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Paw And Order Offering classes, private coaching, and custom day training packages. Basic manners or major behaviour change, we get your dog back to best friend status!

Private sessions and group classes available for obedience and manners
Training and consulting for problem behaviours from aggression and reactivity to anxiety and fearfulness, and everything in between

You asked for it! The last workshop of 2024 is all about RECALL 🐕  💨  Email to lock in your spot while spaces last, and ...
12/12/2024

You asked for it! The last workshop of 2024 is all about RECALL 🐕 💨 Email to lock in your spot while spaces last, and stay tuned for more workshops in the new year on leash walking, tricks, and other topics - if there is something you'd like to see, drop it in the comments!

Sage is a young and extremely cute little rescue pup who was adopted this summer. After 6 weeks of settling in, she star...
08/12/2024

Sage is a young and extremely cute little rescue pup who was adopted this summer. After 6 weeks of settling in, she started to show some unexpected social decision-making when approaching other dogs. She's a teenager, so we want to give a wide berth fas far as behaviour expectations, but her new family also wanted to make sure they supported her in making good choices and having positive interactions. Sometimes, she would be nervous and cowering. Other times, she'd be a barking, spinning cyclone of energy that those approaching her found, reasonably, a bit off-putting.

Dog behaviour in a given moment can be indicative of their emotional state (current or general), environmental factors, genetic predispositions, and their learning and experience history. This is why dogs never actually behave a certain way "out of nowhere" even if it does look that way to us sometimes. We don't know the specifics of Sage's history, so we set out to curate positive and confidence-boosting social experiences for her so that she'd have a higher likelihood of optimism and decreased anxiety when meeting new dogs. We also started building her disengagement and recall skills.

Sage made fast progress and graduated to my offleash hike daytraining program. We continued to expand her social skills, recall consistency, and hopefully passively address the anxiety in vehicles that was making her carsick. If a dog is dog-social, their recall and offleash skills can be bolstered nicely by trained adult dogs setting the example, and my aussie Soldís (Sage's playmate of choice) has a great recall that has her buddies racing her back to me every time.

It has now been a few weeks since Sage drooled excessively or threw up in the car, and she continues to make good (albeit loud, because genetics) social decisions when we meet new friends. Adolescence is no joke and there may be a curveball or two ahead, but I have no doubt Sage (and her awesome, dedicated humans) will be able to handle it ⭐️

Let's hear it for those soulmate dogs, whether they're still right before our eyes or residing safe in our hearts until ...
25/11/2024

Let's hear it for those soulmate dogs, whether they're still right before our eyes or residing safe in our hearts until we meet again ❤️

From Dog People 😍😍😍😍

There are still some openings in both of these upcoming Saturday sessions!  These are taking place at the Lucky Leash Do...
23/10/2024

There are still some openings in both of these upcoming Saturday sessions! These are taking place at the Lucky Leash Dog Daycare space just outside of Nelson.

These single topic workshops are 3 hours long, $120 each or $215 for both, and each focused on one concept and its component skills.

October 26: Recall and Offleash Focus
November 2: Loose leash walking and heeling

Message this page or email to secure your spot!

Keep an eye on the page for more upcoming fall classes, workshops, and training programs 🐕

Due to some last-minute cancelations, there are openings in both of these classes starting now! If you've thought about ...
22/10/2024

Due to some last-minute cancelations, there are openings in both of these classes starting now! If you've thought about trying one of these sports with your pup, send me a message or email and join the best kind of party 🥳

We had such a great time this season of Pints & Puppers at The Royal ! All the food and drinks were fantastic, many laug...
03/10/2024

We had such a great time this season of Pints & Puppers at The Royal ! All the food and drinks were fantastic, many laughs were had, and the dogs (and their hardworking handlers) did awesome and had a good time. Relaxing is hard work, don't let anyone tell you differently 😉 The dogs all loved their pretzels from Blanches Barkery too!

Stay tuned next spring for Pints & Puppers Season 2, this class will be back with more great options when patio weather starts in 2025!

It's already a busy fall season, so get those dog training goals off your to-do list and onto your calendar! There will ...
03/10/2024

It's already a busy fall season, so get those dog training goals off your to-do list and onto your calendar! There will be more classes, individual programs, and focused-topic workshops coming up over the next few months so stay tuned!

*UPDATE* Unfortunately due to sudden and unforeseen circumstances I will no longer be able to attend this fantastic even...
26/09/2024

*UPDATE*
Unfortunately due to sudden and unforeseen circumstances I will no longer be able to attend this fantastic event - but please do go down and check it out anyways! I am a big fan of Blue Barn, and will be looking forward to the next time they are willing to host me ❤️

After a quick trip to Europe with family I am catching up on things - thanks to my awesome clients for being patient! There will be a post coming about fall classes and programs, starting October 7th with puppy classes and then all kinds of programs of private sessions, group classes, and single-topic workshops to take us into the holiday season.

But for now, come by Blue Barn in Castlegar this Saturday and visit me and my dogs from 10am-2pm! We'll be doing some training demos, answering questions, and eating many snacks 😉

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TONIGHT! TUESDAY NIGHT CLASS ADDED!We had so many requests for Pints & Puppers that there is an overflow class STARTING ...
20/08/2024

TONIGHT! TUESDAY NIGHT CLASS ADDED!
We had so many requests for Pints & Puppers that there is an overflow class STARTING TONIGHT! Message or email me to secure your spot in the best kind of summer school 🐕 🍻 ☀️

Pints & Puppers!This class has been on my mind for a couple of years and it has been such a great time! The pups all com...
30/07/2024

Pints & Puppers!

This class has been on my mind for a couple of years and it has been such a great time! The pups all come into the first class pretty jazzed - there is a lot of bustle downtown with people, dogs, bikes, cars, etc... nevermind the added challenge once we have food being walked around. They have to navigate all that while also being polite to one another and other patrons, and staying out of the way of patio staff. Chilling out is a learned skill for *many* dogs, and these teams did incredibly and made so much progress. Minding your own business is hard work sometimes!

Thanks to The Royal for partnering with me on this project and making adjustments to help our dogs succeed, and to Blanche's Barkery for the incredible dog pretzels 😍

Next session of this class starts August 12th and spaces are limited, so reserve yours ASAP!

August class schedule is up! As always there will be other courses and programs available as well as private lessons, bu...
30/07/2024

August class schedule is up! As always there will be other courses and programs available as well as private lessons, but this is the group class lineup for this month 👏 Email to register, spaces are limited! Indoor classes (puppy, circus, scentwork L1 and part of L2) will be at Lucky Leash Doggy Daycare

Here we go again, two more sessions of the best version of summer school! Good food, good drinks, and good dogs - with a...
03/07/2024

Here we go again, two more sessions of the best version of summer school! Good food, good drinks, and good dogs - with a supportive squad to get them there. Spaces are limited, so don't delay in reserving your spot! ☀️ 🐕 🍺

This handsome little chihuahua is Crybaby (Baby for short), and last month he got to take a leave of absence from his im...
28/06/2024

This handsome little chihuahua is Crybaby (Baby for short), and last month he got to take a leave of absence from his important job as the host and greeter at to try his chops at acting! Baby played the role of Bruiser in 's recent production of Legally Blonde The Musical here in Nelson, and he absolutely stole the show 😍

This was my first time working with a dog for a theatre production, though Baby and I have been friends for a while. We had a great time building his preliminary skills, getting him comfortable backstage and on stage, and building rapport with his costars. There is a LOT involved in a large theatre production and it would be an overwhelming environment for the majority of dogs, let alone rehearsals plus 6 shows in one weekend. We had a Goldilocks thing going on in casting Bruiser - we needed a dog who could handle crowds, lights, loud music, people singing and dancing all around him without likelihood of jumping off the stage or barking at inopportune times. That's a big ask! Once there was an audience and opening night energy was buzzing, Baby still needed a couple of little adjustments - and his supportive costars and crew took it in stride, because everyone on the team needs support to do their best work - just like dog training in any other situation 😉 Thanks to their flexibility, his performance was flawless. So much so that as a result of his stellar debut, Baby has secured himself another acting gig!

Next time you see a show, film, or play with a dog in it, take a sec to notice all those innocuous little moments. That pup had to learn a precise skill and then reproduce it consistently for our entertainment - not unlike so much of our daily lives with our dogs. They really are the best 👌











Barley-Blue is aptly named and unreasonably cute 😍 This little bean is learning about his new awesome rural mountain lif...
12/06/2024

Barley-Blue is aptly named and unreasonably cute 😍
This little bean is learning about his new awesome rural mountain life. Some parts of this delight him, and one part - the one where he is sometimes left home while his family are at work/school, is a little trickier. A combination of private lessons and daytraining is being employed to help him figure this out, and he's a little star already!

This little BB showed us some pretty great progress on his first day, but we know not to hold him to an unfair standard. Little boy Blue is just a baby, and progress isn't linear, so we'll make sure to celebrate the wins and intentionally shrug off the setbacks - as those are just springboards for comebacks! This is especially true with puppies - nothing is permanent, so don't worry if things take a minute and instead focus on letting them be kids while they can 💛💙💛




Another round of group classes, by request! If you have a puppy under 6 months or a dog you'd like to play scent games w...
10/06/2024

Another round of group classes, by request! If you have a puppy under 6 months or a dog you'd like to play scent games with, send me an email ASAP as spots are limited and I can't guarantee there will be another round of these classes this summer!

There are a lot of "breeders" in this area that don't do health testing, misrepresenting their dogs' genetics and capaci...
04/06/2024

There are a lot of "breeders" in this area that don't do health testing, misrepresenting their dogs' genetics and capacities, and indiscriminately putting dogs in inappropriate homes without any education. This results in heartbreak and tough decisions for everyone but themselves. There are also some excellent breeders who are intentionally selecting for health, temperament, and specific qualities, and who provide a lifetime of support. The same can be said of rescues, I've worked with many and not all are created equal. Seek out transparency and integrity first.

It's worth it to do a little digging into where dogs are coming from in the area, and ask questions! If you'd like support in picking a dog (what to look for, look out for, or questions about specific dogs or breeders), contact me 😀

Breeder/Rescuer thoughts, slightly controversial version: I’m of the opinion that if you’re in the field, you should join your local BYB, stud dog, and pet rehoming groups.

As a breeder: advertise your health testing, puppy socialization, and responsible practices (but not your litters, since those are usually placed via wait list before breeding). Show by doing. Don’t engage with other posts unless it’s to support other good breeders, don’t fight, don’t be mean. Your presence and posts will serve to educate people on the difference, and may inspire others to seek out additional health testing, titling, and puppy-raising protocols.

As a rescuer: learn who the bad actors are in your area. Don’t fight, don’t be mean, only engage with posts that you can support. Be open and kind enough that people feel comfortable reaching out to you. Advertise low-cost s/n and vaccine clinics. Share specialties (eg if your rescue takes in cleft or other special needs puppies in exchange for spaying the dam).

Why?
❤️ Because making connections and being nice is how we create change in our communities.
🧡 Because leading by example works.
💛 Because puppy seekers will see the difference and become savvier in seeking out their next breeder.
💚 Because uplifting GOOD breeders takes money away from bad breeders and keeps dogs out of shelters.
💙 Because increasing access to healthcare for breeding dogs makes the community safer for all dogs and the people who love them.
💜 Because people put waaaay less care and preparation into purchasing/adopting a dog than they do in purchasing a vehicle, and there are lots of cultural reasons for that which can only be shifted via patient and persistent education.

Photo: a white and brindle puppy named Cupcake sleeps in the whelping box with his siblings. There’s a potty area to his left, because he’s started toilet-training at 2.5 weeks old. Behind him are a dog toy and a toilet paper tube, just two examples of many enrichment items rotated through his home every day. He’s snuggled on a brown bumper bed, with a rug underneath for good traction to help strengthen developing legs.

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