Should Training Your Dog Be All Fun and Games For You and Your Dog? We have been blown away by how much fun people are having with their dogs. Today, the effort many are prepared to put into understanding, loving and training is inspiring. We have been researching training philosophies and tips, and have been lucky enough to hear from some great people and … [Read more...] about Which Training Methods are Best, Positive Reinforcement vs. Alpha Dog?
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Behind the Scenes with Crusoe The Celebrity Dachshund
#NOBITEISRIGHT My great friend Linda Smith runs a PR Agency called Smithcom. She knows all about Talent Hounds and how we like to feature talented, healthy dogs and share tips and stories that help bring out the best in our best friends and keep them safe. Linda is a huge dog lover and I have featured her beautiful dogs on Fit Dog Friday up in Muskoka. We have talked … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Crusoe The Celebrity Dachshund
7 Positive Pet Care Trends For You and Your Dog
The 2016 Global Pet Expo Show featured 1,087 vendors, 3,218 booths, and hundreds of new product launches (950 entries in the 30,000 square-foot New Products Showcase alone). I was like a kid in a candy store. I love to care for and spoil my fur kid Kilo the Pug. Here's our look at a few of the trends we noticed. 1) Growth of the Pet Business Overall Bob Vetere, president … [Read more...] about 7 Positive Pet Care Trends For You and Your Dog
10 Popular Small Breed Dogs For Special Needs
The number of adults and children with special needs or suffering from anxiety or stress seems to be increasing every day. The use of Service and Therapy Dogs to help is also growing. There is strong scientific and anecdotal evidence that looking at, caring for and petting pets, especially dogs, can reduce tension and improve mood in humans. MRIs, urine and blood tests have … [Read more...] about 10 Popular Small Breed Dogs For Special Needs
The Best Spring Dog-Friendly Events For Families
The Best Spring Dog-Friendly Events For Families Here's our list of dog-friendly events perfect for the whole family. If you have an upcoming event you would like to promote with us leave a comment below to be included. Important Dates: Pet Owners Day - April 19 National Lost Dog Awareness Day - April 23 Hairball Awareness Day - April 29, 2016 (Last Friday in … [Read more...] about The Best Spring Dog-Friendly Events For Families