by Karen | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Not every walk is going to be a good one. Some days your dog walks well, checks in, stays connected, and makes you think, “Look at US, walking together like bread and butter – being CIVILIZED.” Other days, your dog barks at another dog, lunges at a squirrel,...
by Karen | Mar 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Some distractions give you a chance to prepare. An approaching dog across the street usually gives you a few seconds to notice, think, and move. Squirrels and cats often do not. They appear like tiny chaos agents and suddenly your calm walk becomes a scene. This is...
by Karen | Feb 16, 2026 | Dog Training, Uncategorized
Inclement weather is becoming a bigger challenge for dog owners everywhere. Whether it’s sweltering heat, freezing cold, days of relentless rain, or wildfire smoke keeping you indoors, routines get disrupted. This winter in Canada has been the coldest in a decade....
by Karen | Feb 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Jozee’s Story, One Year Later Let’s be real for a moment. How often do you actually look at your dog’s teeth? Not glance. Not assume. Really look. Most people don’t. And I didn’t either. We tell ourselves all the usual things. Dogs in the wild don’t brush. Raw food...
by Karen | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
You walk through the front door. Your dog launches at you like a rocket. You push them off, or hold them on the ground, say “Off!” or “No!” and the next day? They do it again. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not doing anything...
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...
