When we take our dogs out for a walk FOR THEM, we usually want them to get exercise ,do their business and have some fun. Part of this should include letting them sniff the environment. Our Dogs strongest of the five senses is their sense of smell. To deny our dogs a chance to…
LET YOUR DOG : A four part series
So often in dealing with our dogs,we focus on all the things we DON’T want the dog to do and what specific behaviours we would like to tell the dog to do,that quite often we ignore some important doggy elements that really boil down to what we should actually LET our dog DO. In my…
13 POSTS OF HOWL O’WEEN POST 3
Garlic might be a great way to keep Dracula at bay,but if you aren’t careful it could mean a trip to the vet for your pet! Onions, garlic, chives, and leeks are in the Allium family, and are poisonous to both dogs and cats if the dose is right. Garlic is considered to be…
CHILL OUT!
We are currently in a stage 3 drought here in B.C.! With that in mind I thought I would give you some tips on how to handle this hot dry weather with your furry buddy! change the time of day you exercise your dog. the hottest time of day is from around noon till about…
Time Out Hug!
The Time Out Hug is a great tool to use when you want to calm your dog after they’ve gone ‘over threshold’ and are ‘freaking out’. If you have them on leash and they’ve suddenly begun reacting negatively to something or someone, you don’t have treats or treats aren’t working because they’re too wound up,…
A Quote to Think on
“Joy is the body’s way of telling us that all our physical and mental functions are running smoothly,that life is sweet and whatever we did to feel that way is a good idea to replicate in the future”-Patricia McConnell We often dwell on whats wrong,suddenly paying attention to our dogs when they begin to act…
