by Karen | May 27, 2025 | Dog Training
Have you ever walked your dog down the street only to find yourself suddenly yanked toward a squirrel, a passing dog, or a guy carrying a pizza box? Ever wonder why your sweet pup turns into a barking, lunging mess the second a trigger shows up? If that sounds...
by Karen | May 11, 2025 | Dog Training, Pet Well-Being
Are You Actually Ready for an Emergency? If you follow me on Instagram, you already know — we lost power for nearly a full week thanks to the last ice storm here in Ontario. No lights, no heat, and a dog looking at me like this is fine, right? And listen, we...
by Karen | May 5, 2025 | Crate Training, Dog Training, Puppy Training
Are You Losing Sleep Because Your Puppy Hates the Crate? Is your puppy losing their mind every time the crate door shuts? Are you Googling “crate training a puppy” at 2 a.m. with one eye open, wondering if you’re doing it all wrong—or if your puppy...
by Karen | Apr 28, 2025 | Adventures, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Pet Health
Do You Really Know What Dog Play Looks Like? You’re standing in your backyard. The dogs are running, chasing, wrestling. It’s loud, it’s fast, but it all looks like fun—until it doesn’t. One sharp yelp. A shift in posture. Suddenly, one dog is pinning the other. Teeth...
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...
