Life can be stressful, even for dogs and cats. The way animals exhibit stress can sometimes be harder to see. Here are some common signs of stress in dogs and cats that can help you stay in [...]
As a responsible pet owner, food aggression is something that you need to take seriously. Food aggression is a territorial behaviour and potentially dangerous situation if the dog becomes [...]
Canadian winters are no joke. Just as we put on layers and bundle up, pets need protection from the elements too. Gear like coats and booties can help your dog tolerate and even enjoy the cold [...]
We all want a dog that we can take along with us to places and trust that they will be well behaved. Dogs are like kids – playing and wild fun has its place and time but you have to put in the, [...]
A dog’s nose is its superpower. It is the strongest sense that they have – “smell”. There are a few reasons for this: 1. Olfactory Receptors (Smell Receptors): While humans have around 6 million [...]
For humans, it’s easy to vocalize when we aren’t in the best mood, or something is bothering us. Dogs don’t have the ability to speak in words, however their behavior or physical demeanor can [...]
A dog’s strongest sense is smell (not surprising, I know). There are a few reasons for this: Olfactory Receptors (Smell Receptors): While humans have around 6 million olfactory receptors, dogs [...]
November 16th is National Slobber Appreciation Day! I think this is something that every dog owner has experience with. The day was created in 2012 to help bring awareness to the Newfoundland [...]
The human-animal relationship holds power. So much power that they sometimes rival relationships we have with other people. This dynamic relationship has supported a whole week dedicated to the [...]
Calling all dogs! Grab the shampoo and the towels because today is Muddy Dog Day! Celebrated on the last Saturday of October, this is a day to allow your dog to get down and dirty, literally. [...]