Cameron Dixon has been a serious painter and artist for well over a decade and a casual painter throughout his life. He is backed by two Fine Arts degrees, one in visual fine arts (majoring in painting, photography, printmaking and drawing) and the other in new media (majoring in video, graphic design, and web). He has had a variety of art shows throughout Western Canada in the last 12 years but lately has concentrated too much effort into living life...
To submit a testimonial please fill out the simple form below. If you wish to remain anonymous please use the word ‘anonymous’ in the box you would use to fill in your name. To see what others have said scroll down. Name Website Testimonial Training Michelle D. I was at a loss when it came to my dog Jersey. She had developed dog reactivity and I didn't know how to deal with it. I had a chance meeting with Sarah, and we got to talking....
Dog daycare is a relatively new business idea which has been popping up in large and small cities across North America and with good reason! To a dog owner, daycare service can be the answer to many problems. If you work long days, and feel guilty about leaving your pet at home or they are destructive or anxious when left alone, they can instead spend the day with the next best thing to you – their favorite four-legged and two-legged best friends! An added bonus is bringing home a tired, satisfied pup, instead of coming home to a ball of energy when you yourself are lacking it. Other benefits to daycare include socialization (great for shy dogs or dog who don’t know how to play) and basic training.
Everything to make your best friend, better.
This album is for the Mutts we currently have in our rescue, Mixed Up Mutts! Some of the dogs are available for adoption, some are in rehab, and some are in foster to adopt homes. All of our dogs are in our care for at least one month (most longer) to make sure we have a good feel of their personality and where they would have the most success in a home environment. All dogs are fully vetted, including spay/neuter, vaccines, permanent ID, deworming, along with any other health or behavioral concerns addressed! We prepare these dogs for their forever home to the best of our ability! If you are interested in any of the dogs, regardless of their "status" please feel free to email mixedupmuttssociety@gmail.com! Also, please share this album with as many friends as you have! Our adoption fee is $250 with all vetting up to date. "Don’t adopt a dog because you feel sorry for him. Don’t adopt a dog because of his appearance. Don’t adopt a dog because his story made you cry. Don’t adopt a dog because he looks sad or acts like he was abused. Don’t even adopt a dog because he’ll die otherwise. Adopt a dog because he’s a good match and because you’ll make one another happy. Anything less is unfair to both of you."
"Just like people, dogs have many different levels of tolerance for other dogs. Most puppies and adolescents (up to about 12-18 months for most breeds) will enjoy most of the other dogs they meet. It is normal for adult dogs to be less interested in meeting and playing with new dogs. Just as we no longer play with new friends on the swings at the park, adult dogs may no longer want to meet a new bunch of rowdy dogs at the dog park. Most adult dogs prefer to hang out with other dogs they already know and like." - http://paws4udogs.wordpress.com/2011/10/31/normal-dog-sociability-levels/
Just like people, dogs have many different levels of tolerance for other dogs. Most puppies and adolescents (up to about 12-18 months for most breeds) will enjoy most of the other dogs they meet. I...
Sad puppy doesn't understand :(.
Amazing :)
Things that matter. Pass 'em on.
This unbelievably sweet 7 month old little lady ended up in Mixed Up Mutts care due to allergies in her home. She is a bit blind and a bit deaf (Don't tell her!) She loves to snuggle, she loves people and she loves other dogs! Hope is going to need a very particular home, with a good management and supervision. Hope's sight is not as bad as we originally thought. She can see pretty well, from what I can tell at least 6 feet, and movement further. She can "track" with her eyes, dogs playing in the yard. She also plays well and can dodge and chase. I am not sure what her hearing is like- she seems to hear low and high noises but in between seems a bit difficult. I am not sure what is deafness, and what is terrier selective hearing... She also barks a lot. She barks when she wants onto or off of something, I think due to her depth perception being a bit off? Sometimes she does jump on and off, but it takes her a bit of thinking and gauging things. She will go up stairs, but most of the time will not go down them. DIAGNOSIS: After consulting with multiple vets and figuring out what tests to run, we sent in some tissue sample (throat and eye smears) and some blood, and now have a diagnosis for Hope. It turns out that as a puppy she picked up hepatitis. This explains why she needed to be hand-raised as a pup, and her blue eyes. The hepatitis also caused a bit of liver damage, which may or may not repair itself. It is unlikely she is still shedding the virus (which would be through her urine) so we will be keeping her here until she is 100% safe, which will be another 3-4 months (August 2013?). The virus generally affects non-vaccinated dogs under 1 year, and is not "easily" transmittable. If you may be able to offer Hope the perfect home, please email mixedupmuttssociety@gmail.com and we can send you an app to keep on file!
If you've ever wondered how dogs see their world, well this is it! Dogs aren't color blind, but they do see blues and yellows much better than greens and reds. The reason for this is due to the fact that humans have three eye cones, while dogs only have two.
When you need a nap, ...you should do ANYTHING to have a nap!
Westpaw glow in the dark Ziscs! - It floats - Soft and flexible - Two Sizes - Made in the USA - One-time replacement guarantee - 100% recyclable - BPA free/phthalate free, non-toxic, dishwasher safe Small: $11.99 Large: 17.99
Sadie in today's hot sun.
Dyna giving me 'five'.
An Emery profile. She was too wiggly for me to get a clear photo of her looking at me while on leash.
What is your cat's new name??
Pretty boy Cy enjoying a beautiful day.
Close up of the pattern on the "Serenity Frost" coloured beds. New HeyDay Beds from WestPaw. - Made in the USA - Heavy duty and stain resistant - Easy to clean - Machine washable and dryer friendly - microsuede - stuffing made from recycled plastic bottles Available Colours: Serenity Frost Loden Prices range from $59.99 - $129.99
New HeyDay Beds from WestPaw. - Made in the USA - Heavy duty and stain resistant - Easy to clean - Machine washable and dryer friendly - microsuede - stuffing made from recycled plastic bottles Available Colours: Serenity Frost Loden Prices range from $59.99 - $129.99
New HeyDay Beds from WestPaw. - Made in the USA - Heavy duty and stain resistant - Easy to clean - Machine washable and dryer friendly - microsuede - stuffing made from recycled plastic bottles Available Colours: Serenity Frost Loden Prices range from $59.99 - $129.99
Yummy home made, healthy cookies and treats made by BrainyCakes.
TrainingOur training methods are reward-based and scientifically proven to achieve lasting results; we do not offer quick fixes or punishment methods. We believe that creative, positive training combined with managing your dog’s environment is the most effective method to train your dog and fix behavioural issues. Relationship-building, peacefully gaining respect through fair and effective leadership and consistent, clear communication
Instead of using punishment as your go-to solution, we will teach you how to properly manage your dog’s environment to set your dog up to succeed, properly redirect your dog from bad behavior and train desirable behaviours instead. You will learn how your dog thinks and learns, so you can better understand him and the strange things he sometimes does! We will teach you how to understand and read canine body language, what appropriate play behavior is, how to become a fair and respected leader to your dog and develop a symbiotic relationship built on trust in which you become the reward. Teach your dog all the basic cues and learn how to maintain desired behaviours with rewards in your dog’s every day life.
Did you know that there is no official certification for dog trainers and the industry is not regulated by the government?
Did you know that anyone can call themselves a dog trainer, even if they have no education or experience?
Did you know that David Mech, the worlds leading authority on wolf behaviour has said that not only has “alpha wolf” terminology been abandoned by leading biologists, but also does not accurately describe social relationships in wolves? He and his fellow biologists know wolf social behaviour is based primarily on cooperation within a family unit and avoidance of conflict rather than confrontational, aggressive interactions.
Before you work with a dog trainer, don’t be afraid to ask for qualifications and experience! Make sure they are using humane, science based methods and not methods based on myths and misconceptions which can be harmful to your dog and even cause aggression.
About the Trainer
Sarah and her 10 year old husky, Maui.
Sarah Fulcher, Cert.CBST, CTDI head trainer at Barks n’ Rec, is a Certified Dog Trainer with over 10 years experience. She is currently training her own dogs – two siberian huskies and a belgian shepherd – in obedience, rally obedience, agility, tricks, and skijorring. Sarah has a Canine Behaviour Science and Technology Certificate through the Companion Animal Science Institute, is a Certified Trick Dog Instructor, an ABTA Certified Obedience Trainer and a ABC Certified Mentor Trainer. Her oldest dog, Maui (11 year old siberian husky), has obtained a PCD obedience title through the CKC, her CARO Rally Novice (with honors) title, and is currently training or in agility, rally obedience, musical freestyle, and obtained her Therapy Dog certification. Both Maui and her other husky, Nick, have Novice Trick Dog titles. Her youngest dog, Dexter (2 year old belgian shepherd) has obtained his Rally Obedience Advanced title (CKC), Advanced Trick Dog title and is training for obedience, rally obedience, musical freestyle and agility.
**Veterinarian Recommended**
Continuing Education, Awards and Achievements
Certified Obedience Trainer, 2008 - Animal Behaviour and Training Associates (ABC)
CKC Pre-Companion Dog Competition Obedience Title earned – Sarah and Maui, Calgary, AB 2009
Clicker Training Seminar, Salmo 2010 - Sue Ailsby (hosted by West Kootenay Kennel Club)
St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dog Certification earned – Sarah and Maui, Castlegar BC, 2010
Cert. Canine Behaviour Science and Technology, Completed July 2011 - CASI
Certified ABC Mentor Trainer – 2011, Animal Behaviour College
CKC Rally Obedience Novice Title Earned – Sarah and Dexter, Castlegar BC 2011
Tricks Challenge, 2011 - Wag It Games
Agility Seminar, Castlegar 2011 - Love 2 Play Dog Training & Sports
Recallers 3.0, Susan Garret, December 2011
Clicker Expo, Portland OR, January 2012
Building Motivation and Drive Seminar with Denise Fenzi, Castlegar BC, March 2012 – Hosted by Love 2 Play Dog Training
Rally Novice Title – Sarah and Maui – CARO – June 16, 2012
The Pitfalls of Negative Reinforcement – Jean Donaldson PPG Webinar – August 1, 2012
Dog Park Etiquette and Safety. Learn About Dog-Dog Play – Carol Byrnes PPG Webinar – August 2012
Teaching Connection – Kay Laurence Webinar – August 5, 2012
Puppy Business – Veronica Boutelle via Raising Canine Webinar - August, 2o12
Rally Advanced Title Earned with 4 High in Class Awards (CKC) – Sarah and Dexter – August 19th & 20th, 2012
A Simple Functional Assessment – Susan Smith via Raising Canine Webinar – August, 2012
Aggression in Puppies – Trish King via Raising Canine Webinar- November, 2012
The Canine Emotional Detox – Diane Garrod Webinar via PPG – November 2012
Recipe for Behaviour Modification Success – Angelica Steinker PPG Webinar – December 2012
How and Why We Changed Our Classes: Legacy’s New Puppy Menu – Terry Ryan Webinar via Raising Canine – December 2012
Creative Curricula to Fill Your Classes – Cara Shannon Webinar via Raising Canine – December 2012
Abandonment Training – Trish King Webinar via Raining Canine – January 2013
Leash Lungers Anonymous: Reactive Dog Classes – Cara Shannon Webinar via Raising Canine – January 2013
Retrieving Workshop – Fanny Gott – Jan/Feb 2013
Clicker Expo – San Francisco, CA – January 2013
Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) – Do More With Your Dog – January 2013
