Things to consider this Halloween
Halloween brings a fun time for most of us, but for some of our much-loved four-legged family members, Halloween can be a nightmare.Dog owners may not be able to control external surroundings, but they can care for their dog’s safety and well-being by observing the...
Want fulfillment? Considered fostering a dog in need…
A big thanks to guest blogger, Jean Ross, of Chihuahua Rescue and Transport who contributes the following: The Joy of Fostering a Rescue Dog Have you ever considered joining a rescue and providing a foster home for homeless dogs? It can be a truly rewarding and fun...
Is ‘socializing’ your dog with other dogs a good thing to do?
Our dogs mean a lot to us and we want them to have the best life possible. We may feel that our dogs enjoy and need to romp with their own kind.Though that sounds ideal, consider that humans have spent thousands of years domesticating dogs so dogs would prefer humans...
Who should be answering your door?
Who should answer the door?? (Contributed by trainers Brenda and Andy Ray of Simcoe County Ontario) Many dog owners tell us they don’t mind their dog barking when someone comes to their door. It’s seldom because they have trouble hearing the doorbell or knock. They...