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Dog-focused, relationship-based training tips to help ensure you maintain a happy and healthy connection with your pet.
Help Your Dog Prepare for a Trip to the Vet
A visit to the vet may not be your dog’s favorite activity, but it’s an important one. If your dog dislikes vet visits, there are some things you can do to make the experience less stressful for both of you. Here’s how to help your dog prepare for a trip to the vet....
How to Choose the Right Puppy for Your Family
We know how easy it is to fall for puppy dog eyes and an adorable wagging tail. Choosing a new puppy, however, takes a lot of thought and planning! Before you allow your emotions to make the decision for you, take a moment to ensure you are bringing home the correct...
Dealing with Barking
Barking is something dogs often do to sound the alarm of a potential threat (in his mind). Unfortunately for you and your neighbours, these ‘threats’ can include squirrels, birds, people or dogs walking by, noises, the garbage man, etc. A dog that barks at everyday...
How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping on You
When your puppy jumps up at you, it may seem cute or even funny. After all, an excited dog can be quite adorable. However, small dogs grow larger, and this type of behaviour can be off-putting for visitors, and even dangerous for small children. If you're ready to...
What to do if Your Dog Starts Slipping Back into Old Habits
You’ve spent a lot of time and effort training your dog to behave appropriately, but after a while you begin to notice your pet slipping back into bad habits. It’s a common scenario! Thankfully, it's not as difficult to fix as you might think. Here's where to start....
Understanding Dog Aggression
By understanding the reasons for the aggression and addressing them, you can help your dog overcome aggressive behaviours. Aggression is one of the most unwanted and least understood behaviours in dogs. Many dog owners fear that aggression can’t be treated, which...
Understand the Importance of Dog Training
Training your dog isn’t a luxury or a ‘cute’ idea. It has a greater importance than most people realize. It’s also not something that just anyone can do, especially without an understanding of how dogs think and behave. Why Dog Training is Important Pack leaders and...
Hazards for Your Dog in Summer
Summer safety isn’t just for humans. Your dog may want to enjoy being outdoors in the summer, but you need to watch out for summer safety hazards that could put your pooch at risk. Here are some things you should watch out for this summer in order to protect your dog....
Bringing your Dog into a Strange Home with a Resident Dog
This can cause stress for the incoming dog as well as the current dog or dogs. It is important to understand how to handle introducing dogs in order to ensure a harmonious life for everyone involved. This can cause stress for the incoming dog as well as the current...
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