Optimal nutrition for working dogs
Working dogs, from athletes to “search and rescue”, have nutritional and supplement needs that exceed those of the average family pooch. “Butch is an agility…
Category: Dog Training
Tools to train your dog
Successfully training your dog requires the right tools, as well as a fresh approach to avoid any pain that you could be inflicting. Before I…
Is your dog displaying bad behavior?
Before reacting negatively to a “bad” behavior, try to look at what your dog might be telling you. “If only he could talk.” It’s a…
6 steps to a happy puppy
These six steps will get your new puppy on the road to a long and happy life. Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but it’s…
Mushrooms for your dog’s immunity
Can medicinal mushrooms be used to boost your dog’s immunity? The studies say yes! My dog, Cardiff, is a neutered Welsh terrier who has suffered…
5 ways to soothe fear in dogs
Alleviate your dog’s fear based behaviours stemming from poor socialization, abuse, traumatic events and even genetics. Joe and Melissa adopted a young mixed breed from…
Online dog training classes — pros and cons
Online dog training classes and consultations offer advantages, but can only do so much, and shouldn’t replace in-person training sessions. Melinda adopted Reepo from a…
6 tips for successful dog housetraining
Teaching your new pooch where to go potty is easier than you might think. Follow these six simple steps to successful housetraining. It doesn’t matter…
Separation anxiety — could you be making it worse?
Could you be making your dog’s separation anxiety worse? You may be contributing to his fear without even realizing it. Wendy adopted a collie mix recently.…
Moving with your dog: how acupressure can help
Moving house? It can cause your dog a lot of stress. Here’s how acupressure can help keep him calm. Moving house can be stressful. Even…
How to deal with separation anxiety in dogs
Does your dog freak out every time you leave the house? Here’s how to deal with his separation anxiety. Separation anxiety in dogs is a…
6 steps to resolving separation anxiety in dogs
Take a look at how to resolve your dog’s separation without the use of conventional drugs. Separation anxiety is rarely solved using only one modality…
