The Thriving K-9

01/20/2025

🌟 **Beat the Cold Trick Dog Novice Online Class!** 🌟

Are you ready to unleash your dog’s potential this winter? Join our **Trick Dog Novice Online Class** starting **February 3rd**!

🐾 **What You’ll Get:**
- 4 consecutive weeks of engaging trick training!
- Personalized evaluations by certified DMWYD evaluators.
- A fun and interactive way to bond with your dog while keeping them active indoors!

💰 **Cost:** Just **$55** for the entire course!

💻 How it works: every Monday I will post video instructions on how to do 3-4 tricks - when your ready you will post a video of your dog doing the trick- at the end we will have our DMWYD Evaluators go over and approve your videos so you can submit online for your title!

Don’t let the cold weather stop you from having fun with your dog! Sign up now and turn those chilly days into exciting training sessions. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today!

👉 **Enroll now and let the tricks begin!**
https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/TTKKWB5

01/18/2025

Brandon dog show is coming up - get your practice in at 4 Limb Gym

Whether you're brand new to conformation, have a Junior interested in showing, or a new puppy that needs to practice - this is the place for you! Our instructor provides a fun and supportive environment combined with years of showing experience and outside the box thinking. Join us, you won't regret it! 🐾

Register at: www.4limbgym.com/ckc

01/14/2025

I am so obsessed with the pink 😍

01/13/2025

Sounds like another cold snap is coming our way!

I am thinking of doing some online classes to keep everyone active while we can’t get outside as much!

Since we have a couple great Trick Dog Evaluators available to us and I am a Fitness and Conditioning Coach/Evaluator, here’s my plan - 5 weeks (that SHOULD get us through winter 🥶) every Sunday night I will post a couple activities and we can work through getting a title in either tricks or fitness!

So which do you prefer - Canine Fitness or Trick Dog? 🐶

Vote Below👇🏻

01/11/2025

🐶 We had some tired puppies after our first class in Whitewood! What a fun group of dogs! 🐾 Can’t wait for the next session!

01/07/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

I was approached about starting a Toss and Fetch Club in our community! 🥏🐶 For those who might not know, Toss and Fetch is an exhilarating sport that combines disc throwing with retrieving, designed for dogs and their handlers. It emphasizes teamwork, coordination, and fun, making it a fantastic way to bond with our furry friends while keeping them active.

The game is played in a series of rounds where teams earn points based on the distance of the toss and the dog’s ability to retrieve! A season usually consists of 5 consecutive weeks!

The game is not only about skill but also about enjoying time together, and it’s suitable for all skill levels— if your dog likes to play fetch you’re ready to start playing. It’s a great opportunity to learn new techniques, participate in friendly competitions, and socialize with other dog lovers.

Who’s interested in joining the fun? Let me know in the comments, and feel free to share any ideas or suggestions you might have! Let’s make this happen!

🎉💚

Learn more at https://tossandfetch.com

12/31/2024

🥂 Happy New Year 🥂

12/25/2024

Andrea gave me a very special Christmas Present this year 🎁

Those that have followed this page for a while and those that know me in person will know of Kyle 💛

Kyle came to me in 2021 - I said I was taking a terrier break after loosing our beloved Pete earlier that year - but this little critter had other plans 🤦🏻‍♀️

He was bred by my bestie at Amarantine Bull Terriers & Beaucerons and his new family was running into some road blocks with his training so I took him for a week and he settled in and we got a rhythm and things were good; we made lots of good progress and he went home - but more issues arose and after some back and forth he came to my house and never left 🤷🏻‍♀️

Since then him and I have made some even bigger progress including passing his Canine Good Neighbor Test, no longer requiring medication and being able to pack walk again, a Rally Novice Title with a couple high in class wins to boot, Novice Sprinter, achieving up to Trick Dog Advanced and most recently winning a Best Altered in Show putting him over half way to his Altered Championship!

Ironically although Andrea and I own other dogs together Kyle was never actually really registered in my name - so whenever I was entering I would bug her that I was entering “her” dog 🐶

But it’s official - Kyle the little dog who makes me laugh every single day is now “officially” my dog too 🐶 as of December 21st the papers were sent to CKC and we both have official claim to this special boy!

🎁 Merry Christmas Everyone 🎄

12/23/2024

Mark your calendars so you don't miss any of our super fun trials! Classes start in January so be sure you're ready to go.🐀

12/22/2024

Well after a month hiatus - I am ready to get back at it!

It’s important to me to keep training enjoyable - so I can be the best I can be for you and your dogs and sometimes a break is needed to reset 🐶

But alias it’s time….. to announce upcoming classes for 2025! 📣

We will be hosting class in Yorkton and Whitewood to kick off 2025!

Visit our website www.thrivingk9.ca or use the following link to sign up! 🗒️

https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/TTKKWB5

12/01/2024

This is on our to- do list! We definitely want to try this at 4 Limb Gym

Burn some energy while learning an exciting new sport! 🏋️ Weight pull is fun for both dog and handler as they learn to work as a team with positive methods. Weight is only increased as the dog's strength does and is never pushed for safety reasons. Check out this growing sport tonight with your best bud and meet some great new people. 🐾

www.4limbgym.com/weight-pull

12/01/2024

We have been so busy I have been really slacking on the photos from our weekend!

We have had so so much fun- and the information is all so valuable!

Stay tuned for more photos!

Thank you Fox for coming all the way from Edmonton to help us with our dogs!

11/29/2024

We have a few spots left in our play and engagement seminar Sunday! Play is such an underrated part of the training process - everyone benefits from integrating play into their training 🐶

PLAY… the number one tool for shaping a dog. I love teaching my through play and rewarding with toys. I start with food and quickly move to play as a lure and reward. I think dogs learn quickly and enjoy the process this way. A happy, engaged dog is a fun dog to train. I also play more than training. In a session I believe more than 1/2 of my interaction should be games and reward. A happy attitude and tons of reward will build a dog that loves to train … and a dog that loves to train is more likely to learn.

Photo by: Janet ❤️

11/24/2024

We are sooooo proud of this team! Jackie got hooked on Agility with Amanda from Absolute Agility - she’s attended the seminars we host with Amanda here and has been driving to Regina to practice and all that hard work paid off!

We are so excited to see where this team goes next!

Interested in trying Agility? We will be having Amanda from Absolute Agility out in the spring again! 🐶 She teaches agility in such a fun positive way the dogs always have a blast!

Watch our page for dates and Sign up!

11/23/2024

Join Us for Dickens Festival
132 Main Street Unit C Carlyle, Sk
Saturday Dec.7 10am-6pm for Pet Photos with our very own Buddy The Elf & Dog / Cat Toy Drive for pets without families for Christmas 🎄

New or Lightly Used Pet Toys will be donated to Estevan Humane Society and Bright Eyes Dog Rescue 🐾

How it works:

• 25.00 + Pet Toy (New or Slightly Used for Donation)
• We will have Toys Available for purchase
• 2 pets per photo
• Additional pets are 5.00 each
• Must pre-pay to book appt
• No Refunds for Missed Appts
• Call/ Text 306-575-8940 to book a time

Etransfer Info:
[email protected]

11/21/2024

11/19/2024

🌟 **You Are Not Going to Want to Miss This!** 👇🏻

Play is a vital part of building a strong relationship with our dogs! 🐾 Not only does it help strengthen the bond between you and your dog, but it also plays a crucial role in their training and overall engagement. Here’s why incorporating play into your routine is essential:

1. **Enhances Learning:** Play makes training more enjoyable, helping your dog learn faster and retain information better.
2. **Builds Confidence:** Engaging in fun activities boosts your dog’s confidence and encourages them to try new things.
3. **Strengthens Communication:** Play fosters better communication between you and your pup, helping you understand each other more effectively.
4. **Reduces Stress:** Regular playtime can alleviate anxiety and stress for both you and your dog.
5. **Encourages Physical Fitness:** Play keeps your dog active and healthy, promoting a better quality of life.

Join us for engaging sessions with Fox designed to enhance your relationship through play! We have **three time slots available** (you can choose to attend on Friday or Sunday or both):

🗓️ **Friday, November 29** - 6 PM to 9 PM
🗓️ **Sunday, December 1** - 9 AM to 12 PM
🗓️ **Sunday, December 1** - 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

💲 **Cost:** $65 per session

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your bond with your dog while having a blast! 🌈🐶

👉 https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/TTKKWB5