About Us
Ali and her partner Colten live on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
In 2014 Ali was struck by a car walking in a crosswalk. While awful, and a long recovery, it was a blessing in disguise and pushed her to make some big changes in her life. She attributes her dogs, and prior physical exercise to her injury recovery.
June of 2016, she left her corporate job and started West Coast Heeler Pack K9 Adventures, hiking dogs. This evolved into Engaged K9 training (now primarily in agility coaching) and boarding. She has spent years learning skills and deepening an understanding of canine behaviour, earning certificates and gaining experience working with dogs.
She also works as a social media influencer and content creator. She test products and provides product reviews. You will also see her as an ambassador for some of her favourite brands.
While Ali has trained and participated in several dog sports, she heavily focused on agility. Getting into the sport in 2013 but became serious about it in 2019. She made her first world team with Cali in 2023, after which Cali retired from the sport. Her second world team was earned with Loot in 2024 and has made a 3rd team with him in 2025.
While most days are spent hiking, running, and training agility she also enjoys camping, paddle boarding, ATV’ing, and a good tv show binge.
Ali has certificates in the following:
Certified Dog Trainer
Certified Trick Dog Instructor
Certified Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach
Pet First Aid Certified
Certified Advanced Canine Nutrition Specialist
Certified Acute Canine Herbalism Specialist
Certified Canine Essential Oils Specialist
Kona, born in 2012, has a strong personality, is sensitive and very moody. She is trained in agility, disc, tricks and scent detection. Competing with her has been a challenge as she easily shuts down in crowded places. This makes every title and ribbon she’s earned extra special. Kona has earned titles in tricks and agility.
ETD, ADC, SGDC
Cali, born in 2013, I describe her as a free spirit. While she is always the life of the party, I have worked very hard to minimize her dog reactivity. In 2019 she competed at the BCYR Agility Regional Championships coming in 9th in her division and earning a qualifier for AAC Nationals. She has made 1st-5th placements in a variety of Updog events. Cali has further earned titles in tricks, agility and dock diving.
In April 2023 Cali earned a spot on Team Canada for the 2023 European Open after attending the AWC/EO Tryouts.
TDCH, DJ, AADC, AGDC, SD-S
Ruger, 2018-2023, is a total goofball. I have worked to build drive and confidence in him. In a short time he earned many titles in a variety of sports. He continued to amaze me with how easily he learns new skills. Ruger had earned titles in tricks, scent detection, agility, dock diving, and two legs towards his novice obedience title.
TDCH, CGN, SD-S, ADC, SGDC, DJ
Loot, born in 2020, is soft, sensitive, yet confident and silly. He is training in agility, scent detection, barn hunt, rally, and tricks. At 6 months old he earned all titles up to and including Trick Dog Champion. At just 8 months old he earned Started Special in SDDA. He has gone on to earn titles in Barn Hunt, but our main focus is working towards international level agility.
Loot was on Team Canada at the European Open in the United Kingdom 2024.
Loot has made IFCS Team Canada competing in Switzerland 2025.
TDCH, SD-S, RAT-O, ADC, SGDC
Sven, born in 2024, is sweet, goofy, cautious yet curious. Currently, he is enjoying being a puppy, learning cooperative care, and some fun basics. He has been introduced to Barn Hunt. We are in the beginning stages of foundation training for agility.
Ali tests and reviews a wide range of products for both dogs and human. She only recommends products that she has used herself and stands behind. What makes her unique as an influencers is that she authentic in what she promotes. Ali creates long term relationships with companies that provide products that are used regularly and are incorporated with everyday or specific needs.
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