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Dog-focused, relationship-based training tips to help ensure you maintain a happy and healthy connection with your pet.
Should I Crate Train My New Puppy
To crate or not to crate: it’s a key question facing countless new owners and their furry friends. The answer is yes, crate training is important. Your dog needs the comfort, warmth, darkness and quiet of a crate. Crates simulate a den that, in the wild, dogs/wolves...
Do dogs show shame or guilt?
Has the recent popularity of ‘dog shaming videos’ convinced you that dogs can feel guilt or shame and that they really know when they have been ‘bad’? There have been great responses from experts in dog behaviour that help explain that it’s not the emotion of guilt...
Preparing your dog for change: 6 months before baby arrival
Part 1 Preparing your dog for change – 6 months before baby arrival Part 1 Preparing your dog for change – 6 months before baby arrival Preparing your dog for baby’s arrival You are 3 months into your pregnancy and you feel its safe to start telling people you are...
Things to consider this Halloween
Halloween brings a fun time for most of us, but for some of our much-loved four-legged family members, Halloween can be a nightmare.Dog owners may not be able to control external surroundings, but they can care for their dog’s safety and well-being by observing the...
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...
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