Hey Qathet dog lovers! 💛 How about we get together in real life for a chill, friendly stroll? 🌿 ✨ Not a formal trainer-led walk ✨ Not a free-for-all chaos 😇 Just a casual, easy-going wander where humans can chat, and dogs can be near each other – only meeting if everyone (human & dog) is cool with it. 🐕 Bring your pup, bring your smile, and let’s enjoy some fresh air together! WHEN? WHERE? Drop your ideas below 👇 and let’s make it happen! Can’t wait to meet some new friends – two-legged and four-legged! 🐶💬 @Alia Bickson @Alison Dasovic @Amy Remark @Brenda Clarke @Claire Wallace @Curtis Vollmin @Danny McKenzie @Dawn Myers @Debbie Angel @Gillian Turner @Nancy Hamilton @Jennifer Antonchuk @Jody Jankola @Kaitlyn Lawson @Kennedy Niles @Kristin Street @Laurie Skinner @Lori Mason @Melysah Kung @Patti Mc @Ashley Porter @Reba Miller @Sabrina Mendoza @Sabrina Upton @Steph Adams @Tracey Smart @Anne Michaels

Calling all ACE Adventure Canine partners in Qathet! We’re kicking off a regular monthly IRL (In Real Life) meetup for dogs and their humans — no structured training, just a casual stroll, socializing, and fun. 🌳🐕 📍 Location: Outside the dog park at Ash & Oak Street 📅 First Inaugural Meetup: Friday, September 26 at 4:00 PM 📅 Future Dates: Last Friday of every month — October, November 2025, and 2026 dates TBD Guidelines for a successful meetup: - No dog greetings unless all humans and dogs agree ✅ - Other guidelines will be posted at each meetup ✅ - Aim for every dog and human to have a positive experience 💚 Route: Around the historic town site, beginning and ending at the dog park (or finishing at the townsite brewery for those who’d like a little extra treat!) This is a relaxed, in-person gathering — a chance to meet fellow ACE members, let your dogs explore new sights and smells, and enjoy a friendly stroll together. Drop a comment if you’re planning to join! Can’t wait to see you and your paw partners IRL. 🐾

Hey everyone! I know there are quite a few of us here living in the Powell River / qathet area, so I thought it’d be great to have our own little corner to connect. Whether you're new to the area or have been here for years, this is a space to say hi, get to know one another, and maybe even plan some meetups—dog walks, hikes, paddles, coffee chats, you name it! If you haven’t already introduced yourself in the main intro thread, feel free to do that here instead—just let us know a bit about you and your dog(s)! And from there, let’s chat about local trails, training ideas, favourite spots, and maybe even find some great trail buddies or walking groups 🐕🌿 Looking forward to meeting more of you fellow locals!

I wanted to share a few dog book titles with you. 📚 I’ve read out a few in the video attached, but the ONE book that has really stood the test of time since it was written in 2002 is: 🦴Bones Would Rain from the Sky – Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs ❤️ by Suzanne Clothier Interesting tidbit: I’ve attended a few workshops and seminars with Suzanne over the decades, and her teachings still stick with me today. Her ideas about connection, trust, and understanding with our dogs have shaped how I approach training and life with them. 📚What about you? ➡️ Share a book that’s made a difference in your life with your dog, and a quick 1-line takeaway. Let’s trade ideas and inspire each other—your next favourite read might be just a comment away! 🐶💚

They say there’s no good or bad… it’s thinking that makes it so. Well, here’s what I have been “trained” to do: 🍕 Deliver pizza crusts on command (a.k.a. the stare) 👀 Leap from my chair to check out mysterious “intruders” (aka… leaves blowing) 🪑 Vacate my desk seat because apparently I’ve been sitting long enough (guilt stare) 🥏 Throw the stick… again… and again… and again… (send help) Let’s be honest — dogs have us wrapped around their paw. We train them, they train us… it’s a partnership with snacks. So… what’s ONE thing your dog has successfully trained YOU to do? Make me feel better and share it below. ⬇️