by Karen | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every August 26, social media fills up with dog photos, bandanas, and “best day ever” captions. That’s fine — dogs deserve the attention. But according to Ontario dog trainer Karen Laws, National Dog Day is a good excuse to ask a better question: are...
by Karen | Aug 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick answer: Puppies raised through summer or during busy holiday seasons often get near-constant human company. Then September hits, or the holiday season ends. Schedules snap back to normal, and the puppy who’s never practiced being alone starts showing it:...
by Karen | Jul 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Porcupines are not looking for a fight. Unfortunately, some dogs interpret a slow-moving woodland animal as an invitation to conduct a full investigation—with their face. The porcupine usually objects. The result can be dozens, or even hundreds, of quills embedded in...
by Karen | Jun 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
There’s something wonderfully exciting about seeing the RV parked in the driveway, almost ready to roll. The cupboards are partly stocked. The route is taking shape. The checklists are multiplying. There are bags by the door, supplies on the table, and that familiar...
by Karen | May 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why Your Puppy Is Protesting and What To Do About It Is your puppy screaming like they have been abandoned in the wilderness every time the crate door closes? Are you standing there at 2 a.m. wondering if crate training a puppy is supposed to feel this dramatic? Take...
by Karen | May 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ticks used to feel like a spring and summer problem. Not anymore. In Ontario and many other parts of Canada, ticks are showing up earlier, staying active longer, and in some areas, remaining a concern well outside the old “tick season.” Public Health Ontario tracks...
