by Karen | Jan 26, 2026 | Dog Trainers
I was asked recently which one dog in my training history had the greatest influence on how I teach fulfillment through work, rest, and play. The honest answer is, all of them. But if I had to trace the roots of that philosophy back to one dog, one routine, one lived...
by Karen | Jan 19, 2026 | Dog Training
Dog barking is one of the most common reasons people reach out for help. It’s also one of the most misunderstood dog behaviours. Most owners want the barking to stop. Most dogs are barking because something is missing. Before you reach for a collar, a cue, or a...
by Karen | Jan 12, 2026 | Dog Behavior, Dog Safety and Bite Prevention, Uncategorized
If you think dog fights happen because someone “lost control,” you’re already behind the problem. They usually happen because someone skipped a step. Not out of laziness. Out of familiarity. Out of comfort. Out of “they’ve always been fine before.” That’s exactly how...
by Karen | Jan 5, 2026 | Dog Training, Karen Laws, Owner–Dog Relationship
The weeks after Christmas are one of the most common times I see puppy behaviour issues surface. Not because owners did anything wrong, and not because the puppy is “difficult,” but because no one warned them what the sudden change actually feels like to a young dog....
by Karen | Dec 15, 2025 | Karen Laws
Winter in Canada has a sense of humour. One day, you are strolling on dry pavement. The next day, you step outside and question why you live here. Your dog does not care. They still need to go out, burn energy, and stay mentally balanced. The real trick is keeping...
