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Dog-focused, relationship-based training tips to help ensure you maintain a happy and healthy connection with your pet.
Want fulfillment? Considered fostering a dog in need…
A big thanks to guest blogger, Jean Ross, of Chihuahua Rescue and Transport who contributes the following: The Joy of Fostering a Rescue Dog Have you ever considered joining a rescue and providing a foster home for homeless dogs? It can be a truly rewarding and fun...
How To Socialize Your Dog – A Guide for Dog Owners
As Canadian dog owners, we want the absolute best for our furry companions. Whether we are hiking the rugged trails of the Rockies, strolling through a snowy park in Montreal, or enjoying a quiet evening in a Toronto suburb, our dogs are central to our lives....
Who should be answering your door?
Who should answer the door?? (Contributed by trainers Brenda and Andy Ray of Simcoe County Ontario) Many dog owners tell us they don’t mind their dog barking when someone comes to their door. It’s seldom because they have trouble hearing the doorbell or knock. They...
Does Breed Matter?
Beagles sniff, Shelties bark, Huskies pull, Afghans run, German Shepherds guard, and Chihuahuas sit on laps. How often are broad generalizations made about specific breeds of dog? How much impact does a dog's breed have on its ability to be...
Keeping Your Dog Safe in Winter
Winter can be a fun time for your dog, but it can also be a dangerous time—especially if your pet spends a lot of time outdoors. Since they might not always make the best choices for themselves, here are some things you need to look out for to keep your dog safe and...
How to Work From Home With Your Dog
More and more dog owners are working from home (or taking their dogs to the office) and don’t have to spend so much time apart from their furry friends during the week. While some pups ease into this scenario smoothly, for others there are a number of behavioural...
Puddle Prevention: 8 Tips for Successfully Toilet Training Your Puppy!
Puppies are adorable and sweet, but we know that puppy toilet training can become frustrating, and may even seem like it’s taking longer than it should. We've got your back! We have decades of experience teaching new puppy owners like you how to train their pups to...
Puppy Chewing: Naughty or Natural?
Congratulations on your new puppy! Although cute, you have most likely noticed how much they like to chew. This is a frustrating yet inevitable part of puppyhood, and it is never fun to discover your favourite shoes have been shredded by your new companion. With these...
Bringing Home A Rescue Dog
Adding any new dog to your family will take work, but there are some additional things to consider when you bring home a rescue dog. Shelters and rescue organisations are full of wonderful pups with endless potential, and adopting is a fantastic thing to do, so we’re...
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Cheryl Faubert
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