Pawsitively Canine Dog Training Services

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween!! 🎃

Ok I want to see your dogs dressed up, or just excited for today. Post those cuties in the comments!

Keep the candy away from the pups tonight and have fun! ❤❤❤

10/31/2026

A little tip if your dog's been doing nose work for a while: once they're confident, start moving your hides somewhere new. Higher up, behind things, outside. It makes them really think about where the smell is coming from instead of just following a routine.

That's a lot of what we'll be doing in Advanced Nose Work in Kelowna. It's for dogs who already know odour and are ready for tougher searches.

It's at the BC SPCA on Casorso Road, starting Thursday, Nov 5 at 6:15 pm and running to Dec 10. 5 weeks, $225 + GST.

https://www.pawsitivelycanine.ca/group-classes

10/30/2026

were running our first ever Christmas nosework event, Santas Little Sniffers, and there are still spots open in both cities:

📍 Kelowna – Sat, Nov 28
📍 Vernon – Sat, Dec 5

Your dog gets 2 private, Christmas-themed searches all to themselves, one dog at a time. It's a great way to try searching somewhere new without the pressure of a trial. Every dog goes home with a festive ribbon. this is much like our halloween nosework event , sniff or treat.

$45 per dog. Your dog needs to have done nose work before and be on odour.

if you want Christmas photos too? A professional photographer will be on site, and photos are $15. Just add them when you book. Part of the photo proceeds go to the SPCA

book here----> https://www.pawsitivelycanine.ca/group-classes
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10/29/2026

Read carefully, this is truth. ❤️❤️🐾

Some dogs are tethered to a kennel.
Others are tethered to our expectations.
And that tether is much harder to see.

They live inside our homes now.
They sleep on orthopaedic beds.
A few toys to play with. A wardrobe full of coats.
They are loved. Oh, how they are loved.

But a loved life is not always a lived life.

We shrink their world for convenience.
We want a dog that fits into our life,
not a life that stretches to fit a dog.

So before they even arrive, the plan is made.
They will be calm when people come over.
They will be fine with 10 minutes around the same block.
They won't complain when we skip it.
Five minutes of fetch while dinner cooks.
And they will be my loyal companion.

But what if who they are doesn't fit the plan?
What if they were bred to run for miles and we give them a block?
What if they were bred to use their nose, and we never give them anything worth sniffing?

So the cracks show.
The chewed rug.
The paint scratched off the wall.
Whining at the door.
Jumping all over guests because it's the most excitement they've had in 8 days.

And we call it misbehaviour.

So we train them harder.
Not to understand them better-
but to make them fit neatly again.
Calmer.
Quieter.
They need to accept this is the life we decided they should have.

After all, dogs are meant to be loyal companions.
We never stop to ask if we are being a loyal companion to them.

We look at photos of dogs chained to kennels and feel angry.
We all agree, that's no life for a dog.
We give ours a bed instead of a rag on the ground.
A beautiful home instead of a chain.
A couple of toys instead of dirt and twigs.
We just don't see that the chain can still be there

10/29/2026

Quick question for my nose work grads... is your dog finding hides way too fast now? 😄

Time to make it harder. Advanced Nose Work is for dogs who've already been introduced to odour. We'll put hides up off the ground, set up searches that look more like the real world, and let the dogs do some problem solving on their own.

We start Wednesday, Nov 18 at 6:15 pm ,running to Dec 16. 5 weeks, $225.

Not sure if your dog's ready? Send me a message, and we'll chat.

https://www.pawsitivelycanine.ca/group-classes

10/29/2026

Intro to Nose Work is starting up at the BC SPCA on Casorso Road. First class is Thursday, Nov 5 at 5 pm and we wrap up Dec 10.

If your dog sniffs every blade of grass on your walks, they're going to love this. We teach them to search for a scent and it tires them out way more than you'd think. Shy dogs, busy dogs, older dogs, they all do great. Each dog works one at a time and you don't need any experience.

5 weeks, $225 + GST

10/28/2026

Sniff or Treat was such a huge success that we're doing it again, Christmas style! I'm so excited to share it with you: Santas Little Sniffers is coming to Kelowna AND Vernon!

📍 Kelowna – Saturday, November 28
📍 Vernon – Saturday, December 5

If you came to Sniff or Treat, you already know how this goes. Your dog gets the search area all to themselves, one dog at a time, no pressure and no crowd. This time it's all decked out for Christmas, and every dog goes home with a festive ribbon.

$45 per dog.

There will also be a professional photographer on site doing Christmas photos for $15. You can add photos when you book through the same link, and part of the proceeds from them will go to the SPCA ❤️

This event is for dogs who have done nose work before and are already on odour. If your dog is just starting out, message me and I'll point you to the next Intro class. That way you'll be ready for the next event!

Book here ---> https://www.pawsitivelycanine.ca/group-classes

10/27/2026

Got a dog who sniffs everything on walks? That's not a bad habit; it's a talent.

Our Intro to Nose Work class starts Wednesday, Nov 18 in Coldstream. Over five weeks, your dog learns to hunt for scents, and honestly, it's one of the best ways to tire out a busy brain. It's also great for building confidence in nervous dogs and gentle enough for seniors.

Dogs work one at a time, so if your pup isn't a fan of other dogs, you can actually enjoy this class together. No experience needed.

$225, and there are only 6 spots. Link below to sign up, or message us with any questions!

https://www.pawsitivelycanine.ca/service-page/intro-to-nose-work-vernon-nov-18?referral=service_list_widget