Our last trial of the year is done, things will be winding down as we get near Christmas. Another little construction project planned in the training room, and other larger projects planned on the property. Just cleaning up the gardens before any real snow arrives

Heating season has begun officially in the training building, everything has been checked and inspected for the coming cold season. Heating season surcharges apply until Spring when it becomes an infrequent need.

Welcome to the new home for our consolidated events calendar. Everything in one place.

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Weekly Classes Roxane's Canine Health Clinic CARO Events CKC Events

We have the entire calendar here now, one less click to get the information you want.

The manufacture of the modular peanut holder is winding down after a few years, due to lack of availablility of the raw materials. Final clear-out on remaining stock will be first-come, first-served.

I have enough to build 2 Single holders or a custom Double. Prices start at $90 (taxes in) for a single 40-60cm peanut holder. Fully adjustable, customizable to suit your needs. We aren't selling the FitPaws products any more, so it is time to move out the essential accessories. More details…

We still have cavaletti, exercise ladders, peanut holders - most all the little things are available and fit in a box that Canada Post will accept to get you in shape going forward. More Details ...

Lot's of talk about the affordability crisis, not much more than talk. One thing no one seems to want to talk about is why life is so much less affordable than it was a few generations ago. Maybe there needs to be a conversation, here's a few points to get started.

There are more things that we need to include in our budget now, new expenses that are above and beyond any inflationary pressures. Fifty years ago people didn't have a cellphone bill, no internet bills, no monthly streaming subscriptions, no monthly software subscriptions. Homes didn't have a computer, so no WiFi or smartHome devices adding to the electricity bill 24/7.

Much less of the family monthly budget went to servicing debt. Credit cards weren't a debt financing instrument, the expectation was that you would pay the entire balance every month not just a minimum payment with interest accrual. There was no student loan debt, because there was no entitlement to a post-secondary education. Many high school students dropped out in Grade 11, and joined the workforce to get a head-start on saving for a home and starting a family.

Much more of the family income gets siphoned off as taxes by the various levels of government. Politicians use our money to buy votes, and follow through with spending without regard for debt. Much of the spending is to "boost" the economy to generate additional tax revenue which also boosts demand and inflation, which raises the GDP, allowing the government to justify additional debt. If it was a circle that would be fine, but it is a spiral.

The one thing the government cannot afford is for the debt spiral to unwind. Unwinding the debt spiral is the best way to make life more affordable. If life was affordable the government wouldn't have to spend money to "help" us. If they weren't helping us we wouldn't vote for them. The End.

Our last CARO trial for 2024 is wrapped up. While the rest of the Province seemed to be dealing with winter storms, we were spared and actually had some sunshine and not even a hint of the white stuff. A little chilly if you weren't in the sun, but better than other possible outcomes. Thanks to our Judge Sarah, and our guest "shadow" Judge Erika who is working towards her accreditation as a CARO judge for 2025. Thanks especially to everyone who came to compete at this last trial of 2024, and to all those who have come out to support us during the year.

Results are now available,
Click Here for the Regular Class (PDF).
Click Here for the Working Class (PDF).

The PCC Rally and Obedience trials finished up. By the time all was said and done we filled all 3 days to the maximum time allowed under CKC rules. Thanks to our Judges, the Stewards, all those who volunteered time to help out and to Exhibitors who continue to turn out and ensure the Club can continue to hold these events. It was quite a nice weekend, and having the students from the RTA School of Media here to film for a documentary gave the our sport some added exposure. Unofficial results have been posted on canuckdogs.com. Jyve got his CD in 3 straight!

Poodle Poetry & Pynky

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