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…
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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,…
Bath time for your dog: how to make it better for you both!
It’s that time again…bath time for your dog! Bath time for dogs varies from calm to crazy, and everything in between. Some dogs love being bathed, and others would rather do anything else. From my experience, there are a few ways to help make bath time for your dog easier on the both of you. Clear the area! Unless you…
Are dog festivals the right place to bring your dog?
Dog Festivals – What’s good about ‘em, what’s bad about ‘em? Can I just start off by saying, the fact that there are entire festivals dedicated to dogs is amazing? Because it definitely is. This summer, we went to Woofstock for the second year in a row, and had a blast. So here’s why dog festivals are awesome: You get…
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…
Why you need to have friends with dogs
Having friends with dogs is so important – and here’s why When you get a dog, it is the most amazing thing in the world. You’re overjoyed, and literally the only thing you talk about to your friends and family, is your fur-baby-puppy-child. It may seem obvious, but right about this time, you need to start making friends with other…
What dogs can teach us
Dogs bring us joy…and so much more From the day I brought home Isla, my life has completely changed. You know all about the importance of training your dog and teaching them how to behave, but what you don’t hear about is how much they can teach you. How they can teach you curiosity about our world with the point…