by Karen | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Tick season used to be predictable. Not anymore. Across Ontario and much of Canada, ticks are showing up earlier, staying longer, and in some areas, never really leaving. I’ve already pulled ticks off my own dogs this week, and we’re not even into peak season yet. So...
by Karen | Apr 15, 2026 | Dog Training, Leash Walking, Uncategorized
People love to say “calm, assertive leadership.” It sounds good. It sounds wise. It sounds like something you would stitch onto a decorative pillow and place somewhere nobody actually lives. But when owners are out walking a dog who has just spotted another dog, a...
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...
