IS MY PET OVERWEIGHT?
IS MY PET OVERWEIGHT? We’ve become so used to seeing our dogs a little on the pudgy side, when we see a lean dog, who is actually their ideal weight and very healthy, we often hear…”Your dog is too skinny! Feed that dog a burger or something!” Keeping our pets lean is always best for […]
TAKE THE LEAD
TAKE THE LEAD The importance of clear communication in dog training. Why Clear Communication Matters When training your dog, think of yourself as a parent. Just like in raising children, an invested parent helps children understand what’s needed by giving clear instructions. For your dog, you are that advocator. Clear communication means telling your dog […]
DOG TRAINING IN A COOKIE CUTTER WORLD
DOG TRAINING IN A COOKIE CUTTER WORLD Every semester I teach at least 20 handler and dog teams the beginning steps of how to modify leash reactive behavior. At the surface it seems simple: the dog barks, lunges, growls, pulls and carries on like a nincompoop. Underneath is the more difficult part. The problem is […]
SHED HAPPENS!
SHED HAPPENS! As we leave winter behind and temperatures start to rise, you are likely to find more and more loose dog hair billowing about your home. Seasonal changes, as well as a dog’s environment, breed/mix, age, health, nutrition, and stress levels all factor into how much they will shed throughout the year. Some breeds […]
TELLING YOUR PET’S STORY
TELLING YOUR PET’S STORY Every pet has a story and a skilled photographer can capture the true spirit of an animal through their lens. This can be accomplished with knowledge and understanding of the animal. Watching for cues such as a happy wagging tail, stressed with panting, timid, or scared with the ears back will […]
BITE PREVENTION
BITE PREVENTION WEEKApril 7 – 13, 2024 Bringing up the topic of dog bites can take an easy Sunday afternoon chat and launch it into a no-holds barred cage match amongst the most respected acquaintances. Conversations can take sharp turns in many directions to try and determine the true cause. Debating things like breed, nature […]
Turning Up the Heat
TURNING UP THE HEAT Spring Opener Flyball Tournament The first flyball tournament of the 2024 calendar year in Saskatchewan was hosted by KAOS Dog Sports. There was a lot of excitement to be back in the lanes and a new spark for the game after the long winter break. It was fun to see what […]
SPRING FEVER
SPRING FEVER Grab your leash and let’s go for a walk! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and it’s time to get re-introduced to the great outdoors. Spring is finally here and everybody is itching to get out of the house. We may even find that we need to brush up on our […]