Raising Rover: The Five “R”s of Positive Training

Raising Rover: The Five “R”s of Positive Training

Raising Rover: The Five “R”s of Positive Training By Sarah Fulcher, Cert. CBST, CDT Through my years of working with dogs, I have learned multiple training methods from dominance-based to dog-friendly. It is with positive reinforcement based dog training I have had...
Does Your Dog Pull On The Leash?

Does Your Dog Pull On The Leash?

Does your dog pull on the leash? This is one of the most common dog behaviour complaints we hear. While training a dog not to pull is relatively easy, it requires time and consistency and a lot of patience. If you don’t want to train your dog, but want him not...
Pet Portrait Painting – Jude and Baby

Pet Portrait Painting – Jude and Baby

original image was 640×480 Jude and Baby 16in x 20in Acrylic on canvas 12-2011 A commissioned acrylic on canvas painting of two cats, Jude and Baby. This painting was hard to complete within a short period of time that was also a very busy month for our store...
Why Does My Dog….

Why Does My Dog….

Why Does My Dog…Hump? “Dear Barks and Recreation, my dog is always humping his toys and other dogs! He is neutered and I am worried this is him being dominant. Why does he do this and what can I do?”   Humping is commonly mistaken as dominance....
Pondering a Pooch? – Pt. 3 – Breeder or a Rescue

Pondering a Pooch? – Pt. 3 – Breeder or a Rescue

Written by Sarah Fulcher, CDT, Cert.CBST Getting a puppy from a breeder or a rescue is a personal decision. While it certainly is a wonderful choice to choose to adopt a puppy (or adult!) as you are saving a life, sometimes the uncertainty of genetic background of a...
Pondering a Pooch? – Pt. 2 – Puppy or Adult

Pondering a Pooch? – Pt. 2 – Puppy or Adult

  Written by Sarah Fulcher, CDT, Cert.CBST Now that you’ve decided you are, in fact, ready for a dog, another important question is should you get a puppy or an adult? Puppies are undeniably cute, but come with a daunting workload. Young puppies are much...