Canine Coaching

06/14/2026

Class is officially in session!

We are so excited to be teaching our Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid course today! Our students are learning exactly how to keep their furry best friends safe, happy, and healthy in any situation.

Missed out on this round? Don't worry! We will be hosting another class this Fall!

06/13/2026

Don't forget to head to the Olds Humane Society Bark BBQ today!

They have lots of vendors, a silent auction, yummy food, pup cups for your fur kids, and a 50-50 you can enter!

Fen says the pup cups are pretty delicious!

06/09/2026

Would you know how to save your pet in an emergency?

Accidents happen in the blink of an eye. Don't wait for a crisis to wish you knew what to do. Join us this Sunday, June 14th in Bowden for one of Canada’s top certified course! Perfect for both dog and cat owners.

When: Sunday, June 14th starts at 9am
Where: Bowden, AB
Cost: $160 (Or sign up with a buddy and SAVE $25 EACH—just $135/person!)

What you’ll master in this hands-on class:
Life-Saving: CPR, Artificial Respiration, and choking response.
First Aid: Bleeding, wounds, bone/eye injuries, burns, and poisoning.
Environment: Heat stroke, frostbite, and hypothermia.
Handling: Safe approach, restraint, and head-to-toe assessments.

What you leave with:
Official 3-year certification (Internationally recognized).
A comprehensive, illustrated take-home emergency manual.

Spaces are limited for this weekend! Comment below or send us a DM for registration.

05/28/2026

GET READY TO PARTYYYYY!
Olds Humane Society will be hosting our 1st Annual Bark-B-Q, and we cannot wait to see you there!
This event will include a fundraiser BBQ lunch starting at $4, treats for your pups, activities for your kiddos, a special 50/50 raffle, awesome silent auction prizes, and more!!!
We are also still accepting vendors, priority given to animal-themes, but opening up remaining available spaces to anybody else as of June 3rd!
Get in touch today for your $20 table rental 😁 space is limited.

05/27/2026

Amazing information!

I was chatting with a puppy owner this morning about leash training and thought it was worth a post!

This is mostly for puppies just learning to walk on leash, and about building good habits from the start! But also could apply to an adult dog. 😉

Loose leash walking is a hard thing for puppies! But pulling on a leash is a very clear way to build reactivity and frustration- so it’s important to work on it!

Take cookies. Reward what you like. But also use moving forward as a reward too.

Don’t walk in straight lines. For real. Circles. Zig zags, random changes of direction. Praise and reward for coming with you. This generally means you need to walk in green spaces and parks versus neighborhoods tho. Walking in a straight line encourages them to pull to “get there.” If they don’t know where we are going they do pay more attention!

Give them a chance to sniff and do dog things. Take a long line with you and when you get to the park let them have some space to do things. Hang out in an area well off the path and give them some space to take their time. But be sure not to allow them to interact with other people
Or dogs as part of their free time. 😉

Start your walk with training. Practice some obedience and tricks before you start. High rate of reinforcement too! Don’t be cheap. This little training session will set you and your pup up on teamwork.

Train more than walk. I know. Some of you might like to actually walk. But you’ve got to get in their heads and stay in their heads. Stop and train ever ten minutes or so on your walk- at least!

A reminder that your puppy does not need to say hi to every person or dog they see. In fact letting your on leash dog say hello to everyone is a good way to build bad leash manners and excitement- which turns into reactivity.

Use a tool- a front attachment harness is okay for adult dogs but not puppies. But if your pup is a super strong puller I’d suggest a gentle leader or halti (head halter). It takes some training but does take away the dogs pull.

Depending on the age- puppies can be a bit barky at things- if that happens back up, away from what startled them and then stop and train a bit. If the dog can listen at that point that’s perfect. Let them look at the trigger again, and train some more. Don’t run away, and never try to bribe or lure closer (especially if it’s a person). People watching is a great puppy pastime! Go to a parking lot and hang out. Train, walk a bit. Let the dog see all the things. But no interactions at all. Just you and your puppy!

Choose your location wisely. Start where it’s less busy! Build good habit with success!

Happy Training!

05/02/2026

Wishing the Coulee Canine Dog Club all the best on their first SDDA Scent Trial! We are so happy for you and excited to be here to help and support you!

Good luck today to all the competitors, it's going to be a great weekend!!!

04/28/2026

Whether you're looking to burn off some energy on the agility course or tighten up those manners before lake season, we’ve got a spot for you!

Check out our upcoming schedule for May and June 2026:
Intro to Agility: Tuesday, May 12 | 6:00 pm & 7:15 pm
Basic Obedience: Wednesday, May 13 | 6:30 pm
Advanced Obedience 2 Day Workshop: May 30 & June 6 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
WNW Pet First Aid: Sunday, June 14 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ready to join us?
Space is limited for all classes to ensure everyone gets plenty of 1-on-1 focus.

Register at: www.caninecoaching.ca

04/20/2026

Happy Monday Everyone!

We hope you all had amazing weekends. Did you get out and enjoy the sunshine with your pups?

04/16/2026

The Alberta veterinary world has a heavy heart this week, and it’s a stark reminder of the incredible emotional weight our local clinics carry. Today, we wanted to take a moment to give a massive, heartfelt shoutout to the entire team at Pioneer Veterinary Services !

To say they are "always there for us" is an understatement.

Dr. Lisa, thank you for being you. We’ve seen you cry and feel our losses right alongside us, and I’ve watched you smile and laugh while getting rare kisses and cuddles from my most standoffish boy. You constantly give 110% of yourself and we would be lost without you.

A huge thank you to the amazing Vet Techs who are kind, knowledgeable, and so incredibly patient with Fen. Seeing how good you are with a dog who is genuinely terrified of the vet means more than I can say. You make the "scary stuff" so much easier for him.

We also want to thank the other vets on staff who are always there to step in with the same level of care and expertise when Dr. Lisa is tied up.

And last but by far not least, the ladies at the front, you are the backbone of the clinic, and your kindness and helpfulness never go unnoticed.

In a profession that gives so much of itself to our furry family members, please know that you are seen and so deeply appreciated. We are so lucky to have you in our corner. 🖤