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Shelter dogs “Loved” to Death
I’m seeing a disturbing trend in the pet dog world. Something I never thought I would see. I truly wish I did not have to write this blog post. Unfortunately I can no longer sit back and watch what is happening without voicing my concerns, and doing what I can to prevent injuries and deaths to dogs and […]
Boxer “Bosco” UNLEASHED: Upk9 Halifax
Bosco is our 2 year old Boxer who we have had since he was a puppy. He has always been full of energy no matter what we did with him. As he aged he started to become very disobedient. He would jump on people, take food off the counter and was impossible to walk with […]
Dog Rescue in Nova Scotia on The Radio : UPK9
Dog Rescue in Nova Scotia Hey everyone! Today we have an interview with Guy and Kimberly Lapierre have opened up their own dog rescue organization called Dog-Karma here in Halifax. Their organization differs from others by having each dog go through a training program to aid in their behaviour problems before they are adopted out […]
Training A German Shorthaired Pointer
Ina, my 3-year-old GSP (German shorthaired pointer), is an energy packed dog who will run around outside all day long and not crash until the sun is down. Since having her as an 8-week-old puppy, she has always been somewhat obedient, but I always knew she wasn’t reaching her full potential. Ina is easily distracted […]
Testimonial “Elvis” the German Shepherd a Continued Success Story of A Past Board and Train
Testimonial “Elvis” the German Shepherd A continued success story of a past Board and Train. It has almost been a year since my German Shepherd Elvis, a super submissive, non socialized rescue spent time with Duke Ferguson of UPK9: PEI Elvis can now walk off leash, heel, is not afraid of the water or gravel, […]
Border Collie given a new lease on life!
Memphis is a fun loving, full of life Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix. You would never know, looking at him now, that he has had a pretty complicated past. By the time Memphis was 6 months old, he was diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia. Memphis underwent two major surgeries just weeks apart followed by four months of strict recovery. […]
