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Pets found after mud slide in WA!

3/27/2014

Great news! Although most of us heard about Buddy, the chocolate lab being found by his devastated family the other day. Apparently the same family also found their Aunts dog alive. Here's a link to a news report where they actually show footage of Buddy being found. http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/Family-dog-rescued-from-Wash-mudslide-rubble-252254221.html?tab=video&c=y
Note: Having your pets marked with a tattoo and/or a microchip is very important. Most of us don't leave collars on our pets when they are at home, but disasters can still happen that could leave our pets lost and we may not be able to be the ones to find them.

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Disaster Planning

3/27/2014

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Living on the West Coast one hears a lot of talk about having Disaster Kits at the ready. In light of the horrific mud slide our neighbours to the south, in Washington, this last week I thought perhaps a reminder is due.

Personally, having been a member of PEPP and SAR for many years in the past I do have enough equipment, food and essentials for both Quincy and I (and half the neighbourhood ) in our house, all in the garage. I have been worried about not having access to the garage in case of an earthquake, my house being a three level townhouse. Living in a strata also puts restraints on what I can keep in my back yard which is considered "common area". Well, today I've come up with my plan. I'll be building two 3'x3'x2' mini sheds and I'll be painting them to match the strata fencing. One will house my garbage can (which Strata also doesn't like outside) and the other my disaster kits (one for me and one for Quincy).

Check out this site for the CanadianDisasterAnimalResponseTeam (CDART), they provide great information of how to be ready for evacuations and other emergencies with all your various animals. http://www.cdart.org/beprepared.htm Our Government of Canada webpage also has some great info for you http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/plns/ptsndsrvcnmls-eng.aspx

So, let's all get of our keesters and get ready! Murphy's Law, if we're ready we won't need them. We can hope :)

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Canine Agility

3/21/2014

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Does your dog enjoy running through the fields and the forest? Would you like the opportunity to expand your communication skills with your dog? Consider Agility training. Here in the Lower Mainland there are numerous agility groups one can join.
If you or your dog are just beginning look for a club that has a good foundations class. Trust me, the wrong intro to an obstacle can have lasting adverse effects.
Perhaps check out a trials competition, talk to the competitors from different clubs. Ask what it is they like about their clubs. Watch the competition for a while, yes, you and your dog can do it also. Quincy was four years old when we started agility, I remember the joy when we could do multiple obstacles in a row. Or, when we ran a full course with not one verbal prompt! Check it out. http://www.aac.ca/en/clubs/main/

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Westcoast Ride to Live

3/2/2014

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So, in my spare time I also volunteer on the executive for the Westcoast Ride to Live. We raise funds for Prostate Cancer research here in B.C.. Every year at our ride I see a few riders with their four legged companions with them. I've seen small dogs, large dogs and even bunnies. These people love their animals and they are volunteering their time for a good cause, Prostate Cancer Research. Whether you ride or not, you can support the cause with a donation or by advertising.
http://www.vancouver.ridetolive.ca/ We can only care for our pets properly if we take care of our own health. So guys, get checked by your doctors!!

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Add DOGSAFE Certified to your credentials

3/1/2014

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If you have a work in the canine world and have taken a DOGSAFE Level One course, and it's still current, you can request permission to display the widely recognized logo. Simply fill in the form and send it into DOGSAFE's head office.

http://www.dogsafe.ca/logoagreement.html
Your instructor will then be given the go ahead to send you the logo.
***In addition, you business can be listed on DOGSAFE's home page as being certified. Great advertising all around!!
All of my last seven graduates work in the canine industry in some way, soon you'll see them listed here :) http://www.dogsafe.ca/findapro.html

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"I attended the March 06, 2021 K9ABCs first aid course run by Laurie. Excellent presentation of the material - Laurie is an amazing teacher combining the book material with personal experience both as a paramedic and as a dog lover. What stood out for me was the dog 'Annie': a rubber dog to practice all the handling skills needed for an emergency - CPR, assisted breathing, pulse check. Class was run in a highly professional manner with love an care for animals exuding at all times. All of it with COVID restrictions in place and well observed. Thank you Laurie, I'll be back for refreshers when time comes." Violeta Toma, 2021

"I took this course and it was so amazing! I highly recommend to anyone who has a dog!" Wagging Tails and Happy Trails, Dec. 8, 2019

"Good class. Very well organized" Vicky O'Connor, Clicker Training Road Trip, Dec. 8, 2019

"Laurie, thank you . I think this course was amazing.
You are a great instructor and I can't wait to do Level 2 with you.
I think all pet owners should invest in this because it will help us be better pet owners.I am gonna tell everyone I know to take this course.The knowledge people will get from this is great.
DOGSAFE is excellent !!!!" Ena Moore Jan. 2013

Pets found after mud slide in WA!

Disaster Planning

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Westcoast Ride to Live

Add DOGSAFE Certified to your credentials

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