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...
by Karen | Dec 1, 2025 | Karen Laws, Leash Walking
Have you ever watched your dog unravel on a walk or at the door and thought, “Why is this still happening. I’m doing everything I know how to do.” Most owners feel that way long before they ever ask for help. If that sounds familiar, you are in the right place. Before...
by Karen | Nov 24, 2025 | Karen Laws, Leash Walking
Have you ever watched your dog come unglued — on a walk, at the door, or during a simple daily routine — and thought, “Why is this still happening? I’m doing everything I know how to do.”You’re not alone. Most dog owners reach that point long before they ever reach...
by Karen | Jul 20, 2025 | Karen Laws, Pet Well-Being
Are you thinking about adopting a dog? Maybe you’ve already brought home your rescue pup and are wondering, “Why isn’t this going as smoothly as I thought?” You’re not alone. Post-pandemic, shelters are bursting at the seams, and...
by Karen | Jun 2, 2025 | Karen Laws
What would happen if more small, local startups got the support they needed to make a real environmental impact? That’s the question we asked again this year at REIF—the Rotary Environmental Innovators Fund. And this year, five powerful answers came in the form of...
