Dogs love to learn, but that’s not enough to motivate them to develop new skills and break bad habits. Tasty, highly motivating tidbits, or “high value treats,” are absolutely essential to rewarding...

Though your dog may take five minutes to find a piece of ham that landed on their head, they possess a truly sophisticated mind, capable of learning an incredibly wide range of skills. Your dog can...

Are you and your dog new to Toronto, or just looking for new ways to get out of the house? Most businesses do not allow pets, but there are still plenty of ways you can expose your dog to new...

Looking for a vet you can trust for the best preventative care and innovative treatment?  There's so many clinics to choose from. You might have to try out a few before you find "the one." Keep...

Have you ever considered using a clicker to train your dog? It comes in handy when training new behaviours. You “click” to mark the very moment your dog correctly performs the task. It’s a quicker,...

Are you getting tired of cleaning up puddles and messes around your home? While some dogs develop good potty habits in days or weeks, some seem to take months until they “get it”. It’s not uncommon...

Do you ever feel like your dog runs your household? Are they pushy, demanding or even aggressive? In the past, dog trainers, behaviourists and veterinarians would label some dogs as “dominant”. It...

Picture this: you're strolling through the park with your companion walking politely at your side. The leash is slack between you in a loose "J" shape. Your dog may indulge in the scents and scenery...

Everybody says that time flies by. One day, you're bringing home a new puppy, and before you know it, they're grey in the muzzle and you can't remember what life was like before they came along....

Did you know that your dog probably has a paw preference? Just like humans, dogs can favour their right or left side. This preference can actually be a clue about your dog's temperament, though it's...

Not even professional athletes can run fast enough to keep up with an active dog's fully extended stride. When we walk our dogs on-leash, they're kindly slowing down for us. Dogs love to run at full...

Are you making room in your home to adopt a new, four-legged family member? There are hundreds of dogs available locally that can't wait to earn a spot on your couch. Use these resources to find the...

Everyone loves teaching their dog tricks, but your dog isn’t truly well-trained until they can respond reliably to these five basic cues, sit, down, stay, come and leave it even around distractions....

The Importance of Being Social   When I talk about socializing it is more than just taking your dog out for a walk. It is having a very confident, well-rounded dog that can handle many...