FEATURES,
ENTERTAINMENT
AND SEMINARS
The Pet Lover Show is more than just a shopping experience for you (and your pet).
We have three stages of entertainment, seminars, demonstrations, cat cafe and more!
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Show Schedule
THE AMAZING DOG STAGE
This stage features different ways that dogs are amazing! From SuperDog shows, dog dancing, scent and more!
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The family pets of over 100 trainers across North America, SuperDogs come in all shapes and sizes. Multiple breeds, marvelous mixes and plenty of rescues have been dazzling and delighting audiences for decades.
From feature films to television specials, virtual shows to digital shorts, not to mention their groundbreaking live productions, the SuperDogs continue to push the boundaries of the industry they invented more than forty years ago.
Fast-paced, interactive, heart-warming and hilarious, experience the fun of these amazing dogs online, on TV or at a show near you. They’ll inspire you to play with YOUR dog in a whole new way.
Frisbee Show
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Pleased to be back after the pandemic hiatus, Paws 2 Dance – a Canine musical freestyle group – will be performing a selection of choreographed dance routines with their dogs. Now in their 22nd year as a club, they continue to entertain in various venues such as: America’s Got Talent, Bell Performing Arts Center, senior centres, and special events as well as to host numerous virtual and live competitions. Paws 2 Dance hopes you enjoy the routines.
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Paws 2 Dance is a musical freestyle group whose main focus is choreographed dance routines. One of the building blocks of the routines is tricks – with and without props. Of course, the dogs love performing the tricks – possibly because of the extra treats! Perhaps you will see some tricks you can teach your dogs. You’ll have a chance to cheer on your favourite team with the barrel races where the dogs play by the rules but the handlers sometimes cheat. Trickery abound!
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If first responders gave you twenty minutes to evacuate your home, maybe forever, would you be ready? You need an emergency plan for every member of your family, including your pets. Animal lovers of all ages are invited to join the Canadian Disaster Animal Response Team (CDART) for an interactive presentation about pets and disaster. Even the youngest members of your family can play an important role in your emergency plan. The best time to prepare is right now.
The Canadian Animal Disaster Response Team is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to animal welfare in times of a disaster or emergency, by providing sheltering, fostering or rescue of domestic animals. Visit the CDART booth or go to cdart.org for more information.
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Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breed, raise and train fully certified assistance dogs. Our service (mobility & PTSD) and hearing dogs provide life-changing independence to those with disabilities. Our accredited facility dogs work with community professionals, such as teachers, victim services/law enforcement and psychologists to help support healthy communities. PADS is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.
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The Activity of K9 Nose Work® was created in 2006 by three experienced professional dog trainers/handlers (now K9 Nose Work® and the NACSW) as a way for pet dogs and sport dogs to have the opportunity to use their incredible scenting skills independently and safely.
It has grown into the fastest growing canine activity and sport in the world. It requires no special equipment, can be played anywhere it is safe and our dogs are already experts.
There is no obedience, no handler interruption and no corrections. The goal is always to create fun learning opportunities for the dog to explore and expand their skills and for their human partners to develop a keener understanding of their dog’s olfactory talents.
We will introduce three K9 Nose Work® super sniffers and let them show off some of their incredible skills in a few fast and fun searches.
SEMINAR STAGE
Informative, educational and entertaining! Our seminar stage offers a variety of speakers and demonstrators on everything pet!
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Their seminar will demonstrate the different aspects of animal massage. Come learn about how massage can benefit your animals or how to become apart of this exciting industry. Also, you can visit their booth where their highly skilled members will be providing free mini massages to your well-behaved pets.
The British Columbia Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork Professionals promotes education, self-development, and the creation and maintaining of regulated standards for Animal Massage and Bodywork Providers.
Co-existing with your wild neighbours
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As human developments continue to expand, animals like raccoons, squirrels and skunks have learned to adapt to urban spaces and call them home. Sometimes, this can get them into trouble if they see our homes as their home, or if they get into close encounters with people or pets. The Fur-Bearers believes that for wildlife and humans to coexist happily and safely, we must adapt our behaviours to prevent conflict and allow all species in an area to thrive. Learn more about how you can help people, pets, and wild animals co-exist.
Erin Ryan
Erin Ryan is a Registered Professional Biologist with a focus in wild animal welfare. Much of her work focuses on urban wildlife, including wildlife and rodent “pest” control. Erin is a proud member of the Syilx nation.
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We all want to keep our dogs as healthy as possible! Learn how you can help with hydrotherapy. Aqua Paws presents a seminar that covers their whole business including: the benefits of a conditioning program for dogs of any age, types of conditioning programs, and categories of exercise for your dogs. It will also focus on special considerations for different life stages: puppies, adults, and seniors and show you example exercises to keep dogs active and fit!
Dr. Raceeta MacKenzie currently owns two facilities that focus on Canine physical rehabilitation and fitness, Aqua Paws Canine Aquatic and Fitness Centres, located in Vancouver and Langley, where she has trained others who are passionate about canine mobility to execute the most valuable aspects of her extensive education and experience to help pets of all ages and mobility levels move at their best!
JACE’S Journey
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Jace’s Journey is a journal and intimate look into the world of Daenna Van Mulligan and her dog Jace, that she fostered then adopted at the beginning of the pandemic. Jace is a reactive dog that patience and understanding from his owners and through years of work, with various methods and techniques, Daenna and her husband were able to learn how to best support and care for Jace. Her novel is an important addition to the online dog owner and dog training community, as diversity in stories and experiences can help anyone dealing with a reactive dog.
Daenna Van Mulligan is a wine journalist that began her journey as a dog owner at the beginning of the pandemic. Through years of hard work and care, she has been able to adapt her life and thought processes to best help and care for her dog Jace, a beautiful Xoloitzcuintli. She has now adopted a second dog as well.
K9 ABC’S
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Muzzles not only keep dogs safe when they’re stressed but show they have responsible owners. Come learn more about the different styles of muzzles and where they’re appropriate. Get some tips on how to train your dog to not only accept wearing a muzzle but in some cases look forward to it.
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Learn how to save your beloved dog in an emergency. Laurie McPhee will instruct you through the steps of providing first aid to your pooch.
“CPR – Overview of CPR Techniques for Animals”
Laurie McPhee will demonstrate various ways to perform CPR on your animal.
Laurie McPhee and her sidekick DohG are your instructors for K9ABCs, a provider for DOGSAFE (Canine First Aid) training, located in the Fraser Valley. They’re not only providing a quiet zone for any pet needing it here this weekend but they’re available to help with any emergency you may have with your dog this weekend upon request.
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In this seminar you will learn the most important things to know about your cat including: the three organs/systems that keep your cat the healthiest possible, the three best supplement you can give your cat, what, when and how to feed your cat, four pet food ingredients to avoid at all costs and so much more!
Nancy Howard is the owner of The Whole Cat and Kaboodle and Cafe Cocoa- 2 cat resource stores in the greater Seattle area. The mission of the business is to help cat owners see the world from their cat’s perspective. They offer grooming, boarding, nutrition, behavior modification as well as adopting out cats from local rescues and area shelters. Nancy has also run a feral cat sanctuary since 2000 called Feral Care. This space is home to over 100 feral, and otherwise unadoptable cats.
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The RYERCAT seminar will feature a demonstration from Samantha with her cat, going through the process of brushing his teeth. They will also break down every step and what best products to use, to maximize the efficacy of brushing your cats’ teeth. From position to lay them in to toothpaste ingredients they will cover it all.
RYERCAT is coming to the Pet Lover Show! Co-founders Melanie and Samantha created RYERCAT after two of their three cats had to have dental surgery. Afterward, they looked to find the best cat toothbrushes and paste to ensure this would never happen again but found there wasn’t the best options on the market. So, they then decided to design the perfect brush themselves! Designed to perfectly fit and cater to a cat’s mouth, RYERCAT offers their patented toothbrush technology, toothpaste and chew toys great for dental health.
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WEIRD & WONDERFUL STAGE
Come see what makes animals weird YET wonderful on the Weird & Wonderful Stage.
“The Good, The Bad & The Ugly... Life with Parrots”
A snap shot of daily life, living with exotic birds. As well as being on the Weird & Wonderful stage, BC Exotic Bird Society will be at their booth with different species of parrots to help educate families on parrot ownership and husbandry. They will offer photos with many of the exotic birds for the whole family, by donation.
BC Exotic Bird Society’s goal is to increase awareness through education to help people understand these beautiful birds. As well as helping to support sustainable conservation programs and helping support our local community birds in need. BC Exotic Bird Society runs monthly meetings to help parrot owners develop good working relationships with their birds hoping to create permanent homes and therefore preventing them from ending up in shelters.
“The Fascinating World of Parrots”
Did you know that parrots can live 60 to 80 years? Did you know they eat with their feet? Did you know that they are still, very much wild animals? Learn these and other fascinating facts about parrots at their interactive parrot trivia session and hear them also discuss some practical aspects of what it's like to share your life and your home with these amazing birds.
Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary is a non-profit society whose purpose is to provide rescue and protection for parrots. Through their adoption program, they strive to place parrots in new loving homes. We provide education and support to parrot guardians and the general public
“Snakes, Lizards and More – Oh My!”
Come and learn all about these amazing creatures including the importance of their place in the ecosystem. After the presentation, come and meet the experts and the various animals they love, care for and brought to the show just for you’re enjoyment.
The Westcoast Reptile Education Society’s is a non-profit group exclusively based on volunteer work, organizing events that counter the vast misinformation currently widespread about reptiles, teaching respect and fighting fear and introducing people to the amazing beauty of snakes and lizards while reminding them of these animals' precious contribution to the balance and diversity of nature.
Paws On Activity Area
Come learn about how massage can benefit your animals or how to become apart of this exciting industry.
Come by the British Columbia Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork Professionals booth where their highly skilled members will be providing free mini massages to your well-behaved pets. Let them work out all the stress in your animals, while learning techniques and information on how to help at home.
The British Columbia Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork Professionals promotes professionalism through education, self-development, and the creation and maintaining of regulated standards for Animal Massage and Bodywork Providers. We are committed to serving the public by providing a means of accessing Member Providers that are held to a highly skilled, ethical and professional standard. We support our members through advocacy, public awareness, education, and professional development.
Drop by Paws on Activities and Pamper Your Pet
Rest Tent 4 Pets – Quiet Zone
In the Paws on Activity area – beside the Amazing Dog Stage, Laurie McPhee and her sidekick DohG from K9ABCs are providing a quiet zone for any pet needing it here this weekend. They are also available to help with any emergency you may have with your dog this weekend, upon request, at the Rest Tent 4 Pets.
The St John’s Ambulance booth is offering information about their a first-aid course, which will give participants with the proper skills to assist their pets when they are sick or injured. First aid is not a replacement for going to the vet but handling emergency situations properly can help any owner recognize problems early and act on them quickly. This course is great for those who want to be more prepared for their pet’s safety.
Stop by for a free nail trim at the show!
Come by the Western Dog Grooming School booth in the Paws On Activity area where your beloved pet can get a free nail trim. While they enjoy their free spa time, you can learn all about looking after your pet’s skin and coat. Learn all the various ways to pamper your pet at home, while they pamper your pet for you! Self-care isn’t just for people and this is a great way to learn how to best maintain between grooming and/or vet appointments.
The Western Dog Grooming School provides education in pet care, grooming techniques, and execution of different breed trims so that students will be knowledgeable in their chosen field and well prepared to further their professionalism. They offer a twelve week, full-time course three times a year. Tera Teng founded of Western Dog Grooming School in 2002, as there was a need for professionally trained groomers. She spent 4 years developing a method of teaching dog grooming and a complete and thorough curriculum through various degrees and certifications. With her experience in the fields of business, pet care, and grooming she has developed a complete course for the career pet groomer to become successful. It is one of the only Dog Grooming Schools in Western Canada Registered with the Private Training Institutions Branch, Ministry of Education for standards and consumer protection.
HOP SKIP and a meow
Bunny and Kitty lovers unite! Don’t miss out on the Hop, Skip and A Meow area, where you can interact and learn about rabbits and cats, interact and play with rescues and get resources on adoption or how to get involved in your local community in terms of helping or adopting these animals.
This area will be located just off the show floor. The entrance will be just between the Nutram and Pet Pantry booths. Please note, though we love your pups, this will be a dog free area to maintain harmony at the show.
Catoro Cafe is a cat cafe and premium pet supply store based in Vancouver BC. At Catoro, they are deeply passionate about cat rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption. In store, they offer a warm and relaxing space for you to bond with cats, enjoy your time at the café and maybe even help to get them adopted in the process. You can make a real difference to cats in need by visiting and shopping at Catoro, where every purchase goes back into helping care for their rescue cats. If you can’t go in person, on their website, they provide the stories of each of their cats from rescue to the end goal of adoption. You can even sponsor cats in store through their website. Catoro Cat Café together with their cuddly friendly kitties will be at the Pet Lover Show, where you can can come meet the great people working there and cuddle a kitty yourself.
Please note, as this is a rehabilitation and rescue organization for cats, it will be a dog free zone of the show.
The Rabbitats organization is rescue and charity that provides food, shelter, and veterinary care to the 300+ rabbits in their shelters, as well as works towards education and maintenance of wild and feral rabbit populations. One of the ways they do this is selling and installing Rabbitats. The Rabbitats themselves are ‘micro-sanctuaries’, enclosures designed to be escape proof, predator-proof, visually pleasing, gently interactive, sustainable and low maintenance. They can be indoor or outdoor depending on space available. The Rabbitat booth at the Pet Lover Show will provide information about the charity, rabbitat enclosures and give you the chance to interact with some of their rescued rabbits.
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