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Strathcona Dogs Off Leash Hiking Service, Private Lessons & Group Classes. Licensed, Insured, Canine First Aid Certified.
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10/19/2026

FLYBALL FOUNDATIONS REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Looking for a fun, fast-paced sport to try with your dog? Flyball combines speed, jumping, retrieving, and teamwork into one seriously addictive sport!

Whether you’re looking to try something new, build your dog’s confidence, or work toward competing, Flyball Foundations is a great place to start.

🎾 Our next session is now open for registration!

Choose the class time that works best for you:
Thursdays November 12th-December 17th
🕔 5:00 PM Class
👉 https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=39426500&appointmentType=99607487

🕕 6:00 PM Class
👉 https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=39426500&appointmentType=99607558

📍 The Canine Collective | Courtenay, BC

Spots are limited, so grab yours and come find out why flyball is so much fun!

The Friday morning crew wish you a great weekend! Ft. Millie, Gryffyn and Angie in the front row. Dori, Millie, Odi and ...
10/02/2026

The Friday morning crew wish you a great weekend!

Ft. Millie, Gryffyn and Angie in the front row. Dori, Millie, Odi and Ozzy in the back row.

Your Dog | RequirementsOur goal is to provide your dog off leash freedom, safely and while respecting others. These requ...
09/30/2026

Your Dog | Requirements

Our goal is to provide your dog off leash freedom, safely and while respecting others. These requirements help us do that.

EQUIPMENT

Dogs must wear a well-fitted flat collar, martingale collar or front-clip harness. Equipment must fit securely so your dog cannot back out or become caught. If equipment provided is unsafe or inappropriate, we reserve the right to use our own.

SKILLS & SAFETY

Hiking Club dogs need to be comfortable around dogs and people, able to walk on leash without excessive pulling and recall reliably, including around distractions.
If your dog isn't ready for safe off-leash hiking, they may need to remain on leash and/or we will recommend additional training.

WET, MUDDY, STINKY

We aim to show your dog a good time and they will get wet, muddy and dirty. We do our best to return them to you in reasonable condition but you should expect to see some evidence of their adventure. Towels are appreciated at drop off and where appropriate, a crate or other dog-safe place for your dog to dry.

If your dog likes to roll in gross and stinky things, please let us know so we can make a plan together.

MUZZLES & E-COLLARS

Dogs requiring a muzzle or wearing an e-collar are welcome on a case-by-case basis. We want to make sure it fits well and is being used properly.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR DOG

If your dog has specific needs, challenges, quirks or anything else we should know, please tell us. Good communication helps us provide the best experience for your dog.

For more detail and to see all of our policies please read our FAQ online and your Service Agreement.

For You | Key PoliciesA few important details about communication, bookings and logistics, to keep things running smooth...
09/30/2026

For You | Key Policies

A few important details about communication, bookings and logistics, to keep things running smoothly.

CONTACT

Our office hours are 8am–6pm, Monday–Friday. We are closed on weekends and statutory holidays. Email is our preferred method of communication but for time-sensitive updates about a dog scheduled that day, please text us.

HIKING CLUB

Regular Weekly Spots are reserved for your dog on the same day/s each week. These are invoiced monthly and cannot be rescheduled. Please provide two weeks notice for holidays or discontinuing service.

Drop-In Hikes are booked by you online and designed for changing schedules. These can be rescheduled online up until 24 hours prior.

CLIENT ACCOUNT

We recommend setting up an account to see and manage your bookings. From your last booking confirmation email, select Change/Cancel → Sign Up. The same process can be used to reset your password.

PICK-UP & DROP-OFF

Our hikes run from 9am–1pm and 1pm–5pm. These are time windows rather than exact times. Traffic, dogs and the day's activities can all affect our timing, thank you for your patience.

AVAILABILITY

Our online calendar shows availability in real time. If a date or time isn't available, we are fully booked. You can join the waitlist and we'll contact you if a space opens.

For more detail and to see all of our policies please read our FAQ page and your Service Agreement.

Welcome | Meet JannaHi, I’m Janna, the person behind Strathcona Dogs. I grew up in the English countryside surrounded by...
09/30/2026

Welcome | Meet Janna

Hi, I’m Janna, the person behind Strathcona Dogs. I grew up in the English countryside surrounded by animals before studying biology and working internationally in conservation. After making Canada my home, I worked as a paramedic and outdoor guide before volunteering with Search and Rescue, where I discovered my passion for working dogs. What started as a hobby has grown into a second career and the business that I run today.

I work with dogs and their people through off-leash hiking, private lessons and group classes. My hiking service gives dogs the freedom to move, explore and enjoy being dogs in nature, while giving their owners confidence that good trail manners, obedience skills and respect for other trail users are being maintained. My training approach is straightforward and tailored to you and your dog. I focus on practical solutions that help your dog become a happy, confident and well-behaved companion at home, on the trails and in everyday life.

I have two working dogs of my own. Rudy, a Labrador Retriever, works with Comox Valley Search and Rescue, while Otso, a Standard Wire-haired Dachshund, works in large game recovery. When we're not working, you'll usually find us hiking, camping or exploring somewhere outdoors. I’m always happy to meet new dogs and their people, so get in touch if you’d like to find out more about Strathcona Dogs.

09/25/2026

My Friday hikers wish you a great weekend!

09/22/2026

Monday morning hikers ☀️💦

Tuesday morning hikers ☀️
09/16/2026

Tuesday morning hikers ☀️

09/14/2026

Monday morning hikers 👌

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