Dogs are connected to their people and their daily routines. They know when the people wake up, when and where they do certain chores, and whether it is a workday or the weekend. How? It’s quite simple: dogs are creatures of habit and they take into account the habits of those around them, too. Dogs [...]

Always keep the dog on a leash when outside of a fenced area. Deaf dogs cannot hear your voice, traffic, or literally any other noises to alert them to danger.
Start pairing hand signs with voice commands as soon as hearing loss is noted. Basic hand signs for sit come and down are usually all [...]

Training your blind dog will give her confidence and help alleviate depression, dependency and fear. Proper training will also make it easier, and safer, for your blind dog to participate in everyday activities with you.
Training the “Sit” Cue

Give the cue “Sit.”
Place a tasty-smelling food treat right next to your dog’s nose and mouth at the [...]

Chantal from the Ottawa K9 School just welcomed a beautiful baby boy into her family. She wrote a great article on what works and what doesn’t work when introducing your dogs to your new baby.
An excerpt:
I held a fake baby in my arms (I used a large teddy and put diapers on it). I spoke [...]

Winter is a Dangerous time of the Year for Dogs. Are You Ready for Cold Weather Care?
Just because our dogs have natural “coats” to keep them warm, that doesn’t mean they don’t feel the chill. Falling temperatures can be just as brutal on your dog as they are on you.
Here are some [...]

According to the Canada Safety Council, studies show that the in 71 percent of dog bite cases the victim knew the dog and 25 percent lived with the dog. Out of those, 64 percent of dog bite injuries were children under the age of 10. Parents can take a large “bite” out of these high [...]