Elements Pet Care & Training

03/21/2026

Ready to try something fun, engaging, and confidence-building with your dog? 🎉🐾

Our next set of Introduction to RallyO classes kicks off Friday, March 27 and Monday March 30th! This class is the perfect way to dip your toes into this fun dog sport!

RallyO combines obedience skills with a flowing, interactive course that keeps both you and your dog thinking, moving, and having a great time together. Whether you’re brand new to training or looking to build better focus and teamwork, this class sets you up for success in a supportive, low-pressure environment.

Class Details:
📅 3 class time options:
⏰ Fridays at 8:15pm
⏰ Mondays at 5:45pm
⏰ Mondays at 7pm
📍 Location: Maple Ridge (Lougheed Hwy near 224th)
📆 Duration: 5 weeks (no class on April 6)

You’ll learn:
✨ Foundation Rally signs and handling skills
✨ How to build focus and engagement
✨ Clear communication for smoother teamwork
✨ Confidence for both ends of the leash

Spots are limited —so don’t wait!

👉 Register here: https://ElementsPetcare.as.me/MRclasses

Let’s build skills, confidence, and a whole lot of tail wags together 💛

11/11/2025

Registration for the next set of classes is open! I’ll be running group classes and private sessions in Maple Ridge starting November 14.
🐾 Register here ElementsPetcare.as.me

🩵 CARO Novice RallyO – For dogs who’ve completed Intro or have some heelwork experience.
📍 Maple Ridge – Fridays 5:45pm

💜 CARO Rally Excellent – For dogs and handlers with an understanding of CARO Advanced stations and are interested in learning Excellent skills.
📍 Maple Ridge – Fridays 12pm

🩵 CARO Rally Excellent / Versatility – For dogs and handlers with an understanding of CARO Excellent stations and are interested in working on right side heel and Versatility signs.
📍 Maple Ridge – Fridays 7:00pm

🐾 Grab your spot today: Register Now at ElementsPetcare.as.me

Looking forward to seeing you and your dogs this fall! If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Schedule your appointment online Elements Pet Care & Training

10/21/2025

Hello CARO Enthusiasts!
Get ready for some spooktacular fun! 🕸️

Elements Pet Care & Training is thrilled to host a Halloween-themed CARO Working Mini-Trial on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, at The Workshop in Squamish (Brackendale area).

Feel free to share this email with a friend who is interested in joining the fun.

Costumes are encouraged but not required — we’ll have some fun themed prizes for teams who get into the spirit! 🎃

👻 Trial Details

4 rounds of CARO Working – choose up to 3 stations per round.

Judges: Julia Schwark & Maria Adams

Start Time: Expected to begin at 6:00 pm (final time confirmed once entries close).

Venue: The Workshop, Squamish (indoor ring with foam tiles)
Note: No washroom on-site

Full address provided upon registration
Closing Date: Saturday, October 26th or when full.

Please note: Due to space limitations, the Around the Clock and Directed Jumping stations will not be offered.

📄 Premium List:https://elementspetcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/T25-095-CARO-Trial-Oct-28.pdf

📝 Registration: https://elementspetcare.as.me/SpookyWorking

Schedule your appointment online Elements Pet Care & Training

09/21/2025

Megan, my amazing colleague at Extraordinary Canines, is hosting a low cost super informative, human only workshop on Reactivity. Highly recommend.

09/19/2025

🐾 Ready to Level Up Your Training? 🐾

Want to teach your dog cool new skills AND polish your obedience work — all while having a blast? Join our CARO Working Course! 🎉

Here’s what we’ll cover:
✅ Fun & formal retrieves
✅ Object discrimination
✅ Cone exercises (Around the Clock & Barrel Racing)
✅ Drop on recall
✅ Back ups
✅ Distance work & silent cues
✅ …and more!

No RallyO experience? No problem. This class is great for everyone from first-timers to trial-ready teams. We keep it fun, positive, and supportive so you and your dog enjoy every step.

📅 When: Tuesdays at 6:30pm — Sept 30, Oct 7, 14, 21
📍 Where: The Workshop, Brackendale (Squamish)
🐶 Who: Dogs 6+ months, comfortable in a group setting (private sessions available if your dog needs more space).

🎃 Bonus: Students get early access to our Halloween-themed CARO Working Trial on Oct 28 — complete with prizes, ribbons, and a spooky-fun atmosphere! 👻

🎯 Spots are limited — grab yours now!
Register at : https://ElementsPetcare.as.me/Squamish

08/30/2025

🍂Squamish Rally Enthusiasts! 🎃

Fall registration for Tuesday classes held at The Workshop in Brackendale is open.

Classes will be held Tuesdays (September 9, 16, 23, & 30).

💜 Rally Obedience

🩵 Elements of Cooperative Care

💜 Ag: Silver Seniors Enrichment

🐾 Register at: https://ElementsPetcare.as.me/Squamish

Dog must be at least 6 months old and able to work comfortably with other dogs in the room.

Junior handlers welcome with a guardian.

Hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, comments, feelings, please reach out.

08/28/2025

✨  Big news, Langley Rally Enthusiasts! ✨

I’m excited to announce Saturday classes held at Extraordinary Canines!🎉

Classes will be held Saturdays (September 6, 20, October 4, and 18) in the lovely Extraordinary Canines’ training space.

💜 Introduction to Rally Obedience – @ 10am

🩵 Novice Rally Obedience – @ 11:30am

💜 Elements of Cooperative Care – Saturdays @ 12:45pm

🐾 Register at: https://ElementsPetcare.as.me/Langley

Dog must be at least 6 months old and able to work comfortably with other dogs in the room.

Junior handlers welcome with a guardian.

Hope to see you there!

08/27/2025

Our fall group classes are here!
Whether you’re polishing your RallyO skills, building stress-free care routines, or giving your senior dog some joyful enrichment, we’ve got a class for you.

Classes available in Mission, Langley, and Maple Ridge!

Register today to take advantage of our Early Bird pricing before Aug 29th, by using coupon code EARLYBIRD.

08/03/2025

Summer training just got a whole lot more fun (and a little bit nerdy 🧪)!

From now through Labour Day, every time you attend a RallyO drop-in or Summer Workshop, you’ll collect a themed “Element” as part of our Elements’ Summer Science Series. Collected elements will be handed out and stamped in class. Think of it as a joyful blend of science, skills, and swag.

Here’s how it works:
🐶 Attend sessions.
⭐ Collect elements.
🎉 Win prizes.

Attend 4 sessions → Claim one mystery swag item!
Attend 8 sessions → Earn a personalised mystery swag item!
Collect the most Elements overall → Snag the Elements Prize Pack!

Prizes include but are not limited to handmade tug toys, bandannas, stickers, tote bags, mugs, treats, and more. The Elements Prize Pack will include items for both humans and dogs plus 25% off your next class set.

✨Every team who participates has the chance to win something!

📅 All RallyO drop-ins and summer workshops will earn collectible elements.

🎨 Bonus Element if you attend the Painting Workshop!

💫 Bonus Elements if you demonstrate skill improvement, positive attitude, and/or excellent teamwork with your dog(s).

This is a brilliant chance to stay motivated with your training, have a laugh with like-minded dog people, and enjoy summer learning in bite-sized, tail-wagging doses.

Ready to join the fun?
Register for sessions here: https://ElementsPetcare.as.me/

Check back weekly as more coached dropins and Workshops will be added.

Have a training topic you’d like added, a location suggestion, or a time slot request?
Don’t hesitate to reach out, I’m happy to accommodate as many people as possible.

Let the element collection begin!

08/02/2025

Run As One Dog Training and I have an exciting workshop coming up!

✨Squeaky Clean Shaping Workshop in Port Coquitlam!✨
Maria from Elements Pet Care & Training and I are excited to be getting together to host a hands-on, humans-only seminar to help you become a cleaner, more effective dog trainer!

This 3-hour seminar uses the PORTL system (Portable Operant Research and Teaching Lab) to help you sharpen the skills you bring to the table by focusing on your timing, reinforcement delivery, and shaping strategy. It is a ton of fun and a great way to practice great mechanics and make training with your dog even more effective and enjoyable!

Whether you’re brand new to training or have years of experience, this event is for any dog handler looking to sharpen their skills and improve their training clarity.

You’ll get hands-on practice with:
✅ Delivering timely, clean reinforcement
✅ Defining clear criteria
✅ Improving efficiency and confidence in your shaping sessions

📍 Location: Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, Port Coquitlam
🗓 Date: Saturday, August 9
⏰ Time: 11:15 AM – 2:15 PM (3 hours)
➡️ Cost: Only $89 including tax!
👥 Who: Dog trainers, sport handlers, and engaged dog owners (humans only!)
🎟 Register here: https://RunAsOneDogTraining.as.me/SCShaping

07/06/2025