Let the frisbee fun begin! I don’t know about you, but in my mind, frisbees and dogs go together like peanut butter and jelly! If your dog likes to run and jump, then frisbees are the right toy for them. But, frisbee can be more than fetch. To help you mix up the frisbee game, here are some frisbee tricks…
Category: Training
Tips for a first time puppy owner
First time getting a puppy? Here’s some tips on how to prepare You’ve been waiting anxiously for this moment… and the time has finally come! You’re about to get your first puppy! Whether you’re getting them in 3 month’s time or in 2 weeks time, there are plenty of things you can do to prepare. Being a first time puppy…
5 indoor activities for your dog to keep you both busy
Don’t let the weather get you down! With the winter weather in full swing, some days can be a little too cold for our liking. If you have a short haired or smaller dog, you want to be especially careful in temperatures below freezing. On the days when it’s just too cold to be outside, here’s 5 indoor activities for…
New Year’s Resolution Goal Ideas for you and your dog
New Year, New Goals! Ahh…it’s that time of year again. The time of year where we reflect on the year that has passed. And when we resolve to achieve new goals for the year ahead. While you may have goals specific to you, there is no reason why you can’t find a way to include your dog in those goals…
Dental health tips for your dog
How to help make those pearly whites shine Dental health is a very important part of your dog’s overall health. A healthy mouth means no stinky breath, or hefty dental cleaning bills from the vet! We brush our own teeth twice a day, so why not take the same care for our dog’s teeth? Here are some dental health tips…
Grooming your dog: what you need to know
Where to begin when grooming your dog Grooming your dog is an important part of their overall health, no matter what breed they are. While they might not look like they need a bath or brush, you’ll be surprised to find out they really do. If you know nothing about it, the thought of grooming can be overwhelming. Lucky for…
Tips for feeding time in a multi-dog household
Dogs love their food! Feeding time is probably your dog’s favourite part of the day. The mere sound of crinkling food wrappers has been known to be heard by dogs from miles away. This is hardly surprising, considering how well dogs can pick up smells, as Alexandra Horowitz details in her book “Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell,…
The key to raising dogs: patience
Patience is more than just a virtue… When it comes to dogs, it’s a necessity! From first-hand experience, I can tell you it’s important to be patient with your dog because they will otherwise drive you completely insane. Dogs are always learning, and always looking to try new things (especially those brilliant herding breeds), so when they do something completely…
Dog owners must read this: Inside of a Dog
A book that will change how you think about dogs. On my way home from a trip this past year, a book caught my eye in the airport gift shop. I had to pick it up for my plane ride home. This incredible book I found to read was “Inside of a Dog: What dogs see, smell and know”.…
Why you should get a second dog
Thinking about getting a second dog? It’s like when someone offers you chips and you can’t just have one. Well, the same goes for dogs! Of course, if you do not have the financial means or the time to spend on managing two dogs, I don’t recommend bringing a second one home. That being said, there are many benefits to…