Mutts N Scruffs Pet Sitting

**GIVEAWAY** **For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Annual Chicken or Steak Fundraiser for M.A.B Mothers Against Bullying and a 50.00 Mutts N Scruffs Pet Sitting gift certificate please do ALL of the following! Like AND Share this post, Comment "M.A.B." **More importantly like the M.A.B. fb page and share it! Lets help make their first fundraiser a huge success!... Two pairs of tickets/gift certificate available. CLOSES May 23/2021 *Contest not affiliated with Facebook

We've been busy this weekend in our kitchen creating! We want to keep all dogs happy! So..... On-top of our regular cookies, we will be starting to offer som...ething for those with wheat sensitivities! Our new VEGAN And NO WHEAT cookie! (Not gluten free. Although we thoroughly clean everything, we understand cross contamination, and these cookies are cooked in the same kitchen and oven as our regular cookies. However, we do use seperate tools, and cleaning rags for these to attempt to eliminate as much cross contamination as possible!) The PBAB - natural peanut butter, Apple, Blueberries and ground Oats! These special cookies will first be available at TUESDAY'S Farmer's Market!!! May 18 10am - 2pm at the Vermilion ELK'S Hall

Thank you all for your referrals, recommendations, reviews, and business! We appreciate each and everyone of you so much!

Happy Mommas day!!

I USED TREATS BUT THEY DIDN’T WORK That’s like saying: I tried using a tennis racket but I couldn’t win a game. That tennis racket is merely a tool which requi...res skill to use well. Good positive reinforcement training is no different. The treats are a tool - how you use them makes all the difference. Here are a few tips to using treats effectively: TIMING: Rewards are given in recognition of one’s effort or achievement. So for that treat to be a reward, it has to happen AFTER your dog does something you like. If you show your dog the treat before you ask him to do something that’s a bribe. And he is free to say no to it. Note that resting hands in your pocket or fiddling with a plastic baggie in anticipation of offering a reward are also bribes - train with empty, relaxed hands! The one exception is luring when teaching a new skill but even lures should be faded out after just a few repetitions VALUE Your dog decides what is rewarding! Just because someone suggested a particular treat or because you feel your dog SHOULD work for pats or praise doesn’t mean that he finds these reinforcing. And if he doesn’t, that behaviour won’t get stronger. Note: just because he eats it, doesn’t mean he is willing to work hard or ignore squirrels for it. Find something your dog is coocoo for - whether it’s hot dogs, cheese strings, belly rubs or a game of tug, get to know what YOUR dog loves best. CRITERIA This is the level of difficulty you are requiring. SIT in the kitchen is a lot easier for your dog than SIT in the middle of the dog park. If he isn’t getting it right, you might be asking for something beyond his skill level and setting him up to fail. Find the training environment that makes it easy for him to get the right answer! CONSISTENCY If you aren’t providing reliable rewards, you probably won’t be getting reliable behaviour. At least not until your dog knows this skill backwards and forwards, in different locations and with different levels of distractions and at various distances from you. Don’t be afraid to continually reinforce behaviour you like! As long as you aren’t bribing, the behaviours that get reliably reinforced only get stronger!

Their dog was found!!!! Thank goodness!

Free for the Holidays.....do not miss out!

We are sure missing summer and fall!!

I put my pup in this class and have loved it! So much info! Even though it's a puppy class I was able to utilize the info for dogs of various ages!

Anyone else want to give this challenge a shot?? I certainly need a to push to work with my own pups..

Our back to school contest winners are.... Shanda MacDonald and Chelsea Kateland Nahuliak!! Congrats!! I will message you both! Our August donation will go to the Lloydminster Rescue Squad thank you Jaime Kashuba! I will get to all the organizations suggested with our monthly donation! I appreciate the help, I wasnt aware of a few of these!

Dont miss out on our BACK TO SCHOOL Contest!!! Just scroll down a few posts

My dog goes after these darn fox tail weeds with a vengeance...Im sure she can smell them from a block away. She will snag them in a heartbeat so I always need to make sure to steer her away from them..

***Reposting without the Google review link, it seemed to be creating a glitch when the post was shared if you already shared and/or posted a review youre good! Thanks!!*** Back to School Give Away!!! School will be starting soon! It seems like summer has gone past too quickly.. but we love fall too.... We are giving away two (2) 50.00 gift certificates! To participate you will need to do all of the following - like our Facebook page - like and share this post - tag or mention the name of your favorite charity or fundraiser. If you dont have one just comment "shared" so we can include your name in the draw. **BONUS ENTRY ** You will get a second entry by posting a review on one of the following: -Facebook page -Email us at [email protected] for our website testimonials page at muttsnscruffs.ca Contest closes September 1, 2020. *Contest not affiliated with Facebook.

Back to School Give Away!!! School will be starting soon! It seems like summer has gone past too quickly.. but we love fall too. We are giving away two (2) 50.00 gift certificates! ... To participate you will need to do all of the following - like our Facebook page - like and share this post - tag or mention the name of your favorite charity or fundraiser. If you dont have one just comment "shared" so we can include your name in the draw. **BONUS ENTRY ** You will get a second entry by posting a review on one of the following: -Facebook page -Email us at [email protected] for our website testimonials page at muttsnscruffs.ca Contest closes September 1, 2020. *Contest not affiliated with Facebook.

Tomorrow is the DAY!! NAME YOUR PRICE CAT/KITTEN ADOPTION EVENT starts Monday, Aug 24 to Saturday Aug 29 and you get to choose what you pay for your new feline... friend! Be sure to check Us, PetSmart and Pet Valu out as we have Cats and Kittens at all locations! Hope to see you there!

Its so great to be spending time with all these wonderful critters!

Im loving this podcast and learning so much!!!

Another super hot week!!! Most of our dog visits this week will be in backyards, in as much shade as we can find!!! Stay cool!

I love how she explains this!!

Hello, I am Sheena, a dog trainer and behaviour consultant based in Vermilion. I am on a mission to make sure that all dog owners have access to the tools and... techniques to enjoy daily life with their dogs. I help frustrated dog owners, just like you, by offering one to one dog training, both in your home and online, so that your daily routine with your dog is less stressful and enjoyable. If you, or someone you know, dreams of a well adjusted dog in your home and out in the real world, pop a comment below or message me directly over on my page. Heres a direct link. Im really looking forward to hearing from you and helping you with your dogs. www.facebook.com/keystonetraining Sheena

Online puppy training now available Tired of the biting, chewing, pulling on walks, jumping on visitors, and accidents in the house? We got you! ... You learn the ins and outs of surviving puppy hood, your puppy learns to follow cues reliably and consistently. Meet with your trainer online every week, for 4 weeks and see the transformation. http://www.keystonetraining.ca/private-training.php

Help bring this furbaby home. Been missing since sat July 25. She got out and was later seen getting coaxed into a vehicle by a lady with shoulder length hair M...y family is desperately missing the family dog. Help bring her home. If you have her do the right thing and bring her back. REWARD OFFERED FOR SAFE RETURN 2 yr old mastiff/shepherd brindle named dolce taken from vermilion could still be in vermilion around trailer park/ventura area.. See more

PLEASE BE CAREFUL! Heat stroke is a real risk these days! https://youtu.be/gGkhn9C6FKM

Not a rant or rave :: please keep look out for her. 12 hours ago she got out (during fireworks) We have literally been all over town I dont no how many times,... i have went north on 41 and south on 41 plus out by golf course and back been down back roads. We have spent 5 hours looking everywhere for her. Kids and chris took bikes we took whisper (our other dog) out for a walk. We put her bed out and some food plus my sweater so now guess wait to see. We have told kids it is up to Dolce now and Facebook. We hope she find her way home again. If anyone sees her please message me or Chris G Meeuws then we have better idea where to start the search again She is a friendly dog loves kids and loves car rides. She is a 2 year old mastiff/Shepherd dog brindle colored. She answers to Dolce (most of the times) she is probably scared as she hasnt been away this long from us. We have had her for a year so she might be a little timid. Please just keep a look out for her we will come look and get her if anyone see her out and about. We have feeling she headed either north on 41 or west on 16 as we live close to both highways. Thanks everyone in advance. See more

Our July donation will go to the Sandberg family. Such an unimaginable loss.. https://gf.me/u/yfk4ka

Our June donation will be going to a local family that lost their home and all their belongings in a house fire yesterday. https://m.facebook.com/story.php

Tomorrow is the first day of our Spin to Win Canada Day Adoption Event. Spin the Wheel for a chance to win a Discounted Adoption Fee... and if youre really lu...cky youll land on FREE!!! Available Cats/Kittens, Guinea Pigs and Rabbits are all eligible for this Adoption Event! Including our Animals at PetSmart too! If youre looking for a new furry friend then dont miss out on this opportunity! Currently BOTH locations are CASH ONLY. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Happy Canada Day! I hope everyone gets at least a few moments to chill with their pets

So true, but definitely worth it!

A new handout for our hedgehog fans. Created by Kristina Rosinia and Lili Chin. Check it out! __ #explorethejoyoflearningtogether Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin Kristina Rosinia

JUNE SPECIALBook your Meet N Greets For the month of June, 2020 we will be offering new clients their first 30 minute visit free in all locations, Lloydminster, Vermilion, and Mannville! Please be sure to book your complimentary Meet N Greet as soon as possible, so we can meet you and your pets prior to the first pet/house sitting visit. **Current clients** Please share and be sure to tell your friends to mention your name to take advantage of our referral program!**... Please know that we are taking extra precautions with all our clients to ensure everyones safety.

Our May donation will go to this GoFundMe, our thoughts are with this family. Thank you all for your business, it helps us give back to our community! https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-children-of-pakistan

Love walking this blue eyed pup, he enjoys his adventures so much

Its so awesome to start seeing your pups and kitties again!! We have missed them so much!

What an amazing opportunity to start off your puppy training! And its free!!

This would not be a great idea...

We are officially able to reopen and take bookings for pet/home sitting services again!! We will be taking extra precautions such as bringing our own leashes, hand sanitizer and other supplies. If you are feeling sick or are needing to book for health reasons please give me a heads up so we can ensure that we are handling any situations as required.

Our contest winners for the 50.00 gift certificates are... Jaime Kashuba, Shandy Kohlman, Ida Romain, and Rochelle Horne! Congrats!!!

GROWLS are GOOD!! Why you should appreciate a growl. Growling means: Your dog is communicating discomfort. Understand that this is how your dog tells you somet...hing isnt right. (unless it is a play growl) Never punish a growl(referring to positive punishment): This can lead to a dog who stops giving warning before biting. Stop & Evaluate: When your dog growls, stop what youre doing that may be causing the growl and evaluate the environment/situation. Determine triggers: Take note of potential triggers for your dogs discomfort leading to the growl. Calming signals: Recognize calming signals such as, yawning, looking away, lip licking and more. These are ways your dog communicates needing space before growling. Counter condition: Talk to a professional trainer to help you counter-condition your dog to whatever is making them uncomfortable.