Teaching Loose Leash Walking

Teaching Loose Leash Walking

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

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”

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

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

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....