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Anastassia
May 1, 20242 min read
Mixed Messages in Training Your Dog
As pet owners, we all face a common issue - mixed messages that we tend to give to our furry friends. This is especially concerning if...
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Anastassia
Apr 16, 20243 min read
Your New Rescue (Puppy or Dog)
“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, and filling the emptiness we didn’t ever know we had.” - Thom Jones Owning and...
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Anastassia
Mar 14, 20243 min read
Grooming your Shiba Inu 😅
Shiba Inus are known for their gorgeous coats. Shiba Inus are also known for blowing their gorgeous coats as any other double-coated dogs...
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Anastassia
Mar 14, 20247 min read
Samoyeds and Grooming
Ok, so I have been procrastinating on this post for the last month 😅 but with the amount of annual spring shedding and grooming tips...
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Anastassia
Nov 9, 20234 min read
Bringing Home Two Puppies at Once
Welcoming home two puppies at the same time ... Twice the love? Sure! Twice the fun? At times. Unfortunately, it is also way more than...
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Anastassia
Aug 11, 20232 min read
POTTY BUSINESS TROUBLES
As a breeder im used to dealing with tonnes of poop 💩 and pee and not just from cleaning the yard and my lawn. Puppies are not born...
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Anastassia
Feb 25, 20236 min read
Should You Send Your Dog to a Training “Boot Camp”?
Here’s what to know about boarding and training before you drop off your dog. Have you considered sending your dog to stay with a trainer...
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Anastassia
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Choosing the groomer for your dog
Choosing the groomer for your dog I’ve had a few concerning calls over the past couple of months. Concerned owners sharing their not so...
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Anastassia
Feb 6, 20234 min read
Why Do Dogs Growl?
Here’s what you need to know if you’ve ever wondered why your dog growls when you pet him/her, pick him/her up, brush him/her – or why...
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Anastassia
Feb 4, 20234 min read
Let's talk about SERVICE DOGS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOGS and THERAPY DOGS
Do you know the difference between all of the three working dogs listed above? This is probably one of the most unpopular topics for any...
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Anastassia
Feb 4, 20233 min read
How cold is too cold for a dog? What you should know about hypothermia and frostbite.
Your dog is more than just your constant companion; he/she’s also a beloved member of the family. No matter the season, frequent...
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Anastassia
Feb 4, 20234 min read
Excessive Copper in Dog Food May Cause Copper-Associated Hepatopathy (CAH)
Some commercial dog foods contain too much copper- its slow accumulation is quietly harming, and in too many cases, even killing some...
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Anastassia
Jan 31, 20235 min read
THE GREAT EXPECTATIONS: What to Expect When Adopting a New Dog
THE TRAP OF UNMET EXPECTATIONS There are different versions of the trap of unmet expectations. One of the most common is what I call the...
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Anastassia
Jan 17, 20238 min read
Common Excuses For Not Socializing Your Puppy
👉"Our last dog was perfectly trustworthy." Maybe you were just lucky and picked a born-to-be-perfect puppy. Or maybe you were an...
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Anastassia
Jan 10, 20232 min read
American Akita vs Japanese Akita Inu
Two breeds. A side by side photo of a 3.5 year old male Japanese Akitainu (left) and a 1 year old female American Akita. (right) In 2020,...
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Anastassia
Jan 6, 20231 min read
PREDICTABLE PATTERNS AND WHY THEY MATTER
We can help our dogs to cope in our world by providing predictable patterns that they can follow, even when the unpredictable happens....
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Anastassia
Jan 6, 20232 min read
IN THE FACE OF FEAR
There is a common belief that comforting a dog that is scared, anxious or stressed will just reinforce or encourage them to feel this...
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Anastassia
Dec 30, 20223 min read
How is Duck Meat Good for Your Dog
Got an allergic dog, or one with sensitive GI? Or perhaps an elder dog with arthritis or one recovering from a surgical procedure?...
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Anastassia
Dec 19, 202210 min read
How to Safely Introduce Your Dog to Other Dogs
Given that our canine companions are a social species, you might think introducing two dogs would be a simple matter of turning them...
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Anastassia
Dec 16, 20226 min read
WHAT PUNISHMENT MEANS IN DOG BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
Ok, so lately I had been approached by a few clients of our boarding hotel facility and extended fur family members on one important...
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