Puppies develop rapidly, but there are certain stages in their life when they are more susceptible to disease, and their diet is crucial. As your puppy grows, there are lots of milestones on the way, including teething, going to their new home, vaccinations, and neutering. There are also times when you should visit your vet…
10 Reasons Why Punishment Fails in Dog Training
I am often asked if I ever use corrections during training exercises with my animals. And in short, the answer is “no”; however, there are times when it would be appropriate to interrupt a particular undesirable behaviour, and by definition, this would be punishment. But my goal with an interruption is to create a…
Annika McDade: Professional Dog Trainer & Behavioural Consultant
Annika McDade, Professional Dog Trainer extraordinaire, collaborates with Release the Hounds to create an in-depth Team Training Curriculum. Annika McDade is a triple-certified Vancouver based Professional Dog Trainer & Behaviour Consultant, who has been training since 2008 when she began teaching group obedience classes in Calgary. However, her passion for working with animals was evident long before…
What to Put in a Dog Kit
As professional dog walkers, the team at Release the Hounds know a few tricks of the trade and know exactly what we would put in our Dog Kit so everyone stays happy and organized. Let’s be honest, caring for a dog can be hard work no matter the age, or breed. Not only do dogs…
Why Company Culture is so Important
Release the Hounds was the only Vancouver dog walking company being represented at Dreamforce, the world’s largest technology conference, held in San Francisco last month. Last year I was invited to the Dreamforce conference to speak at a breakout session sharing tips and strategies in regards to forming customer loyalty. This year, I also received an…
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