Steadfast Dogs

Caroline's admin here, I know I've been awful about keeping the page up to date and all that. Lots of life things happening on my end and Caroline is, as ever, gracious and kind and makes sure I'm taking care of myself, which unfortunately means stepping back from some other projects. It's a balancing act and she's been understanding.

She's been nominated for Community Best in Pet Training. I've submitted my vote! If you agree please do that same, she deserves it!

Edit: Facebook is doing its facebook thing and added a message link that's over riding the link I'm trying to post, and I can't get the link to post. So sorry, it keeps changing itself. Hopefully the link below will work.

https://edmonton.communityvotes.com/2026/02/pet-and-pet-care/pet-training

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Hoping everyone has an amazing Christmas, and or anything else you’re celebrating!

Giggling as these are coming up in my memories. Enjoy the silliness

Good morning! Today's game is a family favorite. When training this one, consider using a non-slip surface such as a rug or yoga mat, especially for larger dogs. For dogs new to this, slips can happen, especially if they get over excited for treats! Also, take your time. Some small dogs do this naturally on their own, while others may need to build up the muscles in order to hold this position. We also LOVE the comments that have been coming in, and it warms our hearts that you have been enjoying these games. We have a couple of questions that we will be getting to and apologies for the delay - it's been a week over here. Thank you for your patience with that! Until then, keep practising and having fun with your dog! We'll see you tomorrow for the next one. - Caroline and Krystal

Want to level up your rally skills? A new class is starting tomorrow and there are only 2 spots left! Sign up here:

Class: Rally (All levels) – Steadfast Dogs 3. You should see a text box that confirms the form was sent. Underneath this you’ll see “Add to Cart”. Click this, and then go to cart to pay for the class (upper right on desktop, or in the top menu on mobile)

Head's up, treat dealers!

Salmonella outbreak linked to dog food and treats: Health Canada Health Canada posted an update about a recent salmonella outbreak Thursday, tracing it to dog food and treats.

Go check out our favorite private offleash dog park today!! My studious admin has started making dog accessories and supplies, including service dog gear and accessories! She's set up at Unleashed Acres until 4 today. (You can also drop a follow directly at 42Doors)

TRAINING CLASSES!! From polite public manners to all levels of Rally, we're here to help you and your dog work together with confidence, clarity, and fun. Whether you're just starting out or sharpening your skills, our classes focus on clear communication, relationship building, and creating positive learning environments for both ends of the leash.

✨ Small class sizes
✨ Welcoming and supportive atmosphere
✨ Skills that transfer to real life

Check out our current offerings and register now:
👉 https://steadfastdogs.42doors.ca/

Let’s build better bonds one paw at a time. 🐶💬💕

✨Imagine you're out running errands and someone stops you—mid-conversation—to confidently tell you you're wearing the wrong kind of shoes for grocery shopping.

Weird, right? Now make it medical equipment, and welcome to the world of unsolicited opinions about service dogs. 🙃

In this blog post, I share a recent encounter with a man who tried to explain my own service dog handle to me (spoiler: he was wrong), and break down the difference between guide, mobility, and forward momentum handles—because yes, there is a difference, and no, not every dog with a handle is a guide dog.

Bonus: A shoutout to one of my favorite blind creators, 💙

👟 Handle confusion = cleared up
🚫 Mansplaining = not welcome
🦮 Learning = always encouraged

Read the full post here: https://training.steadfastdogs.com/2025/04/30/differences-in-service-dog-gear/