Let's celebrate another wonderful dog making a difference- Olie The Therapy Dog. Watch his heartwarming story here: Olie certainly makes a big difference in the lives of everyone he visits. Even a hospital as beautiful and modern as RVH in Barrie can be a bit scary or lonely. Therapy dogs can help eases stress and loneliness and brings smiles to peoples's faces. Olie is … [Read more...] about Wonderful dog making a difference- Olie
Dogs, Nature’s Best Antidepressants
Science confirms - dogs can make a difference! Professionally trained service animals—such as Guide Dogs, Alert Dogs, or Special Needs Dogs for the physically disabled offer obvious benefits to humans. There is more and more evidence that we have only just started to really understand the many therapeutic and health benefits that Service, "Surfice", Therapy and … [Read more...] about Dogs, Nature’s Best Antidepressants
Dog Breed Contest
To celebrate the launch of our new TV episodes and Breed information section, WIN with our new My Dog Breed Contest Just Tick or Add your favourite breed on the Entry Form Below and ENTER now! OPTIONAL: Add a one line quote about your dog with favourite breed to get featured in the breed library. Prize pack with $25 gift card, a personalized Talent Hounds t-shirt with your … [Read more...] about Dog Breed Contest
Keeping Fit with Kilo
Keeping Fit with Kilo- exercise and calorie watching I found my Fitbit charger last night. I confess I "lost" it (in my bedside drawer it turns out) three or four weeks ago and was too busy with the TV launch to look for it. I should be back counting again today. I'm excited to see how many more steps I'm taking now I have Kilo. I am sure it builds up, as we take so many … [Read more...] about Keeping Fit with Kilo
How to Train a Reactive Dog with Joan Weston
I recently had the pleasure of working with Joan Weston (AKA Magic Hands) of Fangs But No Fangs who specializes in Canine Behavioural Consulting and how to train a reactive dog. I contacted her to help my foster dog Kilo the Pug interact more safely with new people and dogs. I love her motto "Your dog isn't your adversary, don't train him like one". Her approach is based … [Read more...] about How to Train a Reactive Dog with Joan Weston