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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
- 2 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 8 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 1 min
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
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 10 min
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, 2022
- 6 min
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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Anastassia
- Dec 16, 2022
- 1 min
IS A TIRED DOG A “GOOD” DOG?
It sounds logical - if a dog is tired from lots of physical activity or environmental stimulation it will settle down and have a good,...
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Anastassia
- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
⚠️WARNING WHEN FREEZING TREAT TOYS
Please ensure that if you are stuffing treat toys and freezing them for your pets, don’t forget to ensure there is a HOLE ALL OF THE WAY...
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Anastassia
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
Frostbite in dogs - what to watch for
SKIN TURNING BLUE One of the most common signs (and first signs) of frostbite in dogs, and in humans as well, is the skin turning blue....
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Anastassia
- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
‼️ WARNING GET RID OF THOSE AIR FRESHENERS!
NO, most plug-ins, gels, and sprays are NOT SAFE for your dog and can be causing them harm ⚠️ Why?! Most forms of air fresheners, even...
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Anastassia
- Dec 15, 2022
- 5 min
How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping on People
Dogs naturally like to jump up. It’s one of the ways they explore the world around them, including the humans they meet. Unfortunately...
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Anastassia
- Aug 5, 2022
- 3 min
Tennis balls and hidden hazards
Tennis balls are on the top of the new owners shopping list for puppy toys. Most puppies/dogs love to play with balls as it's hard for...
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