Impulse Control
Impulse Control Harnessing your dog’s instincts in a positive way. Most of the things we teach our dogs to live peacefully in our homes go against their genetics. Although some breeds may do less of some behaviors and more of others, genetically all dogs bark, chew, jump, dig, chase, run and bite. They don’t naturally […]
A Technical Look at Reactivity
A Technical Look at Reactivity Insights from Personal Experience The world of canine reactivity isn’t just a subject I study—it’s a reality I’ve lived through. With a decade of experience as a canine trainer and handler, I’ve encountered the highs and lows of addressing canine reactivity head-on. Our endeavor isn’t just about training dogs; it’s […]
365 Days of Training: Tricks & Treats
365 Days of Training: Tricks & Treats Sharpen your trick training skills in time for Halloween With Halloween just around the corner, how will your dog react with all the little ghosts and goblins coming to the door? Some pets may need to be put away to ease their stress and excitement, but others may […]
Summer Safety Tips
Summer Safety Tips By Nicole Vaughn Summer is in full swing on the prairies, and it’s important to be sure our pets’ needs are considered with the changing weather. TIP #1 When it is hot and humid out, pets may have a harder time cooling off by panting, or sweating from their paw pads. Always […]
To Do or Not To Do: Adding raw to your pets diet.
To Do or Not To Do: Adding raw to your pets diet. By Carly Patryluk You’ve likely heard our pets should eat a raw diet, but why? There are multiple health benefits to feeding raw! We like to say, “any raw is better than no raw”, so don’t feel as though it’s an all or […]
Life and Love: Lessons Learned from a Reactive Dog
Life and Love: Lessons Learned from a Reactive Dog By Sidney Chow As I sit here writing this article a little, speckled, dog lays at my feet. She is upside down, sound asleep, snoring, her paws paddling as she dreams of chasing rabbits. I smile. This month marks three years since this spunky, little, blue […]
Motivation & Drive
Motivation & Drive: A Modern Understanding and Application By Derrick Fox In the realm of dog training, tapping into the depths of a dog’s motivation and drives tounlock their true potential. Just as in human life, where motivation is the fuel that propels us to achieve greatness, dogs too possess an innate drive that, when […]
Choosing The Right Equipment For Your Dog.
Choosing The Right Equipment For Your Dog. By Emily Garland Every dog and handler team needs to weigh the pros and cons of their equipment. Even in a home with several dogs, not all my own dogs use the same pieces. When choosing, it’s important to notethe following: Training is Necessary While it would be […]
K9 Body Language: Learning to speak ‘dog’.
K9 Body Language: Learning to speak ‘dog’. By Mary-Lou Halliday I have always been an observer. I was shy and quiet as a kid, so I would just sit and watch, and analyze people and situations. Little did I know this would turn into a useful skill I would later utilize in my dog training […]
365 Days of Training: How valuable are you to your dog?
365 Days of Training: How valuable are you to your dog? In controlled environments, you may have the most perfect, well-behaved and obedient dog, but what happens when you are in a new and exciting place with many distractions? As soon as your dog finds something more motivating and rewarding than you, then you have […]