by Karen | Apr 14, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Dog Training
How well do you really know the dog in front of you? That’s not a trick question. Whether it’s your own dog, your neighbour’s doodle, or a friendly-looking pup at the park—if you assume a dog will tolerate your approach just because it hasn’t bitten yet, you’re...
by Karen | Apr 8, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Dog Training
The Right Way to Approach a Dog: Tips from a Professional Dog Trainer A while ago, I posted an Instagram reel showing the right (and very wrong) way to approach a dog in public—and it took off. The comments section was filled with dog owners nodding in...
by Karen | Apr 1, 2025 | Pet Well-Being
What a lifetime with dogs has taught me about these silent, fast-spreading threats. Have you ever known a dog struggling with a tick-borne disease—like tick fever or Lyme? It’s more common than most owners realize. I’ve seen it firsthand, in more than one...
by Karen | Mar 24, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Dog Training
Does Your Reactive Dog Bolt to the Door Every Time Someone Moves? Here’s How to Fix It Ever feel like your reactive dog has a sixth sense for when someone gets up off the couch? You shift slightly, and suddenly, your dog is charging to the door, barking like an...
by Karen | Mar 15, 2025 | Dog Behavior, Pet Well-Being
Ever Wondered If Your Dog’s Teeth Need Cleaning? Let’s be real—how often do you check your dog’s teeth? If you’re like most owners, probably not as often as you should. I get it. We think, dogs in the wild don’t brush their teeth, so why should we worry? But here’s...
