About Us

Our Philosophy

At Maple Ridge Snorkies, we believe true health begins by working with nature rather than against it. Natural rearing is more than a feeding method or wellness trend — it is a lifestyle rooted in supporting the body the way it was beautifully designed to function.

Our approach centers around raising dogs as naturally and thoughtfully as possible through species-appropriate nutrition, clean living, emotional well-being, intentional breeding practices, and a strong focus on supporting the immune system from the inside out.

We believe wellness is built daily through the small choices we make:

real food, clean environments, movement, sunshine, rest, emotional connection, and minimizing unnecessary chemical exposure whenever possible.

Natural rearing views each dog as a whole being — physical, emotional, and environmental health all working together. Rather than simply reacting to illness, our goal is to build a strong foundation that helps the body thrive naturally over the course of a dog’s lifetime.

While we value holistic and natural approaches first, we also recognize the importance of emergency veterinary care when truly needed. Our philosophy is centered on thoughtful, informed care with the long-term health and well-being of our dogs always at the forefront.

Our Foundational Principles

1. Species-Appropriate Raw Nutrition

   • We feed a biologically appropriate raw diet focused on fresh proteins, organs, raw meaty bones, and nutrient-dense whole foods that support healthy growth, strong teeth, proper digestion, and overall vitality.

2. Low-Toxin Living

   • We strive to create an environment with reduced chemical exposure by being mindful about cleaning products, lawn chemicals, synthetic fragrances, food quality, water quality, and the products used around our dogs and home.

3. Holistic Wellness Support

   • We value natural and holistic wellness practices including nutrition, homeopathy, herbal support, and lifestyle-based care as part of maintaining balance and supporting overall health whenever appropriate.

4. Emotional & Physical Well-Being

   • Dogs thrive when they are given the opportunity to move, play, rest, bond, and live as part of a connected family pack. Proper exercise, enrichment, sunlight, fresh air, and rest all contribute to balanced emotional and physical wellness.

5. Ethical & Intentional Breeding

   • We are committed to raising puppies with sound temperaments, loving socialization, and thoughtful breeding practices that prioritize long-term health, stability, and companionship.

6. Trusting Nature’s Design

   • We believe there is wisdom in supporting the body naturally and creating an environment where dogs can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally through balanced, intentional care.

Our Goal

Our goal is to raise emotionally connected, naturally healthy companions that become deeply loved members of the family for years to come.

Things we do with our pups:

The rule of 7’s 

Between 3 to 4 weeks of age, we start working on the rule of sevens to create dogs that do not stress as easily that are more accepting an adapt to new stimulations and situations the rule of seven is adapted from the article “properly socialized” by Pat Shaap

By the time a puppy reaches seven weeks old, they should have been on seven different types of surfaces played with seven different types of objects. Been in seven different locations outside of their kennel. Benton played with seven new people, indifferent situations and exposed to seven challenges, such as climbing on a box climbing off a box going through tunnels, climbing steps, going down steps over obstacles hide, and seek in and out of a doorway, running around a fence, etc. Eaten from seven different containers and eaten in seven different locations expose the puppies to seven different sounds such as car, horns, thunder, traffic, dog show noises, different types of music, loud voices, vacuum cleaners, etc. Puppy should be taken into town and exposed to different sites and sounds out in public.