Helpful Tips for Toronto Dog Owners
Families of the Chinese diaspora did not own dogs back in the 80s and early 90s. To my parents, dogs caused allergies and were messy. With the exception of one summer when we temporarily fostered a purebred Beagle named Tanner, the thought of asking for a dog growing...
As I write this, Ontario is in the middle of battling the second wave of Covid-19, and we're all under a Province-wide Stay at Home order. All of our dog training facilities are closed, and economists are suggesting to get ready for a "double-dip" recession (don't...
By Dr. Sarah Shapiro-Ward Enrichment describes all the activities our dogs do which fulfill their mental, social and physical needs. Toronto dogs are typically accustomed to getting their social time through daycare, dog walkers, playdates and dog parks. Physical...
By Erin Britton: April 13th Update: After reading this article, go check out our Pandemic Puppy page for newer information including our "10 Genius Hacks to Socialize Your Puppy Safely During Covid-19". COVID19 is disrupting more than just our human interaction; our...
In our field, there is consensus amongst those that study the science, that aversive training methods are harmful, and that we should all endeavor to use as much positive reinforcement as possible when teaching our animals. It is a myth that there is "a divide"...
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