The Hidden Value
THE HIDDEN VALUE A Timeless Tribute to Love, Memories, and the Beauty of Life In our fast-paced world, where digital photos are often fleeting and buried within our phones or cloud storage, there is something profoundly special about a wall portrait hanging in your home. A carefully chosen and beautifully created portrait can become a […]
Holiday Season Safety
The holidays are full of hustle and bustle and much excitement for the whole family, including our pets! While filled with joy and laughter, it’s important to keep a few things in mind.
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 […]
Canine Good Neighbour
Canine Good Neighbour Why should you include obtaining a CGN in your training plan? CGN is an acronym for the Canine Good Neighbour program administered by the Canadian Kennel Club. While it is a CKC supported program, your dog does not have to be purebred in order to participate. All mixes and breeds are welcome […]
PAWSitive Beginnings: Part One
PAWSitive BeginningsThe Role of Socialization in Puppy Development Part one of a multi-part series. The definition of Socialization the American Veterinary Medical Association gives is “the process of preparing a dog to enjoy interactions and be comfortable with other animals, people, places and activities.” To expand on this definition, socialization is about exposure to common […]
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 […]
Eco-friendly Alternatives for Weed and Pest Control
Eco-friendly Alternatives for Weed and Pest Control As the weather warms up and we start to spend more time outdoors, mosquito season is in full swing and the weeds may be starting to take over the yard. Instead of using nasty chemical sprays, why not try a natural recipe that can be just as effective […]
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 […]
GUN DOGS: Do you hunt with your Pointing breed dog?
GUN DOGS: Do you hunt with your Pointing breed dog? One of the first things people ask me when they learn that I have a “gun dog” is“Do you hunt with him?” Picture it . . .Regina, 2017. I’m looking for a somewhat sportier dog than the little cocker spaniel mix we had adopted from […]
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 […]