Wendover Service Dogs

04/08/2024

Hello everyone,
We've gotten a few messages of people expressing disappointment with us removing the owner trained program.

I'm trying to find a solution to allow us to still offer an owner trained program, while eliminating the issue that has caused us to stop offering it.

The #1 issue is that I am not available to see clients in person, as we have clients across the country.

I'm wondering how everyone would feel about some sort of online course that clients could take instead? It would still require homework be sent in (Videos of you working on tasks/training) so that I am able to give input/advice.

Please let me know what you think.

Send a message to learn more

02/08/2024

Big congratulations to SD Ryder and handler who successfully passed their BC Certification test!

Super proud of all our graduated dogs, and all those dogs lining up to graduate soon. 💙🥳

30/07/2024

🚨 Important Update from Wendover Service Dogs 🚨

Today, we experienced an unfortunate incident where someone called us, pretending to be something they were not, in an attempt to obtain information about one of our clients.

Following this, we have been threatened with negative reviews from individuals who are not our clients. We want to be transparent about this situation.

At Wendover Service Dogs, our clients' safety and privacy are our top priorities. We will always stand by our clients and support them fully. This commitment is unwavering.

We are particularly protective of our younger clients, and we make no apologies for that. Their well-being is paramount.

To address this situation, we have contacted the RCMP, and there is an open file on this matter. The recordings of all interaction between this individual and ourselves have been forwarded to the relevant people, including the RCMP.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

- Luke Wendover and the WSD Team

22/07/2024

Dear Friends and Clients,

We hope this message finds you well. We have some important and exciting updates to share with you regarding the future of Wendover Service Dogs.

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality of service and training, we have decided to shift our focus entirely to privately training dogs as Service Dogs and then placing them directly with individuals. This means that we will be phasing out our Owner Trained and Pup-to-Partner (P2P) programs.

What This Means for You:
If you have been through our program or are currently enrolled, rest assured that you will continue to receive our full support. We will still be here for you with video calls, training advice, and any assistance you need.

We also want to acknowledge that things have been quiet from us recently. Our founder has been prioritizing his health after years of prioritizing clients. This change is part of ensuring that he can continue to provide the best service possible while taking care of himself.

We are incredibly grateful for your trust and support over the years and look forward to this new chapter in our journey to improve lives through our dedicated Service Dogs.

Thank you for being a part of the Wendover Service Dogs family. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Warm regards,
The Wendover Service Dogs Team

20/05/2024

Hello everyone!

For all of our Saskatchewan followers... We are officially taking clients for our Owner Training program in Regina, Moose Jaw, and the surrounding areas north of Regina.

We are always available for virtual lessons as well :)

Message us today to get started!

01/05/2024

Major congratulations to SD Apollo for successfully graduating from the Wendover Service Dogs program! This dynamic duo has tackled challenges with unwavering determination to reach this milestone.

We can't wait to witness the remarkable achievements you'll conquer in the future!

01/05/2024

Huge congrats to SDiT Buddy for advancing to level 4 in our program at Wendover Service Dogs! His Handler has dedicated tremendous effort and time to his training, evident in each lesson.

We're thrilled for both of you to embark on level 4 and look forward to your upcoming graduation!

23/04/2024

Big congratulations to our team Janice and SD Morgan!

They passed their BC Certification today. I could not be more proud of everything they have accomplished over the past year.

All that work paid off, and I cannot wait to see what you two get up to in the future.

09/04/2024

Hello everyone,

We have been informed that the JIBC will no longer be involved in the BC Service Dog Certification process.

At this time, JIBC does not know who the new provider is, but will know in the next couple of days.

They are unsure if the test format is changing.

Please be patient with us as we navigate this. For the dog's close to taking their test, we will be focusing on the new test format in lessons if it does change.

Thank you for your patience. We will update as soon as we know more.

23/03/2024

🐾 Important Announcement from Wendover Service Dogs 🐾

Hey there, wonderful WSD community! We've got a little update to share with you all.

Our founder and head trainer will be taking a well-deserved mental health break until April 6th. It's essential for all of us to take some time to recharge and refocus, especially when we're working hard to provide the best service dog training around!

📌 What Does This Mean for You?

Urgent Matters: If you have an urgent issue or concern, please feel free to send us an email or a text message. Our founder will make sure to get back to you as soon as possible.

Scheduled Lessons: Don't worry! All previously arranged lessons will continue as planned.

Emergencies: In case of emergencies, our founder will be available to assist.

🐕‍🦺 We want to thank you all for your understanding and support during this time. We're committed to providing top-notch service, and this short break will help ensure we're at our best for you and your furry friends!

Stay pawsome, and we'll see you back in action on April 6th! 🐶💙

Warm woofs and wags,
The Wendover Service Dogs Team

13/03/2024

Hello everyone!

Not to worry, we are still here and busy with lessons. Everyone is doing fantastic!

Unfortunately the rescue litter we are raising is a little more complicated than we hoped it would be. Momma Precious was so emaciated from her time on the streets, that her milk dried up. Our head trainer, Luke, and his partner are on bottle feeding duty for the 7 puppies, which is making responses to messages a bit slow.

We appreciate your patience, and we promise we will get back to you in between feedings and naps!

Much love to our wonderful community.

03/03/2024

SDiT Isla is learning all about hind-end awareness! We love seeing how proud her handler is of her when she learns something new.

03/03/2024

SDiT Tilley is doing extremely well in Level 4! She has been going on outings with SDiT Morgan, and attending we have seen such a positive change in her training in the past few months.

03/03/2024

SDiT Morgan has been working hard preparing for her JIBC test in April!
Her handler's dedication shines through in every lesson.

03/03/2024

SDiT Apollo has been working hard on his skills! He is now accompanying his owner to a few different stores to gain more Public Access skills outside of lessons.

03/03/2024

Some photos of one of our newest program dogs, Jinx!

Jinx is doing fantastic, and we are thrilled that shes joined the program.

01/03/2024

For everyone waiting... Our pregnant stray we took in had her babies last night! 7 healthy Gemstones, 2 girls (Malachite and Garnet) and 5 boys.

Everyone has eaten, is squeaking, and Momma Precious is doing a fantastic job.

They range in size from 313 grams, to 394 grams.

I am headed to bed to (finally) get some sleep.

- Luke

28/02/2024

Hello everyone,
We have started a GoFundMe to help with Precious's (the pregnant stray we have taken in) vet bills.
Despite contacting multiple rescues near us, everyone is full and unable to take her, so she is staying with us and we are prepared to raise the litter, get her and the puppies the medical care they need, and ensure they find responsible homes.

The reality of this situation is that Precious's spay is going to be $800+ by itself, as she needs a hernia repair.
Raising the litter is going to cost $2000+ in food and supplies alone, not to mention the cost of their shots/microchips at 8 weeks.

If Precious needs a C-Section, we are looking at $3000+.

I understand not everyone can donate, and we don't expect donations. We would appreciate any shares, likes, comments... Anything that helps this be seen by more people.

The GoFundMe Link is here: https://gofund.me/fd073424
We also accept E-Transfer to [email protected]
And PayPal donations to: Paypal.me/wendoverk9

We appreciate all of you so much, and will post updates on Precious and her litter as they grow.

21/02/2024

We are expecting Momma to give birth in the next 48 hours. Thank you to the donations that have come in thus far! We have bought some much needed supplies.

🎉 Woof-tastic News Alert! 🎉

Calling all animal lovers and name aficionados! 🐾 Our founder has opened our doors to a lovely stray dog, who's moments away from becoming a proud mama to a bunch of adorable furballs! 🐶💕 To help cover their upcoming vet bills and puppy essentials, we're throwing the ultimate Name Raffle Party! 🎈🎉

Here's the scoop on how to join the fun:

🐾 Raffle Entries:
- $5 gets you 1 pawsome name suggestion
- $8 gets you 2 tail-wagging name ideas
- $12 scores you 3 top-notch names for our furry friend!

📅 Save the Date:
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 23rd! We'll be pulling names out of the hat (or rather, Wheelofnames.com) in a thrilling video reveal that'll have tails wagging all around! 🎥🐾

But wait, there's more! We're rolling out the welcome mat for any generous donations you'd like to throw our way to support this mama-to-be and her soon-to-arrive bundles of joy!

And guess what? You can now show your love for our fluffy family by checking out our Amazon Wish List! 🎁🐾 Feel free to snag some goodies and send them our way to help make their journey even brighter!
https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/2SBJK1C3MRRT9?ref_=wl_share

To Get in on the Action:
Send your E-transfer or PayPal payment with your paw-some name suggestions to [email protected]. Don't forget to include those fab names in the message box!

Let's make this raffle the bark of the town and show some puppy love to our furry friends in need! 🐾❤️ Thank you for being the real MVPs of the animal kingdom! 🌟

20/02/2024

🎉 Woof-tastic News Alert! 🎉

Calling all animal lovers and name aficionados! 🐾 Our founder has opened our doors to a lovely stray dog, who's moments away from becoming a proud mama to a bunch of adorable furballs! 🐶💕 To help cover their upcoming vet bills and puppy essentials, we're throwing the ultimate Name Raffle Party! 🎈🎉

Here's the scoop on how to join the fun:

🐾 Raffle Entries:
- $5 gets you 1 pawsome name suggestion
- $8 gets you 2 tail-wagging name ideas
- $12 scores you 3 top-notch names for our furry friend!

📅 Save the Date:
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 23rd! We'll be pulling names out of the hat (or rather, Wheelofnames.com) in a thrilling video reveal that'll have tails wagging all around! 🎥🐾

But wait, there's more! We're rolling out the welcome mat for any generous donations you'd like to throw our way to support this mama-to-be and her soon-to-arrive bundles of joy!

And guess what? You can now show your love for our fluffy family by checking out our Amazon Wish List! 🎁🐾 Feel free to snag some goodies and send them our way to help make their journey even brighter!
https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/2SBJK1C3MRRT9?ref_=wl_share

To Get in on the Action:
Send your E-transfer or PayPal payment with your paw-some name suggestions to [email protected]. Don't forget to include those fab names in the message box!

Let's make this raffle the bark of the town and show some puppy love to our furry friends in need! 🐾❤️ Thank you for being the real MVPs of the animal kingdom! 🌟

20/02/2024

🎉🐾 Big News! 🐾🎉

We're delighted to announce that P2P Edward had his very first Public Access outings today!

At only 5 months old, Eddy impressed us all by maintaining a beautiful heel in Winners and staying focused despite distractions from people and other dogs.

We're beaming with pride for this little champ! Keep following along for more updates on Eddy's incredible journey! 🌟

18/02/2024

Our latest Pup-to-Partner pooch is having a blast in Saskatchewan under the guidance of our head trainer!

Edward is diving into Public Access skills and mastering ways to assist his future handler. As you can see from the picture, he is a pro at settling!

Edward is undergoing training as an Ehlers Danlos Service Dog, specializing in Medical Alert & Response—a cause close to our founder's heart, as he himself lives with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. 🐾

18/02/2024

Look at SDiT Buddy go!

Under the attentive guidance of his devoted handler, Buddy is excelling in our program, mastering each lesson with precision.

Since joining our program at a tender 8 weeks old, we've been privileged to witness his impressive growth and development! 🐾

10/02/2024

🐾 Some of our Level 4 (and one graduated dog) had a paw-some outing today at Woodgrove Mall in Nanaimo! 🛍️

They were brushing up on their skills for the JIBC Certification test and getting ready for our Final Public Access Test and Graduation. 🎓💼

Big applause to today's attendees:
🌟 SDiT Morgan
🌟 SDiT Ryder
🌟 SDiT Tilley
🌟 SDiT Sailor
🌟 and Graduated SD Cottonball!

Everyone did fantastic, while giving us valuable insights into areas for improvement. Can't wait to see these teams continue to excel! 👏✨

09/02/2024

SDiT Morgan has been very busy!

Morgan is preparing to take her JIBC test, and is also close to graduating our program.

Being in the last half of level 4 of the program, most of what she is doing right now is fine-tuning skills and her tasks.

We are so excited for Morgan and her handler, and feel very blessed to have been able to watch them grow as a team over the last year.

07/02/2024

Thank you everyone for your interest! Applications are closed, and he has found a placement.

17/01/2024

Hey there, WSD community! Due to inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, Courtenay lessons are canceled today. Embrace the snow day!

Use the time indoors to tackle homework and perfect your pup's obedience commands, including the "place" command. Stay warm and safe! 🐾

01/01/2024

🚪🐾 Attention, Dog Lovers! 🐶✨

Keep your eyes open for a new video coming later today on Patreon! 🎥 We're launching an exciting series that teaches how to train your Service Dog to open doors using a tug toy and free shaping.

Your subscription to us on Patreon directly impacts our mission! It helps us reduce gear costs for clients and covers vital overheads to run our program smoothly. Be part of the journey! 🚪🐾

👀 Stay tuned and click the link below to access the upcoming video and unlock a world of canine intelligence and skill-building! 🐾❤️

🔗 Patreon Link:

Tips, Tricks, and behind the scenes of training Service Dogs!