Meeting furry friends wherever we go.
About
Puca’s Pack is a volunteer run Not-For-Profit society.
At Puca’s Pack we strive to help you have a balanced relationship with your dogs based on mutual trust and respect. We're here to teach you how to communicate with your dog. Dogs thrive with proper communication and structure from their humans and their environments. Puca’s Pack is here to help you with that!
Our goal is to teach our clients how to build a strong relationship with their dogs so they have the best chance of success. We take pride in training Service Dogs, balancing Rescue animals and teaching you to communicate properly with your pets. We want nothing more than to save the lives of both animals and people. With proper communication, training, and patience we can all live in harmony.
OUR STORY
For as long as I can remember I have been enamoured by animals, especially dogs. I always dreamed I would have a rescue but never in my wildest dream did I think it would become a reality.
In the fall of 2019 I adopted 2 beautiful rescue dogs of my own. I had no clue what I was getting myself into. I thought obedience training was all that would be required, unfortunately one of my dogs, Stella, was dog reactive. I did my best to correct her when needed. We went on lots of walks with my neighbours and their dogs, but nothing seemed to help. Then the unthinkable happened, Stella bit another dog. What an emotional rollercoaster that was. Neighbours were trying to get her put down and hatred towards us and our dogs filled the air. No trainer in town would work with us because she was too big (120 lbs) or because she had a bite history, I was loosing hope. Then I decided to take matters into my own hands. If no one would work with me and my dog then there is obviously a niche that needs to be filled. I did my research and found that most if not all dog training and behaviourist programs were done online. There was no way I was going to learn how to rehabilitate human and dog aggressive dogs without having hands-on experiences.. After countless hours of searching I found The Great Canadian Dog Academy.
I spent 3 months completely immersed in dog psychology: I worked with clients and their dogs, I trained service and hunting dogs and best of all I got to train my own dogs. The progress we made was incredible. I would not have been able to have this successful of a turnaround if it weren’t for Dean and Ty Audet at the Great Canadian Dog Academy.
With my new found skills I decided to start my own rescue and training centre. I am confident with the knowledge and skills I’ve gained this past year to work with most if not all dogs.
We train our dogs as if they were our kids, we love our dogs as if they were people but they are dogs not humans. The difference is crucial when working with dogs with behaviour issues.
My Goal is to train people and rehabilitate dogs so we can all live Happy Healthy lives.
“Once you have a wonderful dog, a life without one, is a life diminished.”
— Dean Koontz
Meet the Team
Xicalli Boles
Introducing Xicalli (sh-kay-lee), the founder behind our canine haven. With a wealth of experience in dog training and education, Xicalli's journey has been guided by a passion for creating a harmonious bond between humans and their four-legged companions. Drawing on years of expertise, Xicalli has honed the art of working with even the most reactive dogs, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth. Her friendly demeanor and deep understanding of canine behavior make every interaction a joy. Through unwavering dedication, she has crafted a space where education, empathy, and wagging tails unite, leaving an indelible pawprint in the world of dog care and training.
Delilah Grace
Meet Delilah a vibrant spark to our workforce. With a magnetic personality and an outgoing spirit, Delilah brings a refreshing energy to every interaction. Her knack for connecting with others on a personal level, combined with her sense of humor, creates an atmosphere that's not only productive but also enjoyable. With a heart full of love for her work, colleagues, and four legged friends. Delilah is all about fostering strong relationships and spreading positivity. Get ready to be charmed by her personable nature as she contributes her unique blend of professionalism and warmth to our team.
Jenna Miller
Jenna is passionate about exotic animals and spends her days covered in snakes. Jenna house is full of life she has 2 dogs, a cat named Sushi, multiple snakes and 2 tarantulas that keep her fulfilled.
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Adopted Beau
I got a lovely malinois named Beau from Puca’s Pack. he is such a cuddlebug and so well trained already. there is a lot of work put into the animals in this rescue and they are well loved. I would definitely adopt from Puca’s Pack the next time I wanna add to my furry family and have even recommended the rescue to others as the dedication to the well being of animals is shown with their care.
- Jasmine Lynn McKay
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Adopted Sebastian
I adopted my sweet boy Sebastian last year from Xicalli. Highly recommend her for pack walks and rescues. ♥ Our boy had a really great base of training when he came to us and that helped loads within the transition. I know she worked long and hard to find him a good home and when he landed with us, our family was complete. Xicalli's care goes beyond the adoption phase. We remain in contact, providing updates and sharing stories. Couldn't say enough about Xicalli and Puca's Pack.
-Carmel C.
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Training Tobi
Xicalli and her team have been a godsend, and we would highly recommend their services. Our experience specifically relates to a reactive dog; having had only social dogs previously, we were unprepared and a bit lost with how to work with our adopted dog. Xicalli’s knowledge, confidence, and maturity has allowed us to grow as a unit, and provided us with an opportunity to place trust in someone else while we’re away. Highly recommend!
- Matt C.
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Walking Jeter
It’s been great for my 5 year old Husky to be able to learn how to better socialize with other dogs!Xicalli has been wonderful in accommodating with our crazy schedule!Her knowledge and loving care of the dogs with her easy going personality has been fantastic!
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Adopted Cooper
Puca's Pack Rescue You have taught us so much about dog behaviour and dog boundaries. Xicalli you have never given up on Cooper or on us, as clearly WE were the ones who clearly needed training first. I love that you are always so readily available to answer my puppy questions. Cooper has come a long way since we first got him. He’s a great family dog.
Thank you for your continued support.
-Phiiline S-M.
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Training Kubrick
“I cannot recommend the team of Puca’s Pack enough. By spending time educating my husband and I first, then putting in patient work with us and our reactive pup, Xicalli has given our family freedoms beyond what we thought possible.
We are more confident and proactive, our dog is more relaxed and happy, and overall we are able to do activities with him we used to question if ever possible.
I now have people on the street compliment me on my dog’s good behaviour (which is far from where we started!). If you have a reactive dog, connect with Xicalli and Delilah, there is such a happier life possible for you and your pup.”
- Marie L
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Walking Tigger & Shelby
I have have Xicalli taking my two puppies out for quite a while now. My dogs are always excited to go with her. And it helps me immensely. I'm retired and still work 3 days a week. I just have a real issue with leaving my dogs at home for 8 hours I can't do that. my dogs are like my children when I went to work when my kids were at home I didn't leave him sitting at home by themselves for 8 hours did I. No you took them to daycare while dogs deserve the same thing. there's no difference. I can't thank Puca’s pack enough.
-Gary Woodley
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Training Marley
Xicalli was amazing ! Looking forward to our next get together to work with Marley. I feel like we tried everything and then we heard about Xicalli. We have a new found confidence and hope for our girl. Highly recommended !!
- Leslie Lus
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Volunteering in Ukraine
I spent some time with Xicalli the summer of 2022 doing rescue work, and I would 100% recommend her! Very knowledgeable and methodical in her approach and seriously dedicated to the animals. Always calm and confident with both animals and people and a hard worker.
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Volunteering in Ukraine
Xicalli is a wonderful rescuer with loads of experience not only in Canada but also rescuing animals in Romania and Ukraine.
She is knowledgeable about all the different breeds of dogs she rescues. She has a heart of gold and wants the best for all the animals in her care.
If you are considering a rescue dog please consider one of Pucas Pack as they all deserve a loving home and an amazing family.
- Hazel M.
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Training Ryker
Excellent service and training program! I’m thoroughly impressed by this rescue and wouldn’t recommend them enough
- Victoria C.
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Training with Theo and Goose
I reached out to Xicalli earlier in the year in regards to both of my dogs’ horrible leash manners. I’m talking bitting the leash, pulling on the leash, eating trash off the floor, and most importantly reactive towards other dogs. I could never walk both dogs at the same time and when I would i would anxiously hold both leashes trying to find the next car to hide behind in case there was a dog coming around the corner and never really make it past the three blocks by my house. I was petrified to say the least.
The very first session with Xicalli my partner and I finally felt a sense of relief. Answers we were both longing for and Xicalli was that answer. We are both absolutely in love with her. She is one of the few people we would trust with our dogs. She’s taking them in while we are away, did check ins every single time we saw her on our group walks and remembered what we worked on the session before.
I remember saying to her that my goal was to walk both dogs at stanley park with my family and have little to no reactions to other dogs preferably in a perfect heel. June 22th came and both dogs did exactly. My family even questioned why we needed a dog trainer if they walked so perfectly. Never in a million years could my partner and I have imagined that day. I cried with joy that day and it was all thanks to xicalli.
She truly is the freakin best. I could spend hours picking at her brain with questions on what approach I should take to correct unwanted behaviours and things that frustrate me with my dogs and she will always lend a listening ear and give her tips and tricks in regards what would work best for my dogs. As mentioned before she is one of the few people I trust with my dogs and over these months not only has she changed my life, my partners life, the dogs’ life but also become a friend. She has so much knowledge, patients and overall joy working with dogs it’s contagious. I adore her and she truly is the best I cannot recommend her enough to anyone.
- Victoria G.
