by Karen | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every August 26, social media fills up with dog photos, bandanas, and “best day ever” captions. That’s fine — dogs deserve the attention. But according to Ontario dog trainer Karen Laws, National Dog Day is a good excuse to ask a better question: are...
by Karen | Aug 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick answer: Puppies raised through summer or during busy holiday seasons often get near-constant human company. Then September hits, or the holiday season ends. Schedules snap back to normal, and the puppy who’s never practiced being alone starts showing it:...
by Karen | Aug 13, 2026 | Dog Behavior, Dog Training
Quick answer: Real puppy training progress isn’t a puppy that knows 20 commands — it’s a puppy that waits at doors, doesn’t jump up when excited, settles without a fuss, sleeps through the night in a crate, and can recover after getting overstimulated....
by Karen | Aug 6, 2026 | Puppy Training
Bringing home a puppy is exciting. It’s also noisy, messy, exhausting, occasionally ridiculous, and often a very quick reminder that puppies do not arrive with an operating manual. One minute they’re sleeping peacefully. The next, they’re chewing the table leg, peeing...
by Karen | Jul 31, 2026 | Pet Health, Pet Well-Being
Ticks are no longer a problem limited to a few wooded areas or an occasional spring hike. Across Canada and the United States, ticks are being found in more places, remaining active for longer periods and exposing dogs to several potentially serious diseases. For...
