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 a rescue group. Shilo was found as a stray, so no one knows her early history. But her new family is convinced she must have suffered some abuse, because she…
Does your dog growl when he shouldn’t? Here’s how to solve the problem using positive training methods. Sarah’s two rescue dogs are very gentle and friendly towards strangers. They are also well trained and can perform many tricks. However, they often growl, even though they have never followed the growling with aggression. For example, if…
Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘never work with kids or dogs’? I always giggle when I hear people say that, because I love working with the two together! I adore children and have made my career helping dogs and their families live harmonious lives. But it’s not always little boys and puppy dog tails.…
Cover these 5 important points when disaster strikes and you’ll help your pets stay as safe and stress-free as possible. When a natural disaster strikes, there’s often very little time to react. It’s always best to take your dog or cat with you (with its own emergency pack), but sometimes the local authorities make that impossible…
Shaking, whining, panting and pacing are all signs of thunder phobia in dogs. Instead of dreading summer thunderstorms, find out how behavior modification can help your pooch cope with his anxiety. Thunderstorms are a source of stress and anxiety in many dogs. They can cause some dogs to pant, pace, whine, tremble, hide, or become…
Cancer is a common disease in dogs, but here’s how you can significantly reduce your companion’s risk of becoming another statistic. Did you know your dog is more likely to get cancer than you are? Cancer has become the leading cause of death among canines in the U.S., Europe and Japan. It’s pervasive and often diagnosed…
Are you struggling to keep up with the demands of raising children and dogs? You’re not alone! Here’s some advice to help you juggle all of those adorable responsibilities. Taking care of kids is challenging enough without throwing a dog (or two) into the mix. As a parent, it’s your job to consider the needs…
A behind-the-scenes look at the physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation efforts that give shelter and rescue dogs a second chance at life. While some dogs in shelters and rescues have healthy bodies and minds, others aren’t so lucky. Every day, rescue organizations and animal shelters bring in four-legged victims of neglect and abuse – some…
[h1title title=”5 Steps to Greater Enrichment” style=”underline” size=”36″] Circling through these five themes of environmental enrichment can help keep your dog physically and mentally stimulated as well as happy, content and well-behaved. As loving dog caregivers, we provide shelter, food, water, toys, exercise and vet care for our animals. But did you know that environmental…
[h1title title=”One Million Mutts to End BSL” style=”underline” size=”36″] The past decade has seen a rise in breed specific legislation. With blame being put on certain breeds of dogs instead of how they are trained, negligent dog owners are let off the hook while the dogs suffer. The main breed targeted by these laws is…