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DIY Solution: Flea and Tick Prevention for Dogs
DIY Solution for Flea and Tick Prevention for Dogs It’s tick season! Here is everything we are going to be covering: Which essential oils work? How to store these oils Application DIY Tick Prevention recipe Karen’s Homemade Doggy Insect Repellent Which...
Five Ways to Be Your Dog’s Hero
It’s no secret that dogs thrive in a family group with predictable routines and a consistent leader. They are always watching for who is in charge. They miss nothing. LIVING IN HARMONY with your dog is a two-way endeavour. Your role is to be fair, consistent...
Top Tips to Beat the Heat: Keeping Your Dog Cool and Safe in Summer
Introduction With the scorching summer sun shining bright, it's essential to take extra precautions with your pets to protect them from extreme heat. Dogs are susceptible to heatstroke, a potentially life-threatening condition, during hot weather. In this blog post,...
Barking Pollen Blues: All About Seasonal Allergies in Dogs!
Did You Know? ... Dogs Can Be Allergy Sufferers Too Seasonal allergies can affect not only humans but also our beloved furry friends. Just like we may experience sneezing, itchy eyes, and other uncomfortable symptoms during certain times of the year, dogs can also...
OMG! You Just Did WHAT?!
You got a new puppy!! It's Puppy-Palooza time at our training school! Puppies can be fun and frustrating. Consider getting help BEFORE your puppy arrives and definitely before it starts driving you crazy! You want everything to be just right when your newest family...
Seven Top Tips to Survive the End of the Honeymoon
Is adopting a dog on your list of goals for 2023? Perhaps you recently adopted a dog to keep you company while you work from home. Every dog regardless of age goes through a honeymoon phase with its new owners. Where are you at with the honeymoon period with your...
Five Ways to Be Your Dog’s Hero
Be Your Dog's Hero Your relationship with your dog is the primary influence on building your bond together. Earning your dog’s trust will motivate him or her to want to learn from you. When trust is earned, learning will happen. Before asking your dog to ‘do’ a task...
Three tips to make walking your dog so much easier … and safer too!
Walking together is one of the best ways to build your bond with your dog. Walking with your dog should be a joy, rather than a chore. Follow these 3 tips for an experience that is as comfortable as strolling on your own private beach with your dog. 3 Top Tips for...
Here is a Secret You Need to Know
The crisp Fall days are behind us and the darkness of winter is descending upon us. As the days get colder and shorter, do you find that you feel less like walking your dog? Are there times when taking your dog for a walk seems more like a chore than a joy? Here’s a...
I never thought I would share this story …
A Dog Trainer's Life Stuff often happens as a regular part of a dog trainer’s day. Generally, we simply deal with it and move on. We never think about sharing the experience because we believe that we could or should have done better. However, there are situations...
Dog Training – From Chaos to Calm
Fall is Dog Training Time! I hope that you enjoyed plenty of summer fun and are ready to dive into Fall activities. So much has changed in the past year. The impact of the pandemic is easing up across the U.S. and Canada. Travel is once again on the rise, and daily...
PAWTY AT THE PARK – Five tips to make your trip to the dog park safe and fun.
As the warm weather approaches and you prepare to head to the Dog Park for a romp with your furry pal, here are five tips to help you and your dog to enjoy the Pawty! STICK TO A DAILY ROUTINE! People and dogs are creatures of habit. Taking your dog to the park at the...
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