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ELK Canine Offering, structured, GPS tracked, small group dog hikes & training services to Port Alberni and surrounding areas

Sometimes plans change and we wind up with only a couple pups on a hike. Doesn't mean there's any less fun at all 🍂
10/08/2026

Sometimes plans change and we wind up with only a couple pups on a hike. Doesn't mean there's any less fun at all 🍂

⚠️Personal & Important updates⚠️Though I'd share a little personal life update here since I've had a pretty full summer/...
09/27/2026

⚠️Personal & Important updates⚠️

Though I'd share a little personal life update here since I've had a pretty full summer/fall!

Outside of dog hiking, my own dogs and I participate in weekly disc dog activities! 🥏 We play Toss & Fetch with as well as some Updog games when we're able. (If you think your pup might love this, feel free to message me for more info 😉)

My dogs & I have hiked a couple mountains this summer, had some amazing views.

At the end of June, our pack went from three dogs to two. My husband & I unfortunately had to say goodbye to our heeler mix, Jake. 💔

A week and a half ago, I returned home from a last minute visit to the Yukon! ⛰️ Got to see some incredible sights.

It's been an eventful few months! I'm so happy to be home and get into the swing of Fall 🍂 (it's my favourite time of year)

Couple things I wanted to super quick mention:

• I will be continuing to stay off social media. Probably pop on here & there for a few updates.

• I have some spots for hikes coming available! Not a lot, so if you're hoping to get your pup in, please reach out asap! Same goes for training.

• Being I will not regularly be on social media, please text if you have my number or shoot me an email, I do check it regularly! 📧:[email protected]

Thanks so so SO much to anyone who has booked training or hikes. It means the world to me I get to have such an incredible job & it's all thanks to you and your amazing dogs ♥️

Kiara Anderson
ELK Canine

Crazy to think summer is already over! Here's a few pics from the last couple months.The whole crew has had a wonderful ...
09/27/2026

Crazy to think summer is already over! Here's a few pics from the last couple months.

The whole crew has had a wonderful summer of hiking and playing. I'm so so incredibly lucky to spend so much time with such lovely creatures.

Important update ⚠️I have decided to step back from social media. Choosing to be more present and stay off my phone. I h...
06/11/2026

Important update ⚠️

I have decided to step back from social media. Choosing to be more present and stay off my phone. I have not decided for how long.

This does sadly mean I will not be sharing hike videos here for the time being. For my pet parents who send their pups on hikes, do not worry! You will still receive your report cards with pictures and I'll include videos as well so you don't miss a thing!

This does of course also mean if you need to get a hold of me, I ask that you use petpocketbook or text me if you have my number.

For those who are not currently enrolled in hikes or training, you can reach out through email:

[email protected]

Thanks everyone for all the support on my platforms, it's so appreciated!

06/08/2026

We had Dex join our Monday gang today and he fit right in!

06/04/2026

Today was my first session with Luca! If you think you've seen him on my page before, you'd be wrong but not totally crazy. He's a full littermate to Nelly who I just finished working with last week!

He's smart like she is and started picking things up very quickly. He's mostly needing help with leash responsiveness (even on a prong) so we can begin to build a heel.

He's a great example of the tools don't train the dog, people train the dog. He's a big boy and just an absolute sweetheart. Love this big meathead already ♥️

06/03/2026

There's a popular phrase out there said by many trainers. And its: let them sniff

You might be thinking, why? Isn't that the dog engaging with the environment over me? Isn't it a bad habit? They pull on the leash when they sniff...

The fact of the matter is, all dogs have a natural desire to sniff. They rely on their nose more than their eyes. It's how they take in the world. Getting to sniff is extremely fulfilling for them.

By giving them the opportunity to sniff and express this very natural behaviour, you're fulfilling a need. One that they won't feel so inclined to rehearse when it's time for that loose leash walk, if they've got a regular outlet for it.

Dog's also naturally travel faster on foot than we do. Another huge reason leash pulling is so common. We're too slow! If we're going to ask them to match our pace, it's only fair we allow them to set their own pace sometimes.

So, let your dog sniff.

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