map of designated off-leash areas is here: https://www.revelstoke.ca/499/Designated-Off-Leash-Dog-Areas-Map
Tackling a common pervasive myth in dog training with this monthâs Figuring out Fido.
Dog training advice from local business owner Lynn Gagnon
My previous logo was never meant to be forever. It was something I made using a logo generator. I never hated it, but I always wanted my dogs to be a part of my logo. They were a part of the reason I became a dog trainer.
Cody sent me on the path because he was just so scared when I got him. After a bad experience with a trainer I turned to training myself first instead. Then Buffy came along and she blew my mind.
Buffy was the dog that pushed all my buttons. I broke down crying so many times when she was young, even if I knew what I was doing. She escaped her pen and destroyed my apartment not once but twice. She dug through the bottom of her crate out of boredom once and ripped up the carpet in my apartment (thank god for a dog loving landlord). She required CONSTANT supervision. She would have frustrated the hell out of most people. I remember the feeling I had once. Sitting in the mess of my apartment with her chewing at my pant legs, excited and happy to see me, trying to play. I wanted to yell at her, PUNISH her. But I knew it wouldnât do anything. It wouldnât teach her anything. She was my responsibility and I was committed. It helped me understand why so many turn to punishment. Why we think some dogs NEED to be punished to learn. But she also taught me no dog needs it. In fact, I stuck to my force free methods to prove myself it was possible and I got the best dog Iâve ever had.
She was strong, confident, happy, ready for ANYTHING. She was a husky mix with the most bomber recall Iâve ever seen. She had a stoke for life like Iâd never seen before. She became the definition of partner to me.
When she left us so suddenly last year, I knew I wanted her in my logo. I wanted you all to see her joy and stoke, her love of working with people, the way she encompassed everything I tried to do with Stoked Dogs.
So here it is. The new Stoked Dogs logo. The joyful Buffy, captured beautifully by Turbo bambi Design
The truck is packed, out of office is on, I'm heading off for a couple weeks of adventure with Cody.
You won't see much from me over the next couple weeks (if anything), so I wish you all a great holiday season with your dogs. Happy holidays!
Revelstoke! There are still a couple spots left for the FREE 1 hour Intro to skiing with your dog classes being held at the Revelstoke Nordic Club on Sunday and Monday. You just need a membership to sign up. See the link below for more details.
Welcome to all things RNSC Canine! It wasnât too long ago, 2014, that we trial ran having a section of trail available for dogs and their owners to ski. What a success! It was no question on whether or not we should keep the access open and are happy to welcome this new furry group of âskiersâ...
This monthâs Figuring out Fido column is full of advice to set your dog up for success over the upcoming busy holiday season!
Dog training advice from local business owner Lynn Gagnon
The snow is flying and the trails just opened at Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club. This year I'm going to be teaching 1 hour Intro to skiing with your dog classes and it's free for members! Limited spots so reserve your spot today.
Also, early bird rate is only until end of day November 30th so get your membership now if you haven't already.
Welcome to all things RNSC Canine! It wasnât too long ago, 2014, that we trial ran having a section of trail available for dogs and their owners to ski. What a success! It was no question on whether or not we should keep the access open and are happy to welcome this new furry group of âskiersâ...
We are lucky to have a dog loop on the Nordic trails at Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club! Remember to register your dog when you sign up, learn the rules of the dog loop and respect other trail users (not all dogs or skiers want to say hi to your dog).
If you need gear, this is a great upcoming sale!
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Loose leash walking is not my highest priority skill for puppies, but it is a great way to work on building engagement and with the right puppies, itâs great to start working on it early. Smooch and his person are nailing it in this video. Smooch has worked with me in my puppy raising program and him and his person have been learning how to grow together, bond and better understand each other. I love working 1 on 1 with clients in my puppy raising program because I get to see that bond develop. I also get to support them through the âchallenge of the weekâ that often creeps up with puppies, socialization, and help build a foundation for recall nice and early so we are setting up for long-term success. If youâve got a new puppy or youâre about to bring one home, check out the program. Itâs in-person or virtual and offers that critical support to get you through the hardest days of puppy raising while helping you build the foundation for a wonderful partnership with your pup for life. CC: âLetâs go Smooch. Yes Smoochieâ VD: Black and Tan miniature dachshund puppy walking with a blue harness on a black leash next to a person with brown boots and black leggings, getting treats as he walks on a loose leash.
I wanted to share this video of a recent recall I did with my dogs. This is what I would call a tougher recall for Cody (I fully expected for Buffy to nail it and she did). In this video, you can just make out the dogs in the distance. They were basically chasing geese down the muddy flats. It started close by and then as the geese would fly a bit then, land, they kept chasing them further and further. I decided that was enough wildlife harassment (my dogs would obviously love to do this all day), so I set myself up for a tougher recall. How does that look? First, I whistled loudly to get their attention. You can see in the video that Buffy immediately runs back at this whistle, I figured she would. Then I recalled Cody. He turned at this point and started to run back, but he had a ways to go. So what did I do? I used cheerleading to get him motivated to keep coming. For some dogs, certain distractions are harder than others. Geese are tough one for Cody, he finds it INCREDIBLY reinforcing to chase them. What I didnât do was repeat my recall cue. Using the language that I did âhustle!â Is language that has come with big rewards in the past so Cody is reminded why he is hauling ass back to me. Every aspect of this recall was taught force free. *GPS only collars* CC: whistle, Cody come! Good job buddy. Hustle! Good boy! Nice job bud! Good boy. VD: Muddy flats with mountains in the background and dogs running back. Husky mix dog comes back first, followed by a shepherd mix wearing a muzzle.
Stoked Dogs is currently fully booked until September. For current clients, you can continue to book services and for those who had free phone consults or reached out by email, there is time set aside to accommodate you as well. Thank you all for your support. It means a lot to me that so many of you trust me to help you with your dogs. I look forward to opening up my new client intake in the fall. If you are eager to get started, you can sign up for the waitlist (link in comments) to be notified first. For now, remember to have fun with your dog and stay safe!
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