Helpful Tips for Toronto Dog Owners
By Karen Russell · Dog Trainer (KPA-CTP) If your normally calm dog has started barking, lunging, or snapping at other dogs, people, or noises, you’re not alone. Many dog owners notice sudden reactivity, and it’s often stressful, confusing, and frustrating. The good...
By Andre Yeu, Founder, When Hounds Fly In light of a recent article from the Toronto Star about the distribution of aggressive dogs in Toronto, many dog owners are increasingly concerned about safety during their daily walks. The Star provided a breakdown of breeds...
By Rachael Johnston, KPA CTP As someone who works a lot with dogs and humans in the context of private lessons I commonly hear this story from many a confused and exasperated client: “My energetic puppy used to be friendly to all the dogs he met but now that he is a...
Written by Rachael Johnston, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, Family Paws Educator If you are the owner of a leash reactive dog, you are not alone! In fact, many dog guardians in Toronto struggle with leash reactivity in their dogs. It is certainly not an uncommon sight in your...
Just this month I was asked by two people (a fellow Karen Pryor Academy trainer, and a Toronto veterinarian) whether I do board and train or whether I had referrals for trainers that did. My response to them was this: "Most board and train facilities are terrible and...
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