posted in 26 Oct, 2010 by Ottawa Dog Blog Founder, Liz

50 Amazing Facts About Dogs

I just read a really interesting article about 50 Truly Amazing Facts About Your Dog.

Some things I didn’t know included, dogs were domesticated 17,000 to 150,000 years ago, puppies are born toothless, dogs with pointier faces live longer, dogs have 3 eyelids and only one breed of dog doesn’t bark.

For the full list as well as expanded explanations, check out the article here.

posted in 20 Oct, 2010 by Ottawa Dog Blog Founder, Liz

Raw Touch of Energy Workshop

For anyone interested in feeding a raw diet, you will want to check out this workshop!
The event is from 6-8:30pm

posted in 17 Aug, 2010 by Ottawa Dog Blog Founder, Liz

Really Reliable Recall Seminar

posted in 2 Feb, 2010 by Guest Writer, Dianne Sarasin from Bark Busters Ottawa

Training a Blind Dog

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 same time.
Keep the food treat close to your dog’s nose and slowly take the treat up and over its head. Doing this will lead your dog into a sit.
Say “Yes” the instant your dog sits, and give him a food treat and praise.

Training the “Down” Cue

Start your “Down” cue by first giving your dog the “Sit “cue.
Hold a food treat close to your pet’s nose, and then give the cue “Down.”
Take the treat slowly down to the ground between your dog’s legs. This should lead your dog into the down position.
Say “Yes” when the trick is accomplished, and give your dog treats and praise.

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posted in 3 Oct, 2009 by Ottawa Dog Blog Founder, Liz

Hustle Up with Brad Pattison

Brad Pattison’s Certified Educator Trainer course is coming to Ottawa October 16th! If you want to expand your dog knowledge, join an amazing team and begin your career as a dog trainer this is the course for you! The CET course is 6 weeks long (Friday, Saturday and Sundays) and is usually run out of Kelowna, BC but we have decided to take the course on the road as there has been a lot of interest in Ottawa.

If you would like to apply for the course, please contact Daniela. Check out bradpattison.com under “Get Certified” for more info.

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