K9 FUEL

Helping dog owners strengthen their relationship with their dogs through training, enrichment, and wellness planning!

Hannah Guttormson has a diploma in canine nutrition and is a certified training partner with the Karen Pryor Academy.

07/19/2022

the best ❣️

06/27/2022

Three years ago today, after a devastating diagnosis, I kissed the top of your head, told you I loved you and then held you tight as you crossed the rainbow bridge.

Unexpectedly losing my 1 year old dog was heart wrenching, and to be honest, I did not predict the grief to be as painful as it was.

Most people with a dog will see their dog more than any person. They are there for us after long days, hard days, sad days and great days. They welcome us with joy and excitement, more than any human ever has. They make such an impact in such a short amount of time. They are the ultimate companions.

When Sace passed, someone said to me “at least you have two other dogs at home”... Yes, I had the girls at home, but Sace passing left a void in our home that could never be replaced. He was simply one of a kind.

To this day I miss the high pitched squeak he would make when he yawned. I miss the way he would curl up beside me. I miss his goofy antics and beautiful soul. I miss him.

Today I completed my KPA provisional, and I would like to think there is something symbolic about it being hosted today. I would like to think that Sace was there in spirit, after all, K9 Fuel wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for him.

So here’s your reminder that life is short and a dogs life is even shorter.

Hug them tight, give them the extra piece of chicken off your plate, let them snuggle you on the bed, laugh at the goofiness and let go of any frustration.

Enjoy every moment & cherish the love they share. We can learn a lot from them. 🤍

06/08/2022

best buds 💕

05/24/2022

Today I am 26 ✨

I launched K9 Fuel just before my 24th birthday, and my goodness what a wild ride these past two years have been!

I have connected with so many incredible trainers and pet parents, expanded on my education, worked with a variety of dogs and now am working my dream job with an incredible foundation & Guide Dogs.

Thank you to everyone on here that has either utilized services, shared posts, engaged in content or just messaged to say hey! I appreciate everyone on here and nothing brings me more joy than watching dogs thrive & succeed. ❣️

Cheers to another great year ✨

05/07/2022

One year ago today Rocky and Tango tragically lost their lives at a Winnipeg daycare facility. With proper protocols in place, these two boys would still be here today.

The most disappointing part? This specific facility faced no consequences, and never even shared its deepest regret for the incident with the family impacted.

The dog industry is completely unregulated and unfortunately, anyone can open a facility and pack as many dogs as they want into a room and call it a daycare, boarding, or training business.

While all dog businesses may not see eye to eye, I know that all passionate and educated dog industry workers never want to hear of another tragic loss due to neglect of care.

Here are some things to consider when signing your dog up for any form of care, whether that be daycare, boarding, or training:

•Staff Qualifications
•CPR Training
•Capacity
•Ratio
•Addressing Behaviour
•Values
•Introductions
•Bathroom Breaks
•Tools
•Downtime
•Sanitation
•Health & Safety
•Honesty

Just as you would interview a babysitter for your children, you need to interview the facility that cares for your dog. Ask as many questions as you need, and if they seem bothered by the questions, it is probably not a good fit.

Trust your gut! Some places may seem like a dream and have perfect answers to all the questions, but if you feel something is off, or the number of dogs in a room at once concerns you, it is probably a good idea to look elsewhere.

Check out their social media! Look for photos posted, how many dogs are in the area? Can you see the staff around? How does the body language of the dogs in the photos appear?

With all this being said, some facilities will lie. I know, it’s awful, but it is also the unfortunate truth.

In a perfect world, families wouldn’t need to heavily interview facilities, because, with proper regulations in place, there would be a standard of care to ensure no dog loses their life when away from home.

01/23/2022

🚘 Parking lots are one of my favourite places to work dogs! You can create as much distance as needed to keep the dog under threshold while working on their training.

Today Gary and I worked around the Costco and Pet Land parking lots to work on leash reactivity.

Gary successfully worked around people, carts, cars, and dogs! 🐶

We started his training by working inside a vehicle and worked up to being at the back of the lot to and then gradually moved closer to triggers. (This was done over a week, keeping sessions short & successful!)

⬇️ Decreasing the distance between triggers will depend on the dog, and remember, dogs cannot learn successfully when they are over threshold 🙅‍♀️

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01/14/2022

✨NOW AVAILABLE✨
Visit www.K9fuel.ca to download a copy! Enrich their life in 2022 with simple, nutritious and delicious recipes 💙

01/13/2022

Simple Stuffers: Nourish your dog with 5 ingredients or less ✨

January 14th 2:30 pm

A healthy dog is a happy dog 💙

12/20/2021

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12/09/2021

Today I wanted to share a different part of my life! This post is not made to say “hey look at me, I used to be really athletic”. This post is meant to display that results are worth the work and the discipline. It is worth pushing past the challenges. 💙

12/08/2021

Stay tuned…👀

12/04/2021

Meet Poe the pony! 🐴

This handsome boy is a whopping 36 years old!

On Thursday at 1:15 pm I received a phone call about a senior pony who couldn’t find a home and was going to be euthanized at 2:00pm.

He has minimal teeth which requires a special diet and some muscle atrophy, these made finding a home tough for him.

We are thrilled to have welcomed Poe into our family and help him live out his golden years in the best way possible. 💙

11/30/2021

Virtual training means you can train with anyone, anywhere in the world!

It is a wonderful way for pet parents to be coached through the motions of how to effectively train their dog. Since pet parents will be keeping up with the training at home, the training bond needs to be between the pet parent and the dog, not the dog and trainer!

Virtual training sessions come with session notes and the recording so you can go back and revisit lessons if you need a refresher!

This is a wonderful way for dogs to learn new behaviours as they are in the comfort of their home and are not distracted, nervous or unsure of the new person that just came in the door.

Have any questions? Just send me a DM to see if it is the right fit for you!

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11/23/2021

Regardless of physical capabilities or mental comprehension, if the animal is suffering, it’s a welfare issue.

Suffering is “the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship”.

Suffering is not just an untreated wound, suffering can result from lack of proper nutrition, lack of psychological stimulation, residing in a small & unclean environment, and the list goes on.

When caring for an animal, despite their purpose, needs or capabilities, it is our responsibility to ensure they are being treated appropriately and are not suffering.

No living being no matter how small or how ‘meaningful’ deserves to live a life of suffering.

💙 Share this quote if you agree

11/16/2021

💥 The 5 Freedoms of Animal Welfare

This is the bare minimum for animals across the board.

🚩 If your trainer tells you to do anything that infringes the 5 freedoms, you need to find someone else.

We have the pleasure of sharing our lives with some amazing canine companions. It is our responsibility as caretakers to ensure we are prioritizing and advocating for their welfare.

Being an advocate is the strongest form of leadership 💙

Be sure to share this post to help inform others!

10/09/2021

Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all my fellow Canadians!

Here are some foods to be mindful of around your dogs this weekend !

Have a beautiful weekend! 💙

10/08/2021

Since moving outside the city, the most common question I get is “so you’ll get more dogs since you have the space now right!?”

While I would love to have a ton of dogs running around, it would be incredibly irresponsible at this point in my life. My schedule is so busy that even though I have the space available, I wouldn’t have the time to dedicate to bonding, training, socializing, and meeting all their needs.

Having a ton of dogs in theory is great, but it can also become selfish. It is important to make sure you can commit to spending adequate time to new and current dogs as well as be financially prepared for any emergencies. What if the new dog has some behaviour challenges? Having the funds and time to dedicate to their training will be important.

Dogs are a blessing and bring so much joy and I know we all want 101 dogs!

Before adding to the family, consider the slides above and assess if right now is the right time. 💙

10/07/2021

Welcome back to another round of Let’s Dissect It! 🔬

Today we will be looking at Pup-peroni Original 👀

Friendly reminder that this series is about breaking down the ingredients and letting you come to your own conclusion based on the information!

Swipe to start dissecting 👉

10/06/2021

Simple puppy pumpkin pies! 🐶
Spoil your pup this Thanksgiving with these easy, healthy & tasty treats!

The egg white “whipping cream” is a great alternative to actual heavy cream which can be hard on the digestive tract!

If you give these a try, make sure to tag so we can see and share!

Happy Wellness Wednesday 💙

10/02/2021

A lot of trainers use a fake dog when working with clients whether it is to work on reactivity or handler engagement! Ralph, my fake dog is able to help training clients work in the presence of another “dog” while staying under threshold!

We do this for the safety and wellbeing of both the dog in training and the dog who will be introduced as a neutral dog eventually!

Even dogs who are labelled as extremely confident can be frightened or traumatized by a stressful/overwhelming situation. Making a real dog sit in place while another dog loses it at them can cause a lot of stress and if this is repeated for multiple sessions without adequate decompression this can take a toll on their mental health.

Support the dog in training, and support the neutral dog!

Mental health for dogs matters 💙

09/29/2021

This Wellness Wednesday, we are featuring goat milk!

Raw goat milk is not pasteurized! It is loaded with good bacteria that helps with canine digestion.

Pour some raw goat milk into a silicone mould and serve your frozen burts of good bacteria!

Feeling the spooky season with today’s pieces 👻💙

09/28/2021

Welcome to our new nutrition series!

🔎 I will be breaking down popular dog treats and giving you the information to help you make an informed choice when it comes to snacks for your pup!

Today let’s dissect The Original Milk Bones ➡️ Swipe to read more!

09/27/2021

🐶Dogs enjoy working for their food as long as it does not create stress or frustration!

👉Swipe through to learn all about contra freeloading!

💙 How do you feed your pups meals!?

09/24/2021

If you want results, you need to be consistent!

Whether it is focusing on SMARTx50, reinforcing known behaviours or teaching new ones, our instructions need to be clear and consistent.

If our expectation for recall is that they come when called only once - then we need to be consistent with our criteria & instruction. Only reinforcing every other time they come, or calling and not following through with the exercise will result in less consistency and more confusion.

How can we be frustrated with the dog for not coming if they don’t understand that coming when called only once is what we want?

Some tips for training with consistency:

- Create a training schedule and tracker! Break the end goal into small, achievable steps!

- Film yourself training! This will help you remember what your setup looks like each time!

- Use the same appropriate value of reinforcer throughout the process! If you have been using chicken for quick recalls, don’t suddenly switch to kibble before the behaviour is solid.

- Stay consistent with your energy level! If you had a bad day and are in a mood, skip training! A negative session can put progress at a standstill.

- Don’t compare progress! Having a friend who is also working on similar training can be great accountability, but pushing your dog a step too far too quick to keep up with their canine pal is a good idea. Every dog learns at their own pace!

It is easy to blame the dog for not knowing what we want, but most often the teacher is the one who needs to improve!

Take it easy on the dog, take it easy on yourself! Ask for help when needed, you have an entire community here to support your journey 💙

09/24/2021

If you want results, you need to be consistent!
Whether it is focusing on SMARTx50, reinforcing known behaviours or teaching new ones, our instructions need to be clear and consistent.

If our expectation for recall is that they come when called only once - then we need to be consistent with our criteria & instruction. Only reinforcing every other time they come, or calling and not following through with the exercise will result in less consistency and more confusion.

How can we be frustrated with the dog for not coming if they don’t understand that coming when called only once is what we want?

Some tips for training with consistency:

- Create a training schedule and tracker! Break the end goal into small, achievable steps!

- Film yourself training! This will help you remember what your setup looks like each time!

- Use the same appropriate value of reinforcer throughout the process! If you have been using chicken for quick recalls, don’t suddenly switch to kibble before the behaviour is solid.

- Stay consistent with your energy level! If you had a bad day and are in a mood, skip training! A negative session can put progress at a standstill.

- Don’t compare progress! Having a friend who is also working on similar training can be great accountability, but pushing your dog a step too far too quick to keep up with their canine pal is a good idea. Every dog learns at their own pace!

It is easy to blame the dog for not knowing what we want, but most often the teacher is the one who needs to improve!

Take it easy on the dog, take it easy on yourself! Ask for help when needed, you have an entire community here to support your journey 💙

09/22/2021

Blue skies & brown eyes 💫💙

09/22/2021

✨Decompression Talk✨

Join us on Wednesday evenings to talk all things dog! Topics will vary week by week and your input is always welcome & appreciated!

Decompress with us tonight at 7:30 cst/6:30 mst and maybe you’ll learn something new!

See you tonight 💙

09/20/2021

📢 Introducing the new K9 Fuel wellness services! Let us help you fuel your dog by meeting their instinctive needs in a way that fits your lifestyle!

Work with us to ensure they are thriving nutritionally to be the healthiest version of themselves.

Visit www.k9fuel.ca and complete a service form to get started!

A healthy dog is a happy dog 💙

09/19/2021

Fuel your dog with a variety of gourmet, easy and homemade recipes! This book contains 10 unique recipes and an ingredient index so you know exactly what you are feeding your pup and why.

💙 The proceeds from this book will be donated to our dear friend Shannon Robertson as she takes on her battle with brain cancer.

GET YOURS NOW THROUGH THE LINK IN MY BIO

09/16/2021

Such a handsome boy 🥰

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