{"id":7716,"date":"2018-04-28T10:49:10","date_gmt":"2018-04-28T17:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedognetwork.ca\/?p=7716"},"modified":"2023-05-07T14:08:14","modified_gmt":"2023-05-07T21:08:14","slug":"a-visit-to-simply-natural-raw-pet-food-store-vancouver-bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedognetwork.ca\/a-visit-to-simply-natural-raw-pet-food-store-vancouver-bc\/","title":{"rendered":"A Visit to Simply Natural Raw Pet Food Store, Vancouver, BC"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7716\" class=\"elementor elementor-7716\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a99dcf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1a99dcf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1506e94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1506e94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Recently Matt and I were invited to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/thedognetwork.ca\/businesses\/canada\/british-columbia\/vancouver\/pet-stores\/simply-natural-raw-pet-food-vancouver-bc\/\">Simply Natural Raw Pet Food in the Kerrisdale<\/a> neighbourhood of Vancouver, BC, for a full tour of their operation and an interview with the owner, Caroline, who has 20 plus years experience with raw food diets for dogs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57bfe18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57bfe18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The store has a great reputation and it was quickly clear that Caroline\u2019s vast knowledge and passion for dogs are the cornerstone of that great reputation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-008eceb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"008eceb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The store is special because of the great staff, their knowledge and their passion. They will educate you and sell you what you need and want, unlike some stores which train their staff what to say to make a sale. Here\u2019s a quick overview of what they offer:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5baa5e3 dn-list elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5baa5e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>A wide variety of raw foods \u2013 both frozen and freeze dried.<\/li><li>High quality convenience foods (kibble)<br \/>Custom designed raw food plans unique to your dog\u2019s needs.<\/li><li>Staff are very knowledgeable about dog behaviour and training<br \/>Puppy training classes.<\/li><li>Quality toys and treats you won\u2019t find in the big box stores.<\/li><li>A large line of pet beds that can be custom ordered to match your d\u00e9cor.<\/li><li>Also a cat person? 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They will work with you to develop a raw food meal plan that\u2019s unique to your dogs needs \u2013 whether that\u2019s allergy management, helping with an ailment or just general good health. They will tailor it to meet your budget and lifestyle, and provide options if you\u2019re like me and have limited cupboard, fridge and freezer space. If you aren\u2019t able to come in and pick up your food yourself, they offer delivery in some areas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba0fb97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba0fb97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The staff all have their own dogs and are very involved in some form of training \u2013 whether it\u2019s agility training, nose work or advanced obedience. As a result, they all have strong connections with their dogs and an excellent understanding of dog needs and behaviours.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5188d92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5188d92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thedognetwork.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Simply-Natural-Raw-Pet-Food-Store-Puppy-Class-1-2018-March.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Simply Natural Raw Pet Food Store - Puppy Class (1) -2018-March\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Nzg5MywidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3RoZWRvZ25ldHdvcmsuY2FcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMThcLzA0XC9TaW1wbHktTmF0dXJhbC1SYXctUGV0LUZvb2QtU3RvcmUtUHVwcHktQ2xhc3MtMS0yMDE4LU1hcmNoLmpwZyJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/thedognetwork.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Simply-Natural-Raw-Pet-Food-Store-Puppy-Class-1-2018-March-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7893\" alt=\"Simply Natural Raw Pet Food Store - Puppy Class (1) -2018-March\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedognetwork.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Simply-Natural-Raw-Pet-Food-Store-Puppy-Class-1-2018-March-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedognetwork.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Simply-Natural-Raw-Pet-Food-Store-Puppy-Class-1-2018-March-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thedognetwork.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Simply-Natural-Raw-Pet-Food-Store-Puppy-Class-1-2018-March-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedognetwork.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Simply-Natural-Raw-Pet-Food-Store-Puppy-Class-1-2018-March-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thedognetwork.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Simply-Natural-Raw-Pet-Food-Store-Puppy-Class-1-2018-March-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedognetwork.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Simply-Natural-Raw-Pet-Food-Store-Puppy-Class-1-2018-March-678x381.jpg 678w, https:\/\/thedognetwork.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Simply-Natural-Raw-Pet-Food-Store-Puppy-Class-1-2018-March.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49b340a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49b340a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The store hosts puppy training classes with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zendogtraining.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zen Dog Canine Training<\/a> evenings and weekends, after the store closes. Staff quickly move the wheeled shelving out of the way to transform the space into an open training room. Everything gets pushed to the side or into the back room.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd4eaee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd4eaee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>On our visit to the store we stayed to watch \u201cgraduation day\u201d for a class of puppy kindergartners. 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There were questions about the best puppy harness to buy (Shannon was happy to provide advice) and some problems several owners were having with their puppies \u201ccounter surfing\u201d or trying to steal food.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f132c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f132c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The conversation started with one owner telling the group that his dog had just stolen a steak off of the counter before the class. 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I have to admit I was a bit nervous on behalf of the pups (and their owners) as they started the course. It seemed very advanced for such young dogs \u2013 and they were going to be doing it off-leash while being timed!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-524e74c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"524e74c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Shannon was quick to explain that the main purpose of the exercise was not to be perfect at the course, but rather to focus on interacting with your puppy to encourage it to look to you for commands. To my surprise, all the puppies performed amazingly well! 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