PAWS OF VALOUR
PAWS OF VALOUR: A Salute to Dogs of War As Remembrance Day approaches, we look back to show our respect and honour the men and women who served our country. In Canada, on November 11th, we take a moment of silence to observe and reflect on the war efforts, loss of lives, and the freedoms […]
Trick or Treats
Happy HOWL-O-WEEN! While you are getting ready for all the little ghosts and goblins coming to your door this Halloween, you can conjure up a little something for your pups too! If your dogs are happy to see new faces come knocking on the door it could be fun to involve them. Do some tricks […]
KEEP CALM and TRAIN ON
Body energy and the influence it has on your dog. Just breath… Yoga, Chi Gong, Tai Ji, or any meditation practice focuses on breathing, calmness, and controlled movement. So why not incorporate that into dog training? Dogs are finely tuned to the emotion and energy levels of their humans and often will mirror behaviour. If […]
Dog Days of Summer: Keeping it Cool and Playing it Safe!
Dog Days of Summer: Keeping it Cool and Playing it Safe! The phrase “dog days of summer” has historical origins, but today, we generally use the phrase to refer to the hottest, and often most humid period of the summer season. As the summer sun shines bright and temperatures rise, it’s important to ensure our […]
Treats: Cool Canine Delights
Stay hydrated on those hot Days! Getting your dog to drink water on those hot days can sometimes be tough. They may already be overheated and not interested in water or just too busy having fun to care. To entice your dog to drink more water you may need to add bait to it. Bait? […]
SPRING TREATS: Flower Power Cookies
Flower Power Cookies Let’s spring into baking with some superpower “Flower Power” cookies. There is nothing better than making our own treats for our 4-legged friends. This recipe includes unsalted sunflower which are a good source of fibre, are high in healthy fats and antioxidants, and are rich in vitamins and minerals. Always feed anything […]
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 […]
Treats: Cheese Biscuits
Crunchy Cheese Biscuits for Dogs The way to the heart is through the stomach. If you are looking for a crunchy treat these cheese biscuits will do the trick! The cookies in the above picture were made using oat flour and camelina oil, but you can substitute the flour with whole wheat flour and use […]
SCENT 101
SCENT 101 A lot of brain power goes into how a dog interprets all the smells in the world around them. A dog has more than 100 million sensory receptors in the nose, even higher in some dog breeds, compared to around 5 million in humans, and it is estimated about a third of the […]
No more winter Blues with Brain Games for You and Your Dog
Brain Games for You and Your Dog Brain games are a great way to provide mental stimulation, encourage curiosity, develop problem-solving skills, and build confidence. They challenge your dog mentally, and are just as exhausting as any physical exercise you do. As an added bonus, brain games can also help curb behaviour issues that boredom […]