Teaching Loose Leash Walking

Teaching Loose Leash Walking

by | Apr 17, 2025 | Dogs

Teaching Your Dog to Walk With a Loose Leash Let’s start by teaching your dog a Reward Marker! See previous blog post here. Why Train Loose Leash Walking? It’s not fun or safe for a dog to take YOU for a walk – and pulling while wearing a collar can actually damage...
Pop Up AARCS Adoption Event

Pop Up AARCS Adoption Event

by | Apr 11, 2025

Adoption is in full bloom! Come to AARCS to meet your new best friend this Spring. Same-day adoptions encouraged! 😺 🐶 🐰 🐭 🐹    📅    Saturday, April 26th 📍    AARCS Safe Haven (5060-74 Ave SE, Calgary, AB) ⏰    2:00 PM – 7:00 PM   Same thorough adoptions...
Mastering “Leave It”

Mastering “Leave It”

by | Mar 28, 2025 | Dogs

Mastering "Leave It" – A Lifesaving Skill for Your Pup! Every dog owner knows the struggle – your pup spots something on the ground, and before you can stop them, they’re diving mouth-first towards it! Whether it’s a dropped piece of food, a rabbit dropping or...
PetFest – Spruce Meadows

PetFest – Spruce Meadows

by | Mar 28, 2025

PetFest at SPRUCE MEADOWS is back, April 11-13 Be sure to visit the AARCS booth! Bigger and better than ever you will enjoy Corgi Races, The Dachshund Dash, Mini-Animal Petting Zoo, show jumping demos, and be amazed by performances from the RCMP K-9 Unit and Prairie...
Cause For Paws – SAIT Student Fundraiser

Cause For Paws – SAIT Student Fundraiser

by | Mar 27, 2025

SAIT Project Management students are fundraising for the animals in AARCS’ care, providing a fun afternoon of music, snacks, and activities designed to welcome Spring and support the animals.  There will be a raffle, 50/50, Photobooth, and doggy pawprints....