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Living Harmoniously: 5 Key Elements For Introducing Dogs and Cats
Bringing a new pet into a multi-species household is an exciting time, but it also requires patience, understanding, and a strategic approach – especially when introducing dogs and cats. While the dream of harmonious cohabitation is achievable, rushing the process can...
4 Tips for Entertaining Your Dog During Frigid Winter Temperatures
Sometimes we can only bundle up so much to head outside. There are plenty of days where it might be unsafe to go outdoors for more than potty breaks, but our dogs' need for mental and physical stimulation doesn't disappear. The good news is there are many fun and...
3 Holiday Safety Tips for Dogs: Keep Your Dog Safe and Happy This Season
Holiday Safety Tips for Dogs: Keep Your Dog Safe and Happy This Season The holiday season is a magical time filled with celebrations, but it can also bring unexpected challenges for dog parents. Between dazzling decorations, festive foods, and extra visitors, your...
4 Tips to Help Your Dog Stay Calm and Well-Behaved Over the Holidays
4 Tips to Help Your Dog Stay Calm and Well-Behaved Over the Holidays The holiday season is often filled with hustle and bustle, and for dog parents, it can be challenging to manage busy schedules while ensuring our pets are comfortable and well-behaved. Here are four...
Five Tips to Keep Your Dog Exercised and Enriched When It’s Freezing Outside
As a dog guardian, you know how important exercise and mental stimulation are for your furry friend. But what do you do when the weather outside is frightful? Keeping your dog active and engaged during the cold months can be challenging, but it's not impossible. Here...
Living Harmoniously: 5 Key Elements For Introducing Dogs and Cats
Bringing a new pet into a multi-species household is an exciting time, but it also requires patience, understanding, and a strategic approach – especially when introducing dogs and cats. While the dream of harmonious cohabitation is achievable, rushing the process can...
4 Tips for Entertaining Your Dog During Frigid Winter Temperatures
Sometimes we can only bundle up so much to head outside. There are plenty of days where it might be unsafe to go outdoors for more than potty breaks, but our dogs' need for mental and physical stimulation doesn't disappear. The good news is there are many fun and...
3 Holiday Safety Tips for Dogs: Keep Your Dog Safe and Happy This Season
Holiday Safety Tips for Dogs: Keep Your Dog Safe and Happy This Season The holiday season is a magical time filled with celebrations, but it can also bring unexpected challenges for dog parents. Between dazzling decorations, festive foods, and extra visitors, your...
4 Tips to Help Your Dog Stay Calm and Well-Behaved Over the Holidays
4 Tips to Help Your Dog Stay Calm and Well-Behaved Over the Holidays The holiday season is often filled with hustle and bustle, and for dog parents, it can be challenging to manage busy schedules while ensuring our pets are comfortable and well-behaved. Here are four...
Tips to Pass the Canine Good Neighbour Test
Tips to Pass the Canine Good Neighbour Test Ensuring your dog is a good neighbour not only fosters a harmonious community but also enhances your pet's quality of life. The Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) Test is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate your dog's...
How to Keep Your Dog Safe from Aggressive Dogs
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...
My Friendly Dog is Now Reactive! Help
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...
The Secret to Helping Your Reactive Dog
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...
Why We Refuse to Board and Train
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...
If Not You, Then Who?
Dear Dog Training Professional: If I know you're good, you've gotten referrals from me. I don't travel far to see clients, and neither do the other trainers here. My general rule of thumb is, if I can't bike there in 20 minutes from one of our locations, then it's too...
Markham Classes Now Available – Starting October 5
Markham Dog Parents! When Hounds Fly is Here! We’re thrilled to announce that When Hounds Fly is finally offering dog training in Markham, in partnership with The Paw Social, Markham’s premiere home-style dog daycare! Ready to build a strong bond with...
July 2024 Promotion – Exclusive Savings (50%) on Online Courses
Buy $30 Get $30 in July Online Course Sale For the entire month of July, When Hounds Fly and Fetchy are thrilled to offer an incredible promotion that you won't want to miss! All Online Courses Now $30 (or less!)Get access to our self-paced online dog training...
May 2024 Promotion – BOGO on Puppy Socials (16-24 Weeks)
Puppy Parents! May Promotion: BOGO on Puppy Socials (16-24 weeks) Don’t miss out! If you are a new puppy parent with a puppy that’s between 4 to 6 months, take advantage of our BOGO deal on Puppy Socials at all When Hounds Fly locations. Dog parks are hit and miss,...
Understanding Your Dog’s World: Preparing for a New Baby
Welcoming a new baby into your home is a life-changing event, not just for you but for your dog as well. As your family grows, your dog will face adjustments to new sounds, sights, and routines. Understanding these changes from your dog's perspective is crucial for...
Five Tips to Keep Your Dog Exercised and Enriched When It’s Freezing Outside
As a dog guardian, you know how important exercise and mental stimulation are for your furry friend. But what do you do when the weather outside is frightful? Keeping your dog active and engaged during the cold months can be challenging, but it's not impossible. Here...
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Training You’ll Feel Good About – A Commitment to Positive Reinforcement
Positive Reinforcement methods are the most effective way to change behaviour, and make the learner (both human and dog!) feel supported and have a fun and enjoyable time learning.
An Experience Both You and Your Dog Will Enjoy
Every time you train this way with your dog, they’ll light up and come to you with this look of eagerness, joy, and anticipation. Working with us means that training changes from something you do to your dog – into an activity that you and your dog can’t wait for. The connection you build with your dog through our training methods is something that you have to experience.
In Your Neighbourhood, When You Need Us
We believe every dog (and their owners) should benefit from socialization and training as part of their health and wellness. We’re in convenient locations, with classes nearly every day of the week, at convenient times. To keep you from waiting too long, our core classes are “Start Anytime”, so enrollment is on-going. For private lessons, we continue to grow our team (currently over 12 instructors) so you can see us as quickly as possible.