Extraordinary Canines

28/08/2024

Does your dog lack impulse control and manners around food or other items? Did you know we have a FREE Facebook group where we teach Tricks?

Wait, what? How are these related?

"Leave It" -- like most everything we teach our dogs -- is simply a trick and it's one we just posted about in our Extraordinary Canines Tricks Club!

Look at the change in 4 month old puppy Cordelia in this video! This transformation took about 5 minutes. We show it all in our latest video on "Leave It" in our Do More With Your Dog Spark Group: Extraordinary Canines Tricks Club!

Of course, if you're REALLY struggling with your dog's unrelentless determination to help themselves to ALL OF THE THINGS then you may benefit from a bit more in depth look at teaching this behaviour (we have Foundations training classes online or group Foundations classes in person plus we offer in person personal training sessions).

28/08/2024

We hosted the Super Scenter League Triple Triple Challenge just last week!

With it just being a short event the AMAZING Leanne already has the gallery available for preview and purchase!

Enjoy!

(The galleries from the CARO Working Class trial earlier in the month as well as pur CDSA trial in July and the SSL trial in June are also all up and available... if you attended any of these events we really encourage you to support her work with a purchase)

To the folks who attended the SSL Triple Triple Challenge at Extraordinary Canines (August 23, 2024) - Surprise!

Your pups gallery is now up for view and purchase. Let me know if you have any questions.

Here's the link: https://leanne-whynot-photography.client-gallery.com/gallery/ssl-triple-triple-challenge-ec-august-23-2024

24/08/2024

Puppies are a lot of work. Bringing one into your home should never be something taken lightly.

It is the adult family members' responsibility to educate themselves on puppy raising and have realistic expectations.

I was very disappointed reading about Lily Allen having acquired a puppy back in 2020 that she returned.

I do believe in some cases, rehoming a dog can make sense and we do not know all of the details, but . . . and this is a big one... the reason this puppy was returned sounds very much like it was a baby puppy doing very normal baby puppy things.

"The puppy ate our passports" . . . how? why did the puppy have unsupervised access to something that important (especially when it sounds like the family already knew that the puppy had a tendency to chew up things left within reach).

If your toddler grabs a sharpie and goes artistically wild on your furniture and walls, you're allowed to be upset. I think the majority of folks would agree, though, that maybe an adult shouldn't have left the child unsupervised with access to a Sharpie! And even if the adults were unaware that toddler could get into the drawer to get the marker, well, now they know and can do better to prevent a reoccurance . . . nobody is giving the toddler up for adoption. You step up and you try to parent better.

Kids will be kids, but apparently some very short sighted people go out there and bring home a cute puppy but don't want that puppy to act like a puppy.

It is a very rare family that survives raising a puppy from 8 weeks to 2 years old without SOMETHING being wrecked by their puppy. Hopefully not many things and hopefully not irreplaceable things, but the reality is, yep, it can and does happen.

We do our best to supervise and puppy proof, but life happens and puppies need to chew! Never should the punishment for a puppy acting very predictably like a puppy be for the adult humans that CHOSE to bring that puppy home to banish them from the family.

And again, let me reiterate, I do believe that sometimes puppies or dogs have major behavioural issues where rehoming could be warranted. No part of Lily Allen's story sound like anything more than a puppy (of a high energy breed mix) acting as anyone having done any research at all would have expected.

The average person puts more time, energy, and effort into choosing which vehicle to purchase than they do about bringing a dog into their life. Sometimes it really shows.

24/08/2024

Photos from the CARO Working Trial we hosted a couple of weeks ago are now available for preview & purchase!

Love these!!!

Those who attended Extraordinary Canines CARO Working Class Trial (August 9/10 2024), Proofs are now available for viewing and purchase!

A reminder that the images are PROOFS and not final edited versions (some may need cropping, colour correction, etc that will be completed prior to delivery).

Photographs are $10/Singles, $30/5 photos, $40/10 photos, or I offer bulk pricing. Feel free to mix and match if you ran multiple dogs or have attended other events I've photographed. Purchasing is by e-transfer.

To view the galleries, click the link below:
https://leanne-whynot-photography.client-gallery.com/gallery/caro-ec-august-9-10-2024

Please select your favourites (click the heart symbol on picture) to create a personal gallery. To view the gallery, click the heart, with the number of photos you have selected, in the top right corner of the screen. When you've selected the proofs you'd like to purchase (and to be edited), click the "Alert Photographer" button to send me a message.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to message me on here or email [email protected] and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

21/08/2024

Are you bringing home a puppy? Don't miss the critical period for socialization and join our Puppy Elements class before your puppy is 12 weeks old.

There are few things that all pet professionals agree on, but the importance of socialization is one of those things! The first month after your puppy comes home is an extremely important time in their development.

Thoughtful and careful socialization not just with other puppies, but with sounds, surfaces, objects, equipment, environments, and other activities can be the difference between having a happy, friendly, confident adult dog vs. an anxious, fearful, or even aggressive adult dog.

Our puppy classes are sought after by other professionals in the lower mainland who have travelled as far as from Chilliwack, Mission, and North Vancouver!

Our team are experts at ensuring your puppy has a positive experience in puppy classes and we go at the pace that's appropriate for each individual puppy while guiding families through understanding what it truly means to socialize a puppy!

We ensure plenty of personalized attention for families with at least one trainer per 3 families in attendance.

Puppies are required to have their first set of vaccinations and to start by 12 weeks old. Our facility is disinfected before puppy classes to ensure a safe environment for the puppies' developing immune systems.

Learn More and Sign up! https://extraordinarycanines.com/new-puppy-socialization

20/08/2024

Have you tried nosework with your dog?

All breeds, all ages, and all physical capabilities are welcome in this class!

No prior training? No problem! Does your dog not like working in a room with other dogs? In Nosework Class the dogs take turns and hang out in the car between their turns so even dog reactive dogs can play (sniffing is hard work, they need those breaks)!

Whether you have a nervous dog, a crazy energetic dog, or something in between there are so many benefits to nosework classes!

Some of our families trying K9 Nose Work attend for the awesome enrichment for their dog while others also attend Scent Detection Trials and earn titles! Everyone is welcome!

Classes are led by a Certified K9 Nose Work Instructor! Megan is leading a Tuesday night class and Sara will be leading a Saturday morning class! Come play with us!

Register Now! https://schedule.extraordinarycanines.com/register

K9 Nose Work®scent detection for all dogs All dogs can be extraordinary sniffers any age, any size, any breed, any temperament* Unlock your dog’s natural scenting ability with K9 Nose Work® classes! Scent detection sport, aka nosework, is a popular dog sport and a fun game to play with any dog. ...

15/08/2024

Are you ready to do more with your dog? Want to help your dog learn to listen to you in a FUN way? Ready to build an even better bond with your dog? Could your dog use more enrichment in their life (trick question, the answer is YES)? Or maybe you are interested in earning "Trick Dog Titles"!!

JOIN INTRO TO TRICKS CLASS!

With plenty of individual attention and LOTS of personal space to work with your dog, our Introduction to Tricks classes will provide enrichment for your dog, working their brain while building your bond!

These classes are led by a Certified Trick Dog Instructor which also means you can earn a Novice Trick Dog Title through Do More With Your Dog if you're interested in doing so (totally optional).

Running on Friday evenings this Fall starting on September 20th! The schedule is now posted!

Register Now! https://schedule.extraordinarycanines.com/register

13/08/2024

Does your dog pull on leash? Do they ignore you when you call them to come? Do they try to take food out of your hand or off tables? Do they have troubles relaxing when they're around distractions? Or maybe, they don't do any of these things and you just want to help them continue practicing their good behaviour and building an awesome bond together!

ENTER OUR FOUNDATIONS TRAINING CLASS!

With plenty of individual attention and LOTS of personal space to work with your dog, our Foundations classes set families up for success to learn the basic life skills and manners to live harmoniously with us in this crazy human world. We limit the class size to just 5 families and have 2 trainers on hand to support each team.

Running on Thursday evenings this Fall starting on September 19th! The schedule is now posted! The class will allow you to add yourself to the waitlist for now, but spaces will become available on August 18th.

Get all the information on our website: https://extraordinarycanines.com/foundations-classes

03/08/2024

Super Scenter League August Trial is OPEN for entries!
Hosted here at Extraordinary Canines: August 23 & 24!

Don't know what SSL is all about? Here's a video of the NOVICE Skills https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMEMUk31dag

SSL Website for rules and registration: https://superscenter.com

Enter on K9TrialHub: https://k9trialhub.com/trial/91

Still looking for volunteers! Volunteers will receive guaranteed entry at one of our future trials, learn lots, and also receive lunch on Saturday!
Fill out the volunteer form: https://forms.gle/bERbRx2eEPhP8qm59

This video provides an overview of the Skills offered at Novice level at Super Scenter League Events.Teams that earn a qualifying score in at least 4 of the ...

30/07/2024

We're hosting a Scent Detection Event through Super Scenter League at the end of August! Triple Triple Challenge on Friday night followed by Novice Skills on Saturday morning!

Premium Coming Soon!

27/07/2024

Our Leash Handling Workshop is coming up this Wednesday! There's still some spots left!

Join us on Wednesday July 31st for a special Leash Handling Workshop!

A big part of dog training is the human handling skills and this workshop will help participants feel more comfortable and confident taking their dog out on a long line.

If you want to have the BEST walks with your dog then feeling comfortable handling a long line will go a long way towards your dog having more freedom on your walks while still staying safely under control.

Great handling of a long line is also a key skill for scent detection sport handlers and those with scent detection dogs will also greatly benefit from this workshop!

Your expert guide is Extraordinary Canines' lead trainer Megan Brooking. Megan has been expertly handling dogs of all sizes and training experience on long lines for many years in scent detection sport, reactive dog training, and recreational walks. In scent detection sport, Megan has frequently received kudos from judges for her skills handling a long line.

In this 90 minute workshop participants will work alone and in pairs to get plenty of hands-on experience handling a long line. How to release the leash, safely gather the leash, stop the dog, reward the dog, and ensure the dog isn't just getting tangled up!

We encourage all participants to bring their own leash of 15ft (or longer), but will also have leashes available for the opportunity to try out other weights and materials of leashes to see what feels best to you (every person has their own preferences).

Register online: schedule.extraordinarycanines.com/register

* note this is a humans only workshop

24/07/2024

Beach Party Summer Mini Photo Sessions are now available to be booked for August 11 and 12. Don't miss out!

https://events.extraordinarycanines.com/minisession

21/07/2024

As true in dog training as it is in other parts of life.

Consistency. Progress. Fundamentals.

18/07/2024

Cordelia had her first "Watch Me Grow" photography session on Monday! We can't wait to see how much she'll change before her 2nd session at 6 months old!

Our "Watch Me Grow" photography package includes 3 photography sessions for your puppy!

The first session is scheduled within the first couple of weeks after you bring them home, the second around 6 months, and the final session around 1 year old!

The package includes 1 - 2 photos from each session PLUS a composite photo of your puppy growing up (combination of all 3 photos in one after all three sessions).

Families wishing to purchase additional photos from their sessions can do so for just $10 each. We choose to keep the number of included final photos at a minimum so that the overall price of the package can stay low!

It's just $250 for all three sessions!

17/07/2024

Photos from our PRIDE & MARIO CWAGS and SSL Trial are available now!

The moment you've all been waiting for.............

Those who attended Extraordinary Canines CWAGS + SSL Trial (June 29-July 1), Proofs are now available for viewing and purchase!

A reminder that the images are PROOFS and not final edited versions (some may need cropping, colour correction, etc that will be completed prior to delivery).

Photographs are $10/Singles, $30/5 photos, $40/10 photos, or I offer bulk pricing. Feel free to mix and match if you ran multiple dogs or have attended other events I've photographed. Purchasing is by e-transfer.

Sat/Sun June 29/30 CWAGS/SSL PRIDE:
https://leanne-whynot-photography.client-gallery.com/gallery/cwags-sll-ec-june-29-30-2024

Mon July 1 SSL Triple Triple SUPER MARIO:
https://leanne-whynot-photography.client-gallery.com/gallery/ssl-triple-triple-ec-july-1-2024

Please select your favourites (click the heart symbol on picture) to create a personal gallery. To view the gallery, click the heart, with the number of photos you have selected, in the top right corner of the screen. When you've selected the proofs you'd like to purchase (and to be edited), click the "Alert Photographer" button to send me a message.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to message me on here or email [email protected] and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

11/07/2024

We're excited to host a Canadian Association of Rally Obedience -CARO Working Class trial on August 9th & 10th (pending CARO approval).

Stay tuned for the premium and details for entry!

Event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/XepMDaD6EM7iRHf6/

09/07/2024

Want to learn new tricks with your dog for free?

Join our Tricks Club Facebook Spark Team where we'll help guide you on how to train your dog to perform new tricks and maybe you'll even earn Trick Dog Titles through Do More With Your Dog!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/extraordinarytricks

Tricks training is great activity to do inside with air conditioning on days like today that are a bit too hot for an afternoon walk!

Starting in the fall we'll also be offering special drop-in classes for those that participate in the group to learn even more with live in person coaching!

08/07/2024

Join us on Wednesday July 31st for a special Leash Handling Workshop!

A big part of dog training is the human handling skills and this workshop will help participants feel more comfortable and confident taking their dog out on a long line.

If you want to have the BEST walks with your dog then feeling comfortable handling a long line will go a long way towards your dog having more freedom on your walks while still staying safely under control.

Great handling of a long line is also a key skill for scent detection sport handlers and those with scent detection dogs will also greatly benefit from this workshop!

Your expert guide is Extraordinary Canines' lead trainer Megan Brooking. Megan has been expertly handling dogs of all sizes and training experience on long lines for many years in scent detection sport, reactive dog training, and recreational walks. In scent detection sport, Megan has frequently received kudos from judges for her skills handling a long line.

In this 90 minute workshop participants will work alone and in pairs to get plenty of hands-on experience handling a long line. How to release the leash, safely gather the leash, stop the dog, reward the dog, and ensure the dog isn't just getting tangled up!

We encourage all participants to bring their own leash of 15ft (or longer), but will also have leashes available for the opportunity to try out other weights and materials of leashes to see what feels best to you (every person has their own preferences).

Register online: schedule.extraordinarycanines.com/register

* note this is a humans only workshop

04/07/2024

LET THEM SNIFF!

Here's one thing you can do right now to make your dog’s life even better than it already is: let them sniff! Walking your dog provides physical exercise, but letting them sniff along the way will provide your dog with mental exercise and stimulation, too. Not only is sniffing important to your dog, but it is essential for your dog’s wellbeing. Studies have also shown that olfactory stimulation lowers a dog’s heart rate and reduces stress levels. Next time you take your dog out, we encourage you to slow down and let your dog "smell the roses" and other epic scents on their walk!

Maria Scrivan

22/06/2024

ConGRADulations to Zac and Molly, our first ever "Camera Ready" class graduates!

This fun spin on a tricks class led by Cassandra teaches all kinds of fun tricks that are super cute and useful for photos (like Wave, Bow, Paws Up, Go to Mark, and more), shows you how to make your dog comfortable wearing costumes and props, and, of course, helps build your dog's "Stay" behaviour and general skills at responding to your cues from a distance!

Oh, and did we mention the super cute grad photoshoot in the last class?

Are you interested in trying out our "Camera Ready" class in the fall?

We're currently deciding if we will offer this class again or switch to a more traditional style tricks class for our next term in September! What do you think? Let us know in the comments and help shape our offerings for the fall!

22/06/2024

Exciting News! Megan is now a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) through Do More With Your Dog (DMWYD)!

Stay tuned for a coming "Spark Group" (free Facebook group) where you will be able to learn new tricks and submit videos to earn DMWYD titles!

Let more fun times begin!

21/06/2024

Happy families and their awesome dogs that graduated from Foundations training classes last night! These classes were led by the fabulous Cassandra Greve and assisted by Clara Salja.

** Our Group Classes are now on break for Summer! Stay tuned for the Fall schedule coming in August! Classes will start up again after the Labour Day weekend! **

21/06/2024

Congratulations to our latest Foundations training class grads! These doggos have very bright futures ahead! All of our four legged and two legged students did FABULOUS last night!

Here are some candids from grad class!

** Our Group Classes are now on break for Summer! Stay tuned for the Fall schedule coming in August! Classes will start up again after the Labour Day weekend! **

14/06/2024

The upcoming Canadian Detection Sport Association trial on July 14th hosted by us in South Surrey is opening for entries tonight!

Entries will remain open until 6pm on Sunday after which a limited number of entries will be accepted by lottery. The trial will open back up for entries on Monday (for those looking to be added to the waitlist).

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!
These events cannot run successfully without generous volunteers. Volunteers are fed lunch, entered in a prize draw, and will receive a Guaranteed Entry code that they can use for a future CDSA trial (which will allow them to bypass the lottery system). And the best part of volunteering? Being a bigger part of the awesome scent detection community! No prior experience neccessary!

Are you available for a 1/2 day of volunteering on July 14th? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Vu6STBqSLb8wwgdi8

Entries will be accepted via K9TrialHub: https://k9trialhub.com/trial/85

10/06/2024

Want some ridiculously cute photos of your dog(s) to celebrate Pride month?

There's one more week to book in this theme for a regular session or book a mini session for this setup this Saturday on June 15th!

02/06/2024

Entries open up on June 14th for our Canadian Detection Sport Association trial being held July 14th in South Surrey, BC.

We're offering both DS1 & DS2 in an exciting new venue: The Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club!

Reminder that CDSA entries are accepted by lottery, so entries will be open for 48 hours and then a lottery draw will select the accepted entries. If the entries are not full after the lottery draw then entries will be accepted again until the trial is full up to one week before the trial date.

A DS1 title is required to play in DS2! Don't forget to read the full CDSA rulebook available on their website!

We're looking for volunteers to help this event run smoothly! If you're interested in volunteering please fill out this volunteer form.
https://forms.gle/v2ixLDcNH7Ljioe17

If you volunteer for either DS1 or DS2 you will receive lunch and earn a Guaranteed Entry to be used at any future CDSA trial.

28/05/2024

We're getting ready for Pride month over here with the "Love is Love" themed photobooth!

Book a seasonal photo session between now and June 15th to show your pride as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or as an ally!

We'll also be doing mini sessions with this setup on Saturday June 15th!

Book at: schedule.extraordinarycanines.com/register

23/05/2024

Did you know we offer a version of our "Foundations" dog training class online?

Our Foundations course introduces basics like Sit/Down, Stay, Leave It, Leash Walking, Recall, and more while also talking about a lot of core concepts on training to help you understand how the training works so that you're not limited on how far you can grow the behaviours you'll learn!

Here's a list of just SOME of the types of families that can benefit from the online Foundations course:
- Families with new puppies that are not old enough yet to attend a group class
- Families with untrained dogs that are not relaxed and comfortable in a group class environment
- Families with untrained dogs that cannot fit group classes into their schedule
- Families with untrained dogs that want a head start before joining our in-person group Foundations class
- Families enrolled in our in-person group Foundations classes that want to get EVEN more out of their learning and be able to access lessons to review them between classes

Learn more about Foundations classes here:
https://extraordinarycanines.com/foundations-classes/

06/05/2024

Happy Revenge of the Sixth Day!

If you're not into both Star Wars and dog training then this post is probably not for you, but if you are then I want to share a truly next level geek moment two of us trainers had on Saturday May the 4th.

Cassandra and I (Megan) were watching Return of the Jedi and reflecting on how quickly Princess Leia makes friends with Wicket (the Ewok) by simply being kind and patient and offering him some food. We quickly decided that her excellent Animal Handling is just another reason we love Leia so dearly.

Wicket chooses to help Leia and ultimately the Ewoks become invaluable allies to the Rebels.

But what about Jabba? Jabba put Leia on a chain. He yanked her when he was annoyed with her. Leia did not like Jabba. She cooperated only as much as she had to only because she had to and when the moment was right she had her revenge. Things didn't turn out too well for Jabba.

So, in a world where some people may try to tell you that you need to be a big ugly master to your dog (like Jabba to Leia), choose kindness (like Leia to Wicket), and maybe you'll just find yourself with a loyal and loving buddy willing to lay it all on the line for you.

May the Force-Free Training Be With You ♥

Pictured: Sprocket doing his best Ewok impression