by Karen | Oct 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
In our last issue, we took a closer look at the truth behind the words used by pet food manufacturers to convince you that their product is the best for your pet. This month, we will dive into the meaning of pet food labels to determine what is best to feed your...
by Karen | Sep 30, 2017 | Canine Nutrition, Pet Health
In our previous issue, we discussed regulations of the pet food industry and introduced the elements of pet food packaging which include Best Before Date and what it really means. These elements include a Display Panel that faces the aisle for you to see; and the...
by Karen | Aug 21, 2017 | Canine Nutrition
Commercial dog food has changed considerably over the years. When I trained my Labs for field trial competition in the 1990’s, there were only a few high-performance brands available. It was easy to find the best food to match the performance requirements of my dogs....
by Karen | Jul 31, 2017 | Dog Behavior
I receive a number of inquiries from people struggling with dog reactive behaviour towards another dog. The situation may be in a multi-dog household, a dog reacting when on leash or in social situations where fights erupt for no obvious reason. If you have one or...
by Karen | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
A very important ‘first thing’ to teach your puppy or ‘new to you’ dog is to love his crate. Your pup’s crate is his sanctuary! Teaching your puppy to be comfortable in his or her crate will ensure that both you and your puppy get a good night’s sleep and will enable...
