We decided to showcase some of our favourite talented dancing dogs from Talent Hounds and a few from YouTube this National Dance Day. Dancing is a fun way to get active, build fitness, balance, strength and focus for both humans and our canine companions. Canine freestyle has been gaining popularity amongst the dog training community because of how mentally and physically … [Read more...] about Dancing Dogs on National Dance Day
Dog Health
Dancing Dogs
Dancing Dogs As many of you know, I love dancing dogs or musical canine freestyle. Dancing with your dog can be a really cool way to get active and build fitness, balance, strength and focus and it is also so fun to watch. As expert Cassandra Hartman said in our one hour special "It is the joy of music and fun and dogs and skills and training all rolled into one The dogs … [Read more...] about Dancing Dogs
Cold weather warning
Well all my new year's resolutions have been challenged with this freezing cold weather I am living in. It may look pretty, but at -20'C with bitter winds today, it is just not pleasant outside for more than a quick pee for many humans and dogs. And to top it off, I have my second flat tire in 3 weeks. Boo! Leaving the warmth and comfort of my bed or couch is … [Read more...] about Cold weather warning
Celebrate Summer!
Celebrate Summer! Get out and Walk but don't forget to Stop & Smell the Roses. This Fit Dog Friday we'd like share some fun ideas on enjoying the last days of summer from the Talent Hounds Community Swimming "Roxy loves to swim!! So of course we invite her in the pool to cool off. We all have super fun swimming and throwing her ball so that she dives in to … [Read more...] about Celebrate Summer!
Canine Influenza or Dog Flu Update
Canine Influenza or Dog Flu Update Canine influenza (also known as dog flu) is a contagious respiratory disease caused by Type A influenza viruses that infect dogs. There has been a recent epidemic of canine flu virus that has spread very fast in Chicago. As we are quite close to Chicago and worry about our snorting little squishy face Kilo the Pug, we attended a very … [Read more...] about Canine Influenza or Dog Flu Update