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The Sniffers & Snoozers of SCS

  • Tulo, Lexie & Bailey
  • Nova
  • Rudy
  • Obi
  • Lucy
  • Pongo
  • Rocky
  • Tulo & Nova
  • Lexie
  • Tulo, Lucy & Bonita
  • Tulo & Rudy
  • Bonita aka Bonbon
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sniffscuessnooze

🐶R+ Home-based boarding, daycare & training
📍Niagara | Insured
🐾Service Dog Trainer | Canadian Pet Care Pro
📣SNIFFCS10 | @firettoandflourpets

Building foundations doesn’t have to mean repetiti Building foundations doesn’t have to mean repetitive drills 🫡

By turning skills into movement, games, and real-life practice, we can build engagement, confidence, and communication in ways that feel rewarding and meaningful for your dog.

Small foundation skills can have big real-life impact 🐾 

What’s one skill your dog loves practicing? 🐶

#sniffscuesandsnooze #niagaradogs #niagarabusiness #fearfree #rplustraining
Group training classes are starting at @_petbro th Group training classes are starting at @_petbro this June 🎉

These group classes are designed to help dogs and their people build real-life skills in a supportive, force free environment - with an emphasis on communication, confidence, engagement, and practical everyday learning.

Whether you’re starting with a young puppy, navigating adolescence, or looking to help your adult dog feel more successful in the world, there’s a class designed to meet you where you’re at.

Spots are intentionally limited to keep classes small and individualized 🫶🏼

Message me to register or ask which class would be the best fit for your dog 🐶 

#sniffscuessnooze #forcefreetraining #grouptraining 
#niagaradogs
A little look at how we can start building on foun A little look at how we can start building on foundation skills like “touch” 🐾

Once dogs understand the cue, we can begin adding movement, engagement, and eventually using it in more distracting real-life environments.

I love teaching skills this way - starting simple, building gradually, and letting dogs learn at their own pace 💛

Foundation skills can end up becoming some of the most useful everyday tools 😊

Small group classes launching soon at PetBro in Welland 🐶 
Class dates coming soon!

#sniffscuesandsnooze #niagaradogs #fearfree #niagarabusiness #rplustraining
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there – hu Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there - human moms, pet moms, bonus moms, grieving moms, hopeful moms, and everyone carrying love and care for another being in their own way 💛

These photos feel especially full circle to me.

I was there when Tulo was born and whelped his litter - tiny enough to fit in the palm of my hand. And now here he is years later, loving my babies just as gently as we loved him first 🐾 

There’s something really special about caring for another life and then watching that love continue to grow in ways you never expected.

Motherhood, caregiving, and love can look so many different ways - and I know today can hold joy, grief, longing, gratitude, or a mix of all of it.

Sending love today to anyone celebrating, struggling, remembering, healing, or simply getting through the day 🫶🏼 

Also especially grateful for @jeniferboycephotography for always capturing my most favourite photos as a mama 💕📸

#mothersday #sniffscuesandsnooze #dogmom #niagarabusiness #smallbusinesslove
One of my favourite foundation skills to teach: to One of my favourite foundation skills to teach: touch 🐾

A touch target might look simple, but it can become such a useful tool for communication and engagement.

I often use this skill to: 
☑️ help build focus
☑️ redirect dogs in distracting environments 
☑️ create positive movement
☑️ give dogs a clear, low-pressure behaviour to succeed at

It’s also a great example of how I like to approach training - breaking behaviours down into small, achievable steps and letting dogs work through the learning process at their own pace 🫶🏼 

Teaching dogs how to learn is just as important as the behaviour itself 😊

Real-life training starts with foundation skills like this 💛

#sniffscuesandsnooze #niagaradogs #fearfree #niagarabusiness #rplustraining
In case you missed it… 👀🐾 Group training classes In case you missed it… 👀🐾

Group training classes at @_petbro are officially open for sign-ups!

Small groups, real-life focused training, and lots of support along the way - we’ll be working on things like leash skills, recall, reactivity, and confidence.

🔗 Sign-up link in bio or in-store 

Feel free to message me if you have any questions 😊 

#sniffscuesandsnooze #niagaradogs #niagarabusiness #fearfree #rplustraining
Group training classes at @_petbro 🐾 I’m so exci Group training classes at @_petbro 🐾 

I’m so excited to be partnering with @_petbro to offer small group classes focused on real-life training - building strong foundations and applying them to everyday situations. 

We’ll be working on things like leash skills, recall, jumping, reactivity, and building confidence using force free, reward-based methods.

Classes will be kept small (4–6 dogs) so everyone gets support and guidance along the way.

✍🏼 You can sign up through the link in my bio or in-store at PetBro

Feel free to message me if you have any questions 😊💛
POV: you open my camera roll… 🐶 Did you know par POV: you open my camera roll… 🐶 

Did you know part of SCS services includes photo + video updates?

It’s also why photos take up the most storage on my phone 😅 

#sniffscuesandsnooze #niagarabusiness #dogsofinstagram #fearfree #smallbusiness
Woo! Voting is officially open! 🐾 Sniffs, Cues & Woo! Voting is officially open! 🐾

Sniffs, Cues & Snooze has made it into the voting round for Community Votes Niagara - thank you so much for the nominations 💛

If you’d like to support, you can vote using the link in my bio.

You can vote for SCS in the “Pet and Pet Care” category for Doggy Daycare AND Pet Sitter. 

More details are in the slides!

Thank you so much for being part of this small business 🫶🏼 

@cvniagararegion 
#sniffscuesandsnooze #smallbusiness #niagarabusiness #homebasedcare
What does “meeting a dog where they’re at” actuall What does “meeting a dog where they’re at” actually look like? 🐾

📢 A reminder that behaviour is communication.

This was our first visit without her person home - and instead of getting the leash on for a walk, this is what the visit turned into.

When a dog shows they’re uncomfortable, we listen. 

No pressure, no forcing - just giving space and letting her build trust at her own pace.

This wasn’t about completing a task, it was about meeting her where she’s at and helping her feel safe.

This is progress, too 👏🏼 

Looking for care that respects your dog’s pace? Feel free to reach out 💛

#sniffscuesandsnooze #niagaradogs #fearfree #rplustraining #niagarabusiness
Happy Earth Day from SCS 🌸🌎 Trying to be more eco Happy Earth Day from SCS 🌸🌎

Trying to be more eco-conscious is something I’ve worked on over time - both in my day-to-day life and with the dogs I care for 🐾🌱

Definitely not perfect with it, but small changes add up - whether that’s cloth diapering, refilling cleaning products, or just being more mindful about what I’m using and buying.

Would love to know what your favourite eco swap is you’ve made that’s stuck? 💛 

Ps. The cherry blossom photo was taken in my backyard 🫶🏼🤩

#earthday #sniffscuesandsnooze #ecofriendly #niagarabusiness #dogsofinstagram
Not all pet care is created equal – and knowing wh Not all pet care is created equal - and knowing what to look for makes a big difference.

Whether you’re looking for daycare, boarding, or training, asking the right questions helps you find the right fit for your dog - someone with the education, experience, and preparation to handle those unexpected, real-life situations.

Safe, ethical, and professional care isn’t extra - it should be the standard 🐾☑️

That’s exactly what @petcareprocanada verification represents - not just a title, but a commitment to meeting and maintaining higher standards in the pet care industry. It’s designed to hold providers accountable to those expectations 🫡

It’s also the standard behind everything I do at Sniffs, Cues & Snooze ✨

Because your dog deserves that level of care 💛

What questions do you ask potential pet care providers? 👀 

#sniffscuesandsnooze #canadianpetcare #niagarabusiness #fearfree #niagaradogs
Happy National Pet Day 🫶🏼🐾 Forever grateful for m Happy National Pet Day 🫶🏼🐾

Forever grateful for my furry beings 💛 And even more grateful for all of the furry beings I’m trusted to care for ✨🐶

Not all pet care is created equal - and knowing what to look for makes a big difference.

Stay tuned for a post on questions to ask potential pet care providers 👀 

#sniffscuesandsnooze #nationalpetday #petcareprovider #niagarabusiness
✨SCS TESTIMONIAL✨ Rescue dogs come with stories. ✨SCS TESTIMONIAL✨

Rescue dogs come with stories. And not all of them are easy ones 🐾❤️‍🩹 

Different histories, different behaviours, different needs - no one-size-fits-all approach.

Whether it’s anxiety, reactivity, or just needing a bit more support, these dogs deserve environments that help them feel safe and succeed. 

It’s such a privilege to be trusted with dogs like these and to be a small part of their journey 🫶🏼 

Thank you Legacy of Love Niagara for trusting me with your dogs who need that extra level of care 💛🥲 

#sniffscuessnooze #rescueddogsofinstagram #fearfree #niagarabusiness #niagararegion
Rudy had other plans for Easter this year 🐰😌 Some Rudy had other plans for Easter this year 🐰😌

Some dogs say “yes” and some dogs say “absolutely not” 😂

And both of those choices are okay 🫶🏼

The goal isn’t to make them tolerate things - it’s to listen to what they’re telling us and work with it.

Tulo was happy to take on the Easter Bunny role (and the treats 🐣🍪), and Rudy… was happy to be himself 😅💛 

Is your dog a Rudy or a Tulo? 🐾
Every dog is different - and we can teach you how to best support their needs 🥰 

#sniffscuesandsnooze #niagaradogs #fearfree #niagarabusiness #dogenrichment
Happy Easter from the SCS crew 🐰🌷 Tulo & Rudy bot Happy Easter from the SCS crew 🐰🌷

Tulo & Rudy both have sensitive skin and stomachs, so I’m particular about what they get - but @firettoandflourpets treats are always a win in this house 🐶✨

Why we love them:
☑️ locally sourced ingredients
☑️ gently dehydrated (no preservatives needed)
☑️ simple, natural ingredients - no additives

They get spoiled… and I don’t have to deal with the aftermath later 💩🫠 

So happy to be working with a brand we genuinely trust 💛 

Use code: SNIFFCS10 if you want to try them for your pup 🍪🐾 

@ontariosmallbusinesscommunity 
#sniffscuesandsnooze #niagarabusiness #dogenrichment #dogsofinstagram #niagaradogs
Administering medication doesn’t need to be a wres Administering medication doesn’t need to be a wrestling match 🥊💊

This is one way I’ve been giving this puppy his ear meds - focusing on keeping it low-stress and cooperative.

Our goal here is:
☑️ less stress
☑️ willing participation
☑️ no physical force

When we slow things down, prep properly, and support the dog through each step, even “uncomfortable” things can feel safe 💛

Not every dog starts here - and that’s okay. It’s something we build over time.

This is exactly the kind of work we focus on in our SCS training programs - helping dogs feel safe, confident, and cooperative in real-life situations. 🐶✨

If your pup struggles with handling, grooming, or meds, let us help you get here 🥰

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#sniffscuesandsnooze #niagarabusiness #niagaradogs #fearfree #rplustraining
A National Puppy Day tribute to some of the SCS pu A National Puppy Day tribute to some of the SCS puppies 💛🐾

Not pictured: the countless number of puppies that have brought me here 🥹✨

Puppies are fun, chaotic, and full of learning moments - and those little everyday moments are where the real progress happens.

Raising a puppy can be rewarding, overstimulating, and challenging all at once. From leash skills, to settling, to learning how to exist calmly in the world… it all starts here 💫

I feel so lucky to work with so many incredible pups and be part of those early foundations 🐶

If you’re in the puppy stage right now - you don’t have to figure it out alone 🤍

Our Puppy Basics Program is designed to support you and your pup, either through Sniffs & Skills: At-Home or as a Daycare add-on.

Message us to get started 🐾✨

@ontariosmallbusinesscommunity 
#sniffscuessnooze #niagarabusiness #niagaradogs #fearfree #nationalpuppyday
Practicing “gentle” with a very tempting reward 😅 Practicing “gentle” with a very tempting reward 😅

Safe to say the treats from @firettoandflourpets were a huge motivator 🍪🤤 

Skills like this are exactly what we focus on in Puppy Basics - building good habits early through small, consistent reps ☑️ 

@ontariosmallbusinesscommunity 
#sniffscuesandsnooze #niagaradogs #niagarabusiness #dogenrichment #fearfree
Feeling extra lucky today ☘️✨ Every dog I work w Feeling extra lucky today ☘️✨ 

Every dog I work with finds their own special place in my heart 💛 

Swipe for a throwback for two of the first Seizure Response Dogs I trained 🐕‍🦺🐾 

@petcareprocanada 
#sniffscuesandsnooze #canadianpetcareprofessionals #forcefreetraining #servicedog #niagaradogs
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Sniffs, Cues & Snooze is insured through PROfur (Acera Insurance), a specialized Canadian provider for pet care professionals.

What does it mean to be CPCP verified?

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Sniffs, Cues & Snooze is a verified CPCP member. All CPCP Verified Members Have Agreed to the Code of Ethics. As professional pet care providers in Canada, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of care, ethics, and professionalism in the industry. This Code of Ethics serves as a foundation for best practices, ensuring the well-being of animals, trust with clients, and respect within the profession.

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Melanie completed an Assistance Dogs International (ADI) apprenticeship and has trained 100+ assistance dogs for ADI-accredited programs. As a professional assistance dog trainer, she upholds Assistance Dogs International’s rigorous standards for task reliability, public access skills, and handler and dog safety and welfare -ensuring exceptional outcomes for clients. Learn more about

*Sniffs, Cues & Snooze is not ADI-certified.

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