October 10, 2024

Train your dog to be your running paw-tner

Running with your dog can be a fantastic way to stay active while bonding with your furry friend. However, it’s important to prepare both…
September 19, 2024

Tips for paw-sitive walks

Some dogs may be eager for their daily walks, while others may not be as thrilled, especially during the warmer months. Walking is great…
September 12, 2024

How do I stop my dogs from marking territory indoors?

One of the questions we receive at our animal centres is how to stop dogs from marking territory indoors. We have some simple tips…
August 30, 2024

Beyond basics: Teaching your dog new cues

Has your dog mastered basic cues like “sit,” “down” and “come”? These are the most common cues most people will teach their furry friends.
August 9, 2024

Crate training your adopted dog

Welcoming a new dog into your home is both exciting and life changing for you and your furry friend! Crate training is a great…
April 19, 2024

How to handle jumping

Jumping is a common training challenge and is usually attention-seeking behaviour. Unknowingly we might "teach" our dogs to jump up on us by rewarding them each time they do so.
January 23, 2024

Can my dog be trained not to chase cats?

Dogs and cats can be known to be best of friends – or worst of foes! For dogs who have not been introduced to…
December 14, 2023

Adopting a puppy: What to expect

Congratulations on adopting a new puppy! This is an exciting time for both you and your puppy. The first day after bringing your furry…
October 30, 2023

5 common canine behaviours and how to modify them

You may think at times, “my dog knows better,” but the truth is, unless you’ve taught them and they’ve practiced the training in an…
October 26, 2023

How to handle a high energy dog

It’s the end of the day. You think your dog has had a full day of playtime and activities, and now you’re ready to…
September 22, 2023

How to handle attention-seeking barking

There are a lot of times where dogs barking is helpful. When they tell us they need to go outside, or they need more…