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 […]
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 […]
National Dental Awareness Month
National Dental Awareness Month Did you know that 80% of pets risk dental disease by the age of two. One of the biggest myths out there is that our pets need to eat dry kibble to keep their teeth clean. Aside from crunchy things NOT keeping teeth clean, our cats and dogs don’t really chew […]
Poisoned Praise
Poisoned Praise I’ve often pondered why experienced handlers who seem to be doing all the right things – enthusiastic markers, good technical personal play concepts, no obvious or heavy-handed corrections, good core training techniques – yet have dogs having a hard time. From dogs who shut down to dogs who look bored to dogs that […]
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 […]
Top 10 Photography Tips for the Holidays
Things to keep in mind when photographing your pets over the holiday season. Lisa BriceBrice Photography
Search and Rescue
The training and commitment it takes to become a Search and Rescue Team. If you love being with and working with your dog, being outside, and constantly looking for more ways to train your dog, you and your dog could become a Search and Rescue (SAR) Dog Team. Becoming a SAR Dog Team is great […]
Treats to give and Hazards to avoid this Holiday Season
Treats to give and Hazards to avoid this Holiday Season With the holiday season upon us and as we get ready to gather around tables adorned with scrumptious feasts, our furry family is often right by our side, hoping for a taste of the festivities. As pet health and nutrition advocates who champion the benefits of fresh feeding, we’re here to guide […]