Tag: dog

SDDA Nosework Trial (SK)

SDDA Nosework Trial HD Scent Detection Pilot Butte Recreation Centre 222 Diamond Place, Pilot Butte, SK hdscentdetection@gmail.com www.sdda.ca

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 […]

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 […]

Seasons Treatings

Oh Christmas Treats, Oh Christmas Treats,How YUMMY for my TUMMY! Did you save your pumpkins? Not only is “Pumpkin” a term of endearment, but the wonderful autumn vegetable is high in fibre, and rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It offers many health benefits for our pet. If you are using fresh pumpkin be sure […]

Top Spot Agility AAC Trial (Alberta)

December 14, 2023 AAC – Agility Trial Top Spot Agility Okotoks Agricultural Society- Indoor facility Okotoks, AB e. topspotagility@gmail.com f. www.facebook.com/groups/302176573323264