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10/23/2026

We know that after-hours emergency care is not always located in Cranbrook and may be provided by another clinic in the area. We share this information each week to help our community plan ahead and be prepared, especially heading into weekends when services may be farther from home.
During regular hours, we do our best to accommodate urgent and emergency cases, however availability can fill quickly. If you have any concerns about your pet, we encourage you to call us as soon as possible so we can help guide you on the next steps.
Steeples Veterinary Clinic
(250)489-3451

10/22/2026

🧠 Psychology Thursday: Why Dogs Repeat Behaviors That Get Results 🐾

Have you ever wondered why your dog keeps barking for attention, jumping on you when you walk through the door, or pulling on the leash?

The answer often comes down to reinforcement!

Dogs learn from the consequences of their actions. When a behavior produces a result they want, they're more likely to try it again.

🐾 Does barking make you look at them? They may learn that barking gets attention.

🐾 Does pulling on the leash get them closer to an exciting smell? Pulling may become their go-to strategy.

🐾 Does sitting quietly earn a treat or gentle praise? They're more likely to offer that calm behavior again.

Here's the fascinating part: reinforcement doesn't always mean giving your dog a treat. Attention, access to something exciting, play, and even getting you to move can reinforce behavior!

💡 The takeaway? Your dog is constantly learning from everyday interactions, even when you're not actively training.

Instead of asking, “How do I stop this behavior?” try asking, “What is my dog getting from it, and how can I teach an alternative that works just as well?”

Remember, dogs aren't trying to be difficult. They're learning what works!

❤️ At Miley's Mom Dog Training, we believe in understanding the psychology behind behavior and building lasting change through compassion, consistency, and connection.

🐶 What behavior does your dog repeat because it gets results? Share your examples in the comments!

10/21/2026

🌿 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY 🐾

DIY Snuffle & Scent Games: Let Your Dog's Nose Do the Work! 👃🐶

Did you know one of the best ways to enrich your dog's life doesn't require a long walk, expensive toys, or hours of exercise?

Sometimes, all you need is a handful of treats and a little creativity! ❤️

Dogs experience the world through their noses. Sniffing provides mental stimulation, encourages exploration, and lets dogs engage in something deeply rewarding.

Let's put those noses to work! 🐾

🌱 5 EASY DIY SCENT GAMES

🐶 1. The Towel Snuffle
Sprinkle kibble or treats into a towel, loosely roll or fold it, and let your dog sniff them out. Start easy and gradually increase the challenge.

📦 2. The Cardboard Treasure Hunt
Place treats inside an open cardboard box with scrunched-up paper. Let your dog investigate! Supervise to prevent eating the paper or cardboard.

🧺 3. The Muffin Tin Puzzle
Place treats in a muffin tin and cover some cups with dog-safe toys or balls. Let your dog uncover the goodies.

👃 4. Find It!
Ask your dog to wait while you hide a treat somewhere easy to find. Say “Find it!” and encourage them to use their nose. Gradually increase the difficulty.

🌿 5. The Sniffari
Take your dog somewhere safe for a leisurely sniff walk. Let them explore interesting smells without rushing them along.

💚 WHY SCENT WORK MATTERS

✨ Provides mental enrichment.
✨ Encourages natural canine behaviours.
✨ Offers an engaging activity for rainy days.
✨ Can suit senior dogs and dogs with limited mobility.
✨ Gives busy minds something constructive to do.

Enrichment

10/20/2026

Reward the Check-In: Teach Your Dog That Looking Back at You Pays Off! ❤️

Have you ever been out for a walk and wished your dog would check in with you instead of focusing on everything else around them?

Here's a simple training tip that can make a BIG difference!🐶

🐾WHAT IS A CHECK-IN?

A check-in is when your dog voluntarily looks toward you during a walk, training session, or everyday activity. It's your dog saying, “Hey, I'm aware of you, too!”

And the best part? You can teach your dog that checking in with you is worth their while.

🐕HOW TO TEACH IT

1️⃣Start somewhere easy.
Choose a quiet, familiar environment where your dog feels comfortable and can focus without too many distractions.

2️⃣Wait for the look.
Don't call your dog's name or ask for eye contact. Simply wait for them to glance in your direction naturally.

3️⃣Mark the moment.
The instant your dog looks toward you, say “Yes!” or use your clicker.

4️⃣Reward generously.
Give your dog a tasty treat, praise, or another reward they enjoy. Let them know that checking in with you is a great choice!

5️⃣Gradually add distractions.
As your dog gets the hang of it, practice in new environments. Start with mild distractions and increase the difficulty slowly.

💡WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

When you reward voluntary check-ins, you're building a habit of connection. Your dog learns that staying aware of you is rewarding, even when the world around them is exciting.

This can be especially helpful on walks, around distractions, and when you're building engagement with dogs who tend to become absorbed in their surroundings.

❤️REMEMBER: The goal isn't to make your dog watch you every second. It's to build a relationship where your dog feels comfortable checking in with you while still having the freedom to sniff, explore, and enjoy being a dog!

✨Connection over control. Every check-in is an opportunity to build trust.

10/19/2026

💪 MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY 🐾

Your Dog Doesn't Need a Perfect Human ❤️

Your dog doesn't need you to get everything right. They don't need you to be endlessly patient, never feel frustrated, or always know what to do.

They need you to keep trying. 🐶

They need someone willing to learn, to listen, and to see the world from their perspective. Someone who understands that progress isn't always a straight line and that some days will be harder than others.

🐾 When training feels difficult, choose patience over perfection.
🐾 When your dog struggles, offer understanding instead of judgment.
🐾 When mistakes happen, remember that every moment is an opportunity to learn.
🐾 When progress feels slow, celebrate the little victories.

Your dog isn't keeping score of your mistakes. They're learning how to navigate the world alongside you, one experience at a time.

The most meaningful training doesn't come from being perfect. It comes from building trust, creating consistency, and showing your dog that you're a safe person to turn to—even on the hard days.

❤️ You don't have to be a perfect dog parent. You just have to be willing to grow together.

This Monday, let go of the pressure to get everything right. Focus on connection, celebrate progress, and remember that the relationship you're building matters far more than perfection.

🐕 At Miley's Mom Dog Training, we believe in building trust, confidence, and connection through force-free, compassion-based, relationship-focused training.

Because the best thing you can give your dog isn't perfection. It's understanding.

💬 What's one thing your dog has taught you about patience?

10/18/2026

🐕 Psychology Sunday🧠 Reading Stress Signals Before Your Dog Reacts

Have you ever wondered why your dog seems to go from calm to barking, growling, lunging, or trying to escape in seconds?

The truth is, your dog may have been communicating discomfort long before you noticed. ❤️

Dogs often show subtle signs of stress before their reactions become obvious. Learning to recognize these signals can help you understand what your dog is feeling and respond before they become overwhelmed.

🐾 WATCH FOR THESE EARLY STRESS SIGNALS:

🌿 Lip licking when there’s no food around
🌿 Yawning when they aren’t tired
🌿 Turning their head or looking away
🌿 Showing the whites of their eyes
🌿 Suddenly sniffing the ground or appearing distracted
🌿 Freezing or becoming unusually still
🌿 Panting when they aren’t hot
🌿 Ears pinned back or a lowered body posture
🌿 Trying to move away or create distance

These signals don’t always mean stress on their own. Context matters! Look at your dog’s entire body, the environment, and what is happening around them.

💡 WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

When we miss these early signals, stress can continue to build. Your dog may eventually bark, growl, snap, or lunge because they feel overwhelmed and need the situation to change.

These behaviours aren’t necessarily signs of a bad dog. They can be signs that your dog is struggling to cope.

❤️ WHAT CAN YOU DO?

🐶 Give your dog more distance from whatever is causing discomfort.
🐶 Avoid forcing greetings or interactions.
🐶 Allow your dog to move away when they need space.
🐶 Reward calm choices and voluntary check-ins.
🐶 Notice patterns and identify situations that make your dog uncomfortable.
🐶 Remember that a growl is communication, not something to punish.

The goal isn’t to stop your dog from communicating. It’s to understand what they’re telling you and help them feel safer.

🌿 The earlier we recognize stress, the more opportunities we have to support our dogs before they reach their breaking point.

🐾 At Miley’s Mom Dog Training, we believe understanding comes before changing behaviour.

Force-Free • Compassion-Based • Relationship-Focused

💬 QUESTION OF THE DAY

10/17/2026

❤️ Relationship Saturday 🐾 Trust Is Built in the Little Moments

Trust isn’t built in a single training session. It grows through the small, everyday moments when our dogs learn that they can count on us. ❤️

It’s in the way we listen when they’re uncomfortable. In the patience we show when they’re struggling. In the choices we give them and the boundaries we respect.

🐶 Every little moment matters.

When we respond with consistency, compassion, and understanding, we teach our dogs that they’re safe with us. They learn that we won’t force them into situations they aren’t ready for, ignore their communication, or expect them to be perfect.

Instead, we become someone they can trust.

💕 Try this today: Pay attention to one small opportunity to build trust with your dog. Let them approach you on their own terms, respect a signal that they need space, or reward them for choosing to check in with you.

Remember, a dog who trusts you doesn’t have to be obedient every second. They need to know that their feelings matter and that you’ll do your best to understand them.

At Miley’s Mom Dog Training, we believe that lasting relationships are built through connection, not control.

🌿 Force-Free • Compassion-Based • Relationship-Focused

Because the little moments create the foundation for a lifetime of trust.

🐾 Miley’s Mom Dog Training
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Cranbrook, BC
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Opening Hours

Monday	5:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday	5:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday	5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday	5:30pm - 9pm
Friday	5:30am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 9pm
Sunday	5:30pm - 9pm

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http://mileysmom.com/

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