To the beautiful ‘big puppy’ I saw today, I’m sorry. I’m sorry that your mom is having a tough time on walks. I’m sorry she lets you drag her to say hi to every dog. I’m sorry that she can’t hold on to you and has to just let...
As temperatures drop and days shorten, there are new things to consider and include in our daily care for our dogs. A few simple things can help your dog stay safe and comfortable on these colder, darker days of the year. Are they dressed for the weather conditions?...
Halloween can be a spooky time for dogs. Dark evenings make things harder to see. Costumes and noisy kids running around the neighbourhood. The cacophony and percussion of fireworks. All these can make some dogs’ walks a thoroughly unpleasant, even frightening...
This time of year can be very scary for dogs. The shorter days mean going outside in the dark, which many dogs are wary of. The strange sights and loud noises associated with Halloween celebrations can also put dogs on edge. The combination of these over the weeks...
Have you been working on your dog grabbing stuff on walks? Does it feel like they are just picking up anything and everything now to get a treat? You may feel like using treats hasn’t worked, but hold on! Don’t throw those treats away quite yet. ...
“I can’t get my dog to focus.” “My dog ignores me.” These are common complaints from many parents about walks with their dogs. Realistic expectations, appropriate management and training undoubtedly help with these issues. But the very...
