Walk Your Dog – via BarkTrainLove.com

Walk Your Dog – via BarkTrainLove.com

A wonderful image that we have to share to remind ourselves of the important things in life for us and our dogs. Walk Your Dog Even if you have a back yard, Let them see the rest of the world. Even if they are 10 pounds and pad trained, let them sniff the grass. Even...
BC SPCA – Preventing or reducing anxiety when left alone

BC SPCA – Preventing or reducing anxiety when left alone

Dogs form strong bonds with animals and people with whom they live. Most dogs can cope with separation from family members for a few hours. Some feel anxious, stressed even panicked when left even for a few minutes. It is one of the most common behavioural problems...
To Crate or Not to Crate?

To Crate or Not to Crate?

A bonus, not a penalty Many people refuse to crate or kennel-train their dogs because they feel the confinement is cruel. However, a crate or kennel can give dogs a sense of security. Crate training done properly is also a highly effective management system that can...
Shaping Success

Shaping Success

Free shaping is a type of animal training where you teach the behaviours in gradual steps using a marker, like a clicker, and rewards. Shaping can be a great way to teach some difficult behaviours, expand your animal’s capabilities, exercise their brains, and to...
January Events

January Events

January Events WEDNESDAY JANUARY 7TH   Family Dog Foundations Start Date Sorry, this class is full! Next start date: Tuesday January 27th – SIGN UP HERE Puppy Kindergarten Resumes For puppies 10 weeks to 6 months. Tired of puppy chewing everything up,...