Derp Dog Studios, Calgary, AB (2026)

06/02/2026

Derp Dog Studios turned 3 last month, and I desperately wanted to celebrate.
But when the week arrived, it came with a wave of grief.

Yay, 3 years with a side of…How has it already been more than 3 years since I lost my soul dog?

When I started Derp Dog Studios, I was a shell of a human. I had just lost Jinx to cancer after spending eight long months in anticipatory grief, wondering every day when our time would be up.

At that point, I was mostly just going through the motions of being an adult. The only reason I kept moving forward most days was because Rooster never forgot to remind me when breakfast was, when it was time for a walk, and of course, when dinner absolutely needed to be served. I functioned because I had to take care of him.

Derp Dog Studios was the first thing that made me excited about life again. The first thing that made me want to do more than simply survive the day.

I never expected those first test shoots to become my career. I never expected to find my dream job in the middle of what felt like my personal hell.
I truly believe that what’s meant for you has a way of finding you.

So happy 3rd birthday to this little business.

And thank you for giving me purpose when I needed it most, for helping me find my way through depression, and for introducing me to so many incredible dogs and humans along the way.

This is just a reminder that sometimes your favorite chapter ends. Sometimes you close a book you never wanted to finish. But that doesn’t mean you won’t love another, or find a new favorite chapter someday.
And I like to think I’m living that new favourite chapter now, with Rooster, with this business, and with all of you.

❤️❤️

05/10/2026

Violet arrived at the studio with ears approximately three sizes too large for her body and honestly? It somehow suits her.

This tiny BAT DOG baby angel was born in care on Dec 17, 2025, and somehow already has better manners than a shocking number of adults.

Violet is: ✨ House trained (as long as you respect the p*e cues 😂) ✨ Crate trained ✨ Good with kids ✨ Good with dogs ✨ Good with cats ✨ Full of love and absolutely zero understanding of personal space
She came into the studio sweet, gentle, silly, and fully prepared to accept snacks as payment for being adorable.

This girl is SMART smart too. She already knows: 🐾 Sit, Wait, Touch, Lay down 🐾 and apparently “Stay out of the kitchen while dinner is made”

Her foster says Violet has an entire dinner routine where she waits outside the kitchen, talks excitedly while walking to her kennel, runs in and out dramatically, then sits politely waiting for the release command before eating. Honestly it sounds less like feeding a puppy and more like hosting a tiny, chaotic Michelin star experience.

Violet loves HARD. Once she gets 5–10 minutes to warm up, she’s all in. She plays hard, cuddles harder, and believes personal space is more of a suggestion than a rule.

Of course, she’s still a puppy, which means: 🍕 Unattended food = legally hers 🌱 Consideration of going to college for digging, tried it once 10/10 fun. 🤝 Refuses to learn shake a paw out of pure spite apparently

She sleeps through the night in her kennel, has great recall, and is growing into such a lovely little dog. Truly just a goofy, loving, freckly-eared baby looking for her people.

Find her fostered with

05/10/2026

Adoptable Mamacita Mara is only 2 years old and already finished raising a litter of puppies. Literally babies having babies, but she did so good. 🥺❤️
Now it’s finally HER turn to just be someone’s dog.
This sweet little pitarottaoodlydoodly came into the studio gentle, silly, snack-motivated, and fully committed to earning every treat by being the best girl possible.

Mara is: ✨ House trained ✨ Crate trained ✨ Great with kids ✨ Good with dogs with proper intros ✨ A professional cuddle enthusiast

She loves walks, car rides, toys, bully sticks, and being involved in whatever you’re doing. She’s also got this hilariously goofy habit of spinning in circles trying to catch her tail, which somehow makes her seem both extremely athletic and deeply confused at the same time.

At home, Mara is affectionate, cuddly, and happiest curled up beside her people after a good play session. She’s eager to learn, very food motivated, and trying hard to perfect her leash manners and polite dog greetings.

She can be a little selective with other dogs, so calm and confident introductions help her feel successful in making friends. Honestly she gives “I want friends but also I need everyone to act appropriately” energy. 
Her perfect day probably includes: 🚗 A car ride adventure 🌲 A nice walk 🦴 A bully stick 🎾 Every toy in the house 🥹 Snuggling beside you afterwards

After spending so much of her young life taking care of babies, Mara deserves a home where she gets to be cared for too.

Fostered with

05/10/2026

I’m not supposed to have favourites… but Riot from made that rule very difficult. 😭 
This tiny 3-month-old mutt survived PARVO as a baby and somehow still came out the other side as the sweetest little soul. He had a rough start, lost siblings along the way, and is still learning that the world is safe… but watching his confidence grow has been pretty special. 
Riot came into the studio shy, cautious, yet immediately willing to trust the process the second snacks were involved.

This little dude is: ✨ Crate trained ✨ Great with kids ✨ Good with dogs ✨ Good with cats (with supervision because he occasionally forgets they don’t want to party)

He LOVES food almost as much as he loves people, which is saying a lot because this puppy wants to be your best friend very badly. Once he realizes you’re safe and preferably carrying treats… he’s all in. 
Riot’s personality in a nutshell: 🍖 Extremely food motivated 🥹 Sweet baby angel face 🐾 Thinks he runs the household 💕 Loves hard once he trusts you

He’s still working on confidence, house training, and learning that cats are roommates, not entertainment. Typical puppy things. He can also be a little timid at first, but every day he gets braver, sillier, and more comfortable being a puppy.

Honestly, Riot feels like one of those dogs who is going to absolutely bloom in the right home.
Can you help me find someone whose ready to fall in love and give him his forever home?

05/10/2026

Jackie may not have successfully caught the treats in the studio… but the effort? Wanna be Olympic level. Every attempt had me giggling. 😭😂

This adorable little “maybe shepherd? maybe lab? maybe husky? maybe just 100% good girl?” mix is around 2–3 years old and full of personality, love, and absolutely zero personal space boundaries when belly rubs are involved.
Jackie is: ✨ House trained ✨ Crate trained ✨ Great with kids ✨ A professional hiking buddy ✨ EXTREMELY food motivated
Like… hide your snacks. Jackie believes food is a community resource.

More than anything though, this girl just LOVES people. She wants to be near you, outside with you, hanging out with you, emotionally fused to you. Whether it’s adventures in the mountains or rotting on the couch together, Jackie is fully committed to being your little sidekick.
Her hobbies include: 🥾 Hiking 🌲 Exploring 🥹 Looking at you with complete devotion 🍖 Learning tricks for snacks 💖 Aggressively requesting belly rubs

Jackie can be selective with some dogs and is still working on not being “a bit of a witch” when meeting dogs she doesn’t vibe with. Honestly, relatable. She can also get a little pushy for attention because in her mind affection should really be a humans full-time job.
She came into rescue with a previously injured eye that while fully healed still looks a little wonky sometimes, but if anything it just adds to her charm.

If you’re looking for a funny, affectionate, adventure-loving dog who will love you BIG, Jackie is ready.

05/10/2026

Blue showed up to the studio shy, polite, and with painted toenails. Yup this girl somehow willingly allowed her foster family to paint her tiny toes pink. Honestly? Iconic behaviour.

This sweet Husky-ish mix is around 1.5–2 years old and is basically the definition of a gentle soul. She’s soft, loyal, cuddly, and happiest just hanging out with her people at home… until it’s time to unleash the zoomies outside like a tiny snow tornado.

Blue loves: 🩵 Cozy cuddles 🎾 Playing fetch 🏃‍♀️ Showing off her zoomies 👶 Kids, babies, cats, and small dogs 🛋 Quiet home life with her humans

She’s house trained, trusted to free roam, and has proven herself to be an incredibly respectful roommate. No destruction. No chaos. No crimes committed. A truly rare achievement.

Blue can be nervous with bigger dogs who rush into her space and tall men can feel a little intimidating at first too. But she’s never mean, just a sensitive girl learning the world can be safe. Every day her confidence grows more and more, and watching her personality come out is honestly the sweetest thing ever.

She’s the kind of dog who doesn’t need to be the loudest in the room to completely steal your heart.

She’s ready , let’s help her find her home!

Alberta Rescue

05/08/2026

Adoptable girl Smiley from

Some dogs wag their tails when they’re happy. Smiley smiles.🥹
And yes, she practiced all her smiles in the studio, some awkward grins as pictured 😂 
Smiley is a 3-year-old Shepherd mix with the gentlest soul and the softest “I just want to love you” energy. She’s the kind of dog who makes a house feel peaceful just by existing in it. No chaos. No nonsense. Just vibes, companionship, and occasional adorable smiling directly into your soul.

She’s house trained, crate trained, good with kids, and fully understands the art of being a respectful roommate. Honestly, she feels less like a dog and more like a very polite friend who pays rent in emotional support.

Her hobbies include: 🥹 Smiling at everyone 🚶 Calm walks with her people 🛋 Quiet companionship 💕 Leaning in for cuddles 🐾 Secretly becoming your entire personality

With other dogs, Smiley likes a proper introduction first. She’s more “let me assess the situation” than “LET’S PAWRTY.” But once she feels comfortable, her playful and affectionate side comes out fast and her tail basically never stops wagging. 
Untested with cats, but absolutely tested in the category of “making people fall in love instantly.”

If you’re looking for a calm, loving, loyal dog with the sweetest face in existence, Smiley is very ready to meet you. 🐶

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05/08/2026

Adoptable Sasha is the kind of dog that makes you feel like you’ve known her forever after approximately 12 minutes.
 Fostered with

At 6 years old, she’s well past the “eat drywall for enrichment” stage of life and fully embracing her mature-girl era.
Trusted to free roam? ✅
House trained? ✅
Down for an off leash adventure at any moment? Also yes.
This girl LOVES attention. Cuddles, scratches, brushing sessions, compliments about how pretty she is… Sasha accepts all forms of admiration. She’s also wildly food motivated, which means you can absolutely buy her affection with snacks. Respectfully.
Her perfect day includes: 🎾 Chasing a ball 🌲 Off leash exploring with her people 🛏 Sleeping in her own bed like an independent queen 🥰 Sneaking over for cuddles when invited 🚗 Screaming enthusiastically in the car because apparently every drive is the biggest event of her life 
Sasha is great with kids, good with dogs, and has great recall. She’s still working on her leash manners because currently she walks like she’s late for an important business meeting. She can also be a tiny bit anxious at times and occasionally weird about select small dogs, but honestly? Same. 
She’s not looking for perfection. Just a home to love her as much as she’ll love you back. ❤️

05/08/2026

Choose your own adventure!

Four puppies. Four personalities. One very dangerous amount of cuteness!

All four came in enthusiastic for food, you know how I feel about food motivated dogs! They’re simply the best.

Meet the girls:
✨Eve The tiniest sibling with the biggest “main character” energy. Calm, sweet, silly, and fully convinced every toy belongs to her.

⚡Ari Smart, playful, energetic, and always plotting her next adventure. Chaos level? Moderate to enthusiastic.

👀Bella Super smart, super playful, and wins every staring contest. A little shy at first, but once she warms up? Velcro dog activated.

🎾Stella Bold, cuddly, and permanently ready for a game. Equal parts sweetheart and tiny WWE wrestler.

All 4 girls are around 3 months old, crate trained, and doing great with other dogs so far! Like any quality puppy package, they’re still working on house training, manners, and understanding the difference between humans items and their toys.

Basically: tiny DIY best friends ready for their forever homes.

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This is my first born niece she’s a little old lady now, but she truly channeled her puppy energy for this photoshoot.

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