Natural Disaster Preparedness for Pet Owners

Vancouver • Lower Mainland • Vancouver Island

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March 21 | In-Person Workshop | Limited Capacity

 

British Columbia is not “if.”
It’s “when.”

 

Earthquakes.
Wildfires.
Flooding.
Infrastructure failure.

 

If you live in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, or on Vancouver Island, you already know the risks — but knowing the risks is not the same as being prepared.

 

When evacuation orders come, there is no extra time for pets.
 

And dogs that panic, bolt, or shut down don’t get second chances.

 

This workshop is built for BC pet owners who want to evacuate safely with their dog — not leave them behind.

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Why BC Pet Owners Need a Different Level of Preparedness

 

British Columbia presents unique evacuation challenges:

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• Earthquakes with little to no warning

• Wildfires that escalate in minutes, not hours

• Flooding that cuts off highways and rural access

• Ferries, bridges, and bottlenecks that trap families

• Emergency shelters that are not dog-ready

• Smoke, debris, noise, crowds, and chaos that overwhelm dogs

 

Most dogs are not prepared for this environment.
Most owners don’t realize that until it’s too late.

This workshop closes that gap.

 

What You Will Learn (BC-Specific, Real-World)

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1. The Reality of Disasters in BC

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• How quickly evacuations actually unfold in the Lower Mainland and on the Island

• Why waiting “just a bit longer” is the #1 evacuation failure

• What happens to dogs when routines collapse suddenly

 

2. The Canine Evacuation Response System™

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• How to build a BC-ready canine evacuation go-bag

• What items matter in earthquakes, wildfires, and floods

• What most people pack wrong — and why it fails

 

3. Canine Stress & Survival Behaviour

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• Why dogs panic, freeze, or flee during disasters

• How human stress transfers directly to your dog

• How to stabilize your dog quickly under pressure

 

4. Evacuation Control & Handling

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• Moving safely with your dog through crowds, smoke, darkness, and debris

• Preventing bolting, leash failure, and reactivity

• Keeping your dog manageable around responders and strangers

 

5. After the Event: What No One Teaches

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• Immediate post-disaster care for dogs

• Injury prevention and basic canine first aid

• Temporary shelter realities for dogs in BC

 

This Workshop Is For You If…

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✔ You live in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, or Vancouver Island
✔ You would never abandon your dog in an emergency
✔ You want calm, control, and clarity — not panic
✔ You understand that loving your dog isn’t enough without preparation

 

This is not a basic obedience class.
 

This is disaster readiness for real life in British Columbia.

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Led by Real Disaster Response Experience

 

This workshop is delivered by Hustle Up Dog Training, built on decades of:

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• Frontline disaster response

• Canine behaviour under extreme stress

• Evacuation realities — not theory

 

Everything taught is field-tested, practical, and designed for BC conditions.

 

March 21 Workshop Details

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📍 Serving Vancouver, Lower Mainland & Vancouver Island Pet Owners
📅 Date: March 21
👥 Format: In-Person, Hands-On
⚠ Spots: Strictly limited for safety and quality

 

Why You Should Act Now

 

Disasters in BC:

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• Do not give warnings

• Do not wait for preparedness

• Do not make exceptions for pets

 

Preparedness is not fear.
It’s responsibility.

 

If an evacuation order came tonight —
would you know exactly what to do with your dog?

 

Reserve Your Spot Now

 

This workshop runs with limited capacity and will fill.

 

Protect your dog.
Protect your family.
Be ready.

 

👉 Reserve Your Spot for March 21

 

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“This is the only in-person canine disaster preparedness workshop of its kind currently available to pet owners in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, and Vancouver Island.”