Vancouver’s Winter Festivities to Enjoy With Your Dog Fur-la-la-la… ‘Tis the season to be jolly, rolling in the snow and making doggy snow angels. Yes, it’s true most lucky dogs of Vancouver will get to experience and enjoy fresh powder right at their front doors. As pet parents, what better feeling can…
Lost and Found: What to Do When You’ve Lost Your Dog
Getting lost from your family members and friends is an experience no one wants. But, at least we humans can vocalize our concerns and ask for help. Can you imagine how scary it might be for your dog to be lost? The truth is, you might only be able to imagine a fraction…
Holiday Gift Guide for Pets and Pet Lovers!
20 Pet Lover Gift Ideas for The Holidays If you’re like us, you’ve probably got a lot of gifts for friends and family members to buy. One family member you should never forget or neglect is your cat or dog. After all, these four legged creatures deserve all the love, nurture and…
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…
An Overview of Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Separation anxiety is a challenging condition that many dog owners try to avoid or have difficulty facing. The truth is, all dogs can easily develop separation anxiety if they’re not getting the attention and affection they need. But, even if you do this, there could be a chance of your dog developing it anyways!…