December 19, 2022
What to expect when caring for a deaf dog
Dogs, like humans, can experience varying degrees of disabilities throughout their lives, and while some are quite noticeable, hearing loss is one disability that…
June 23, 2022
How to prepare your dog for stays with a sitter
With summer quickly approaching, pet parents may be preparing for weekend getaways or evenings out, which may mean enlisting in the services of a…
February 24, 2022
How to brush your dog’s teeth
Brushing your teeth is a part of your everyday routine. But what about brushing your dog’s teeth? If you’ve put this task…
November 22, 2021
Leash pulling and reactivity: Dog training tips
Imagine you’re walking down the street with your pup, and you see someone else walking their dog ahead of you. Your dog sees them, too.
August 27, 2021
Puppy’s first bath: Making it a paw-sitive experience
When a new puppy enters your life, it’s a delight to watch them as they learn about the world around them! Giving your puppy their first bath is…
July 20, 2021
How to clean your dog’s ears
Have you ever wondered how to clean your dog’s ears from home? In today’s blog and video, we’ll hear from April, one of the Ontario…
July 5, 2021
Tips for your first week home with your newly adopted pet
Adopting a new dog or cat is very exciting. That furry friend you’re giving a second chance to becomes family, as well as a companion. But…
May 20, 2021
Dog ear infections: your dog’s itchy ears explained
Just like we get an itch that needs scratching from time to time, so do dogs. But when that itching becomes more frequent, there might…
May 11, 2021
How to teach your dog to greet calmly
Consistency is key for calm greetings. Your dog needs to learn that they only get attention when they are sitting calmly. In this video we’re…
February 2, 2021
Why does my dog scoot on the carpet?
Did you know, dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds can have issues with their anal glands? In this second installment of our Ask…
October 24, 2019
Behind the scenes: What’s that smell?
We’re getting back into our Behind the Scenes Thursday content and we’re excited to talk scents and smells today! Now, don’t misunderstand us – this…
October 17, 2019
Behind the scenes: Shelter enrichment & socialization – Dogs
It’s been a minute since we shared some behind the scenes info about how we run our animal centres. So, we wanted to get back…