Freelife Canine

12/26/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Freelife Canine 🎄

Thank you for trusting me, for supporting this small business, and for caring so deeply about the animals who share your lives. This space exists because of people like you — people who truly want to do right by their animal companions.

I hope your day was filled with warmth, quiet moments, and time spent with those who make your world feel complete — whether they’re gathered around a table or standing patiently in the kitchen waiting for their extra treat.

From my heart to yours, wishing you a Christmas filled with peace, love, and so many good moments with your animals.

12/16/2025

Both NASDA and Happy Ratters trials are approved and open!

See links below for the premiums. Links to entry forms are in the premiums.

Happy Ratters: https://s.secreterrier.com/Events/2371/Freelife-Canine-HR.pdf

NASDA: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xu3bqY1BzypDnqAioxqmuCzgVo-KGJIU_7FOcwAmRlc/edit?tab=t.0

While I don't expect these trials to fill in the next couple of days - entries ARE limited as we only have one ring and quite a few courses offered.

If you have any questions or issues with the links please let me know!

12/14/2025

Today is the LAST day to sign up for the Winter Online Lost Item Challenge!

It's a smaller group that last year so your chances of winning prizes if you participate are much greater!

There are 3 grand prizes with items ranging from free NASDA trial entries, gift certificates from local businesses, prize pack from Rollover, and other toys and treats PLUS ribbons!

In addition, we have a private Facebook group for people to ask questions, post videos and get training advice on teaching lost item.

PM me if you have any questions about this challenge

12/09/2025

Exciting news!!!

Happy Ratters Trial has been approved for New Years Day!

Working on the premium and entry forms today so I can open these asap.

For reference, there will be two trials of: Ratter and Happy Ratter
two trials of games: Rats in the House 1, Silent Hunt 1, Dump Hunter Novice

Handlers may enter a maximum of 6 runs/day/dog (combination of games or regular classes).

This limit only applies to Happy Ratters :)

12/06/2025

Exciting update in regards to the NASDA Lost Item Online Challenge!

Added to the Grand Prize is a generous donation from Cool Clear Water in Williams Lake - $100 in store credit!

At this business Cathy retails premium wet and dry pet food and treats, as well as livestock feed.

There are some smaller items and treats added to the prize packs as well!

There is still time to sign up for this fun winter challenge which starts December 16th!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kr696zQXTIJFFpAYsaNjkF1ctVr8w8Wj/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=115351643470173169201&rtpof=true&sd=true

Pictured below are some of the title rosettes earned last year! So in addition to instructor, community, and chance for great prizes there is some beautiful swag as well!

12/05/2025

What a great first night of NASDA league!

Thanks to everyone who braved the wintery roads.

Rush (pictured) earned his UL-I title and is the first Karelian Bear Dog to earn a NASDA title!

Arrow earned her UL-IX and Cosmo earned what I'm pretty sure are the first Lost Item Challenge Q's in BC

Lots of great runs

12/05/2025

NASDA trial tonight! For those coming out for Lost Item and Urban Locate, please be aware that Pigeon/Borland had not been plowed as of 3pm so be cautious.

Also, our snow blower had a tough time with the heavy wet snow, and also just didn't have time to get the whole driveway cleared so bring your boots and try to park when the snow has been plowed.

Thanks and see you soon!

11/20/2025

NASDA Lost Item Online Winter Challenge is open for registration!

If you're looking for something to engage your dog through the cold wither months in the comfort of your own home - this challenge may be for you!

Chances to win one of 3 grand prizes and opportunity to earn titles and rosettes!

The Challenge kicks off December 16th and runs until February 15th. Details in the premium linked below and if you have any questions, please ask away. See you in the private challenge Facebook group

Invites you to join our: Hibernation NASDA Online Lost Item Recovery Title Challenge Challenge Dates: December 16th, 2025 – February 15th, 2026 Sign up Deadline: November 20th – December 15th 2025 Entry Fee: $50 per dog, $40 per dog if you wish to participate in the chall...

11/13/2025

It's only 7 weeks until the New Year!

I'm toying with the idea of a small Happy Ratters trial on Thursday January 1st!

Who would be in??? Trial would be indoors but not enough room for spectators so waiting in your vehicle for your turn, or hanging out around a fire outside. I can only hope the weather might be a good as last year - I recall my teenager dirt biking last year on New Years Day haha.

Or if there is more interest in a NASDA Urban Challenge Specialty trial that could be arranged.

Let me know in the comments :D

11/13/2025

Upgrade ongoing! My husband and son have been putting lots of time into this so we'll have a warm space to train in the winter and hopefully it will stay cooler in the summer as well!

11/12/2025

NASDA November/December League details!!!

Get your last NASDA runs of the year in :)

Thanks for your patience while I awaited hockey schedules to figure out the best dates!

Our League runs between November 24-December 15th.

Here are the dates - subject to change slightly if we're looking at really nasty winter weather!

Thursday December 4th (evening - likely a 6:30pm start depending on entries):
Urban Locate Levels I-III (3 trials of each)

Saturday December 6th (daytime tentative start time of 11:30am depending on entries):
Shed Dog Levels I-III (3 trials of each)
Trail & Locate Levels I-III (3 trials of each)

Thursday December 11th (evening - likely a 6:30 pm start - may be earlier depending on entries):
Lost Item Levels I-III (3 trials of each)
Urban Challenge Games 1, 3, and 5
Lost Item Challenge Games 1, 2 and 5

Thursday evenings to be held at my location in Borland Valley, 150 Mile House
Saturday December 6th either my location, or Redeau Ball Diamonds.

Please message me if you have any questions!

Google Form sign up link: https://forms.gle/cpAhrdwzaE8mTHfi6

Premium Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GhXJNYaNNwgeh1VGFqhNnBcHKZ39AHEt0yHyrIzg3Cw/edit?usp=sharing

11/11/2025

Lest we forget