About Us
Hi there, I’m Ali and Colten and I live on the beautiful West Coast of BC with our dogs. In June of 2016, I started West Coast Heeler Pack K9 Adventures, taking dogs on hikes while their owners were at work. This has now evolved into Engaged K9 training and boarding. I have spent years honing my skills and deepening my understanding of canine behaviour, earning certificates and gaining experience working with dogs. I continue to learn by taken courses, attending workshops and seminars in the areas I am most passionate about pertaining to dogs. When we have free time, we enjoy hiking, camping, SUP, and ATV’ing.
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.
In 2016 West Coast Heeler Pack was nominated for a Business Excellence Award and won the Retail and Services Excellence Award. Thank you to everyone involved and all those who have supported me. It had only been a year since I left my municipal job to follow a path that would make me happy and start West Coast Heeler Pack. Every day I am reminded I made the right decision when I see the joy in the dogs I work with. Receiving this award is just the icing on the cake. It was an honour to be nominated and an even greater honour to win. Sooke has so many incredible businesses that I am so grateful to be alongside of. Thank you again to everyone!
We test and review a wide range of products for both dogs and human. We only recommend products that we have used ourselves and stand behind. What makes us slightly different from other influencers is that we aren’t looking at receiving a bunch of random free products in exchange for posts or compensation. We create long term relationships with companies that provide us with products that we use regularly and are incorporated with our everyday needs.
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Check out my Instagram, @west_coast_heeler_pack where you can view my work.
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