How the Five Element Theory can soothe your anxious dog
Does your dog desperately scratch the door to pieces whenever you go out? Does he cower and shake with every clap of thunder? Every...
Invisible fences for your dog
Mention invisible fence, and a lot of dog lovers cringe. But it’s the way it’s used that’s most important. Combined with the correct training,...
The value of physical contact with your dog
Kirsten works at an animal shelter, and sees animals from all sorts of situations. “One time, we took in some young dogs rescued from...
Are pit bulls dangerous?
Pit bulls have long had a reputation for being aggressive and violent, but when properly raised and socialized, these energetic dogs are affectionate and...
Does your dog display these calming signals?
You’re stressed out and your dog seems to be going out of his way to do the opposite of what you want. He may...
Using body language to train your dog
Teaching your dog to respond as you wish takes love and patience. It also takes a certain amount of knowledge, awareness, and proper use...
Harnessing emotions to train your dog
Instead of focusing on the practical side of training, try concentrating on the emotions you bring to your dog when interacting and working with...
Dos & don’ts to maximize your dog’s walks
Getting a dog is one sure way to get some exercise – or it should be! Regardless of the type of dog you have,...
How to be a positive leader for your dog
Leadership is defined as the ability to guide, direct or influence. Nowhere in the definition does it mention domination, intimidation or control. Yet many...
Understanding your dog’s barking
Barking dogs in themselves are not the problem. The problem is when, where, and how long the dog barks.
Dogs bark because Mother Nature tells...
Can animal communication help your pet?
Take a look at how animal communication can help dogs and cats overcome behavioural issues.
Shayne is a five-year-old female American Eskimo who has been...
My dog won’t stop digging!
Q. My retriever has been digging excessively, and my lawn is starting to look like I have gophers. It’s hard for me to be...
How to train a deaf dog
At first, Carla thought her 12-year-old Samoyed, Ben, was ignoring her when he started failing to respond to her commands. “Whenever I called him...
Top 10 tips for successful dog training
Successful training depends on your skills as well as your dog’s health, history, daily routine, diet, age, sleep and exercise patterns, and breed predispositions....
Disc Dog
The bright red disc whizzes across the field. In hot pursuit, the black and white border collie finally makes his move, leaping up and...
Why positive training works for your dog
What’s the best way to train a dog? Is it okay to resort to punishment, or should you use only positive, reward-based techniques? These differing...
Dog park etiquette
There are unwritten rules that apply in all dog parks. For the sake of all users, it’s your responsibility to find out the rules at your...
Could your pup be a therapy dog?
Could your pup be a therapy dog? These steps will help you figure out whether or not she has what it takes.
1. Consider your...
Understanding “dog talk: how animals communicate through body language
Dr. Dolittle was famous for befriending animals and learning to speak and understand their language. His animals were happy because they never experienced any ...
Homemade dog training treats
Using treats to reward your dog during training sessions is a great way to positively reinforce good behaviour – and make sessions more enjoyable!
We...
Teaching boundaries to your dog
Want to ensure your dog stays put when freedom beckons? Here's how to teach him some boundaries.
What would your dog do if the front...
10 ways to build a bond with your puppy
Establishing a healthy bond from the start will ensure a meaningful friendship that lasts a lifetime.
Forging a healthy bond with a new puppy is...
6 things every puppy should know
Congratulations – you've welcomed a new puppy into your home! Now it's time to train him...
Are you ready to shape your puppy into a...
