by Karen | Jul 28, 2025 | Dog Training
Are You Actually Teaching “Place” — Or Just Hoping Your Dog Stays Put? Karen here. Let me ask you something straight up: when you tell your dog to go to their “place,” do they go there, stay there, and know what that even means? Or is it more...
by Karen | Jul 20, 2025 | Karen Laws, Pet Well-Being
Are you thinking about adopting a dog? Maybe you’ve already brought home your rescue pup and are wondering, “Why isn’t this going as smoothly as I thought?” You’re not alone. Post-pandemic, shelters are bursting at the seams, and...
by Karen | Jul 14, 2025 | Pet Health, Pet Well-Being
Ever wonder if it’s really “too hot” to walk your dog, or if you’re just being overly cautious? I get asked that a lot. The truth is—if you’re wondering, you’re probably right to pause. Dogs can get into serious trouble in the heat, and they won’t stop...
by Karen | Jul 8, 2025 | Pet Well-Being
Ever come back inside to something that makes your heart stop? I have. Years ago, I was relaxing in the evening, candles lit, dogs settled, house calm. You know the vibe—dim lighting, flickering flames, a chance to breathe after a long day. I took one of my dogs out...
by Karen | Jul 1, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Pet Health, Pet Well-Being
Have you ever watched your dog tremble, pant, or bolt under the couch when fireworks start exploding outside? You’re not alone. Fireworks might be fun for us—but to your dog, they’re a terrifying, unpredictable war zone. And every year, around holidays like Canada Day...
