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(604) 999-3406

care for your dog

care for your dogcare for your dogcare for your dogcare for your dog

dog sitting

dog training


About dog.able

Daelik

Kelowna-based founder of dog.able, Daelik has been an animal lover all of his life.  Over the years he has raised 2 cats and 3 dogs.  His current dogs are a senior German Pinscher named Cedar and Shorty an adult Corgi/Aussie Sheppard mix. In 2019 Daelik left a 30 year career in the arts to pursue working with dogs, something that he finds incredibly fulfilling.  Daelik is certified as both a dog walker and dog trainer-behavior specialist by the International Academy of Canine Trainers a fully registered institution with the BC Ministry of Advanced Education.  All IACT training takes place in a classroom and shelter setting working with real dogs. He has also devoted hundreds of volunteer hours to the BCSPCA dog wellness program where he was a dog walker coordinator and offered social enrichment to the shelter dogs in preparation for finding their forever homes.  Daelik is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers

dog.able Services

  • Drop-in Home Visits 
  • Dog sitting 
  • Behavioral Consultation
  • Custom Training
  • Puppy Basic Obedience

 

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At dog.able my goal is to have a positive impact on your dog's life. 


 I use only current, science-based, humane training methods such as positive reinforcement, desensitization, and counter conditioning techniques. Through training, I work with you to identify why a behavior is happening, to understand the body language and signals that precede the behavior, and to manage or modify the behavior issues your dog might be exhibiting. My goal is to develop a course of action specific to you and your dog,  and teach you what you need to succeed so that you no longer need me.


Giving you  knowledge and skills enables you to build a relationship of trust and respect  between you and your dog.  


Change doesn't happen over night, it requires time and commitment. 


My dog sitting services provide reliable, customized care. I am dedicated to the safety and well being of your dog whether it's on a walk or spending time in your home. 


dog.able is licensed and fully insured.

Services & Fees

Home Check-In Visits

  • A 30 minute visit with your dog in your home to feed and play with your dog . $20.
  • 1-3 hour visit includes a potty walk. $25/hr.
  • $5/hr for more and one dog.


Home visits can offer your dog some needed company and attention while you are out of the house. Before the first home visit I will arrange a 30 minute meeting with you and your dog to get acquainted, to assess your dog's needs and to determine if we are the right fit for each other. There is no charge for this meeting and no obligation to use my service. There are no minimum requirements on the number of home visits per week, and if you just want a home visit every now and again that is totally fine. Home visits must be booked a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Home visits available between 10 am and 6 pm.



Long day & Live-In Dog Sitting

  • Long Day stay of 4-8 hours (available 8 am - 10 pm), taking care of your dog in your home - includes walks. $80
  • Live-In stay, taking care of your dog in your home - includes walks. $95/day. 
  • Live-In stay, multiple days (3 or more) taking care of your dog in your home - includes several walks during the day and a daily report with photos. $80/day
  • Additional $15/day or long day stay for more than one dog.


Sometimes a dog is less anxious about being way from their people when they can be at home in a familiar environment. dog.able provides a customized approach to overnight care that caters to your dog's requirements and routine and gives you piece of mind.  Before the  first overnight visit, I will arrange a 30 minute meeting with you and your dog to get acquainted, assess your dog's needs and to determine if we are the right fit for each other. There is no charge for this meeting and no obligation to use my service.



Behavioral Consultations and Custom Training

In-home Behavioral Consultation

 In-home behavioral consultations for clients that are having issues specific to home environment such as leash pulling, excessive barking, resource guarding, separation anxiety, etc. After the consultation, guidance and a  training program is created.  1-1.5 hour consultation $125.  Follow up sessions 1 hour $100.

Reactive Dogs

 Dog reactivity is a challenge for many dog owners.  Most dog reactivity is fear-based aggression commonly due to improper socialization or from a bad experience.  The reactive dogs learns to use aggression to make what it fears (whether it be another dog, a person or the vacuum) go away in order to protect themselves.  Over several 1 hour one-on-one sessions I work with you and your dog, using positive reinforcement to build a framework from which to modify the dog's behavior. The goal of this training is to build your dog's  confidence, developing a relationship where your dog looks to you for leadership in an uncertain situation, instead of reacting out of fear.    1.5-2 hour consultation $150. Follow up sessions $100 / hour.

New Dog Old Tricks

Puppy Basic Foundation -  Private Class 

This class is about teaching your puppy appropriate behaviors, developing a confident, social dog through reward based training.  A 30 minute consultation prior to the classes and four 45 minute classes.  $250. For dogs 4 months and up.

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dog.able and Daelik respectfully acknowledge that the land we operate on is the traditional, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan People who have lived, worked, played, learned and loved on this land for 1000s of years and many descendants of these people still live here.

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