The Search and Rescue Dogs of Ontario (SAR) have provided a unique and valuable service to many communities across Ontario since 2004 in the search for lost or missing persons at no cost to requesting police agencies. They are volunteer SAR Canine members of the Hamilton Police Service (Hamilton, Ontario). As the official sponsor of the Search…
Crates are an invaluable training tool for dogs – especially for puppies. During times when a puppy cannot be properly supervised, a crate is an excellent way to avoid the development of bad habits. Crates also create a positive ‘safe’ place for your dog. During times of stress, many dogs will retreat to their crate…
Judy, a long-time client of mine visited me this morning with her dog – Dash, a 3 year old Jack Russell Terrier. From the moment Judy walked in my store, Dash was completely out of control; pulling on the leash like he’s running the Iditarod, showing aggressive behaviour to myself and to other clients browsing…
Con·sist·en·cy [kuhn-sis-tuhn-see] Steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form,etc.: There is consistency in his pattern of behavior. When it comes to responsible pet ownership, especially dogs, consistency should be your mantra. This one simple word plays such an important role in your dog’s life, it simply cannot be overlooked. Take a look at virtually any behavioural problem your dog may have, big or small. Now you have to…
I love it when clients come into my stores with brand new puppies. The love, energy and excitement I see between puppy and parent is downright cathartic. Early and frequent positive exposure to a variety of things helps set the foundation for a well balanced dog later in life. Here are a few pointers to…
Every puppy-owning-noobie is going to mistakes – hell, even Cesar Milan was a rookie at some point in his life. To be at his level, apparently you have to be absolutely nuts. #1 in dog training! Here are a couple common mistakes many new puppy owners make, and the tips you need to know to…
We’ve all done it at some point in our lives – it’s okay, you can admit it – we, the collective dog owners of the world, have a tendency to treat our dogs like humans. What’s so bad about that? Lots, here’s why. Dogs are not humans The title pretty much speaks for itself. Dogs…
Let’s face it, some cats just want to be outdoors. They scratch at the front door, try to slither, sneak and hustle with one objective – get outside the house for a while. I have one of these cats; Harley, a 4 year old tortoise-shell domestic shorthair. Recently I had moved to a new house…
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