Do you need special equipment to train a dog? We don't, and here's why. ...more
Dog Tranining Tips
April 15, 2024•14 min read
A salty rant from a burned out dog trainer ...more
Dog psychology
February 13, 2024•8 min read
Get ready to stop and smell the flowers. And the bushes. And the lawn. And those sticks. And that litter. And that dog pee. And... ...more
Dog Tranining Tips ,Puppies
February 01, 2024•4 min read
We talk a lot about training dogs, but teaching them works so much better. ...more
Dog Tranining Tips ,Service Dogs &Dog psychology
October 10, 2023•10 min read
Classic pet dog training - yes, even the positive reinforcement kind - focuses on getting dogs to follow cues... but service dogs have to think for themselves, and really all dogs should be able to do... ...more
Dog Tranining Tips ,Service Dogs
September 14, 2023•9 min read
Most Canadians never see stray dogs, unless they venture up North or travel to another country. It's important to understand that most of the world's dogs are feral. ...more
Dog psychology ,Ethics
December 07, 2022•15 min read
When do we have the law behind us, when it comes to public access for service dogs? ...more
Service Dogs
November 01, 2022•12 min read
A provincially certified service dog should never be denied air travel within Canada - so why is it happening so often? ...more
Dog Tranining Tips
February 28, 2022•6 min read
Play dead is the oldest trick in the book, and while it may be an oldie, it is most definitely a goodie. It is adorable, easy to teach, and furthermore, it is incredibly useful. ...more
Dog Tranining Tips
November 12, 2021•5 min read
So you're training your puppy to be a service dog? Here's what you need to know about training in public spaces. ...more
Dog Tranining Tips ,Service Dogs
September 19, 2021•6 min read
Your dog's brain is like a butterfly -To explain, we'll have to delve into the neuroscience of adolescence and why it's a terrible time to work on obedience, but a great time to work on mindfulness an... ...more
Dog Tranining Tips ,Puppies
August 04, 2021•8 min read
What's the difference between a therapy dog, an emotional support dog, and a psychiatric service dog? You might be surprised. ...more
Dog Tranining Tips ,Service Dogs
July 03, 2021•4 min read