Articles & Tips
Dog-focused, relationship-based training tips to help ensure you maintain a happy and healthy connection with your pet.
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...
When You’ve Been Told There’s No Hope For Your Dog
Aggression toward people and other dogs doesn't come out of nowhere. Aggressive dogs deserve to be understood and helped. The challenges of finding help for a dog who has shown aggression It is awful when another dog attacks your beloved pup. It is also distressing to...
Why It’s Important For Your Dog To Follow You
Have you ever been pulled off your feet by your dog? Wouldn’t you prefer for your dog to learn to follow you, even if there were no leash? They aren’t dragging you down the street to be combative; they actually want to please you. When your dog believes it’s their...
Keeping Your Dog Safe at Holiday Dinners
Holiday dinners can be stressful for your pets, or even hazardous—and nobody wants a warm family gathering to be cut short by a trip to the emergency vet. A holiday gathering can be a wonderful few days of family and friends coming together around a special meal or...
The Pros and Cons of Getting a Second Dog
Deciding to add a second dog to your household is a significant milestone for any Canadian pet owner. You likely adore your current dog so much that you’ve started thinking about bringing home a second furry friend, operating under the logic that twice the dog equals...
You Can Teach Your Dog to Keep Calm During Bath Time
If your dog loves the mud, it can be beyond frustrating when they also hate the bath. The good news is: training your puppy to have a positive association with the tub is much easier when you use these tips. That means you can actually enjoy your dog's excitement over...
What to expect (and what NOT to expect) from your puppy
If you are a first-time puppy owner, we’ve got you! While puppies will take a lot of time and effort no matter what, your first year together will be so much smoother and much more fun if you know how to avoid these common communication pitfalls. It's a whole new...
It’s Spring! What Does That Mean For Your Dog?
Nothing ruins a beautiful day like your dog ending up sick, hurt, or at the vet. While you might not love thinking about safety precautions, there are definitely some extra dangers that come with spring. Take a moment to consider these hazards so you and your pup can...
Dog Bites: Facts and Prevention
Dogs are sweet and loyal, and they’re our best friends, but it's still estimated that there are over 500,000 dog bites in Canada a year. That's approximately a bite every 60 seconds! Even one is too many, and the truth is: almost every single bite is preventable....
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Cheryl Faubert
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