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COMMON SOURCES OF FIGHT IN MULTIDOG HOUSEHOLDS
Living with multiple dogs can be a wonderful experience, but it often requires careful management. In most cases, households with several...

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Jun 85 min read
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The answers to most common behavioural questions
I need to address some crucial behaviour “problems” that people often mention regarding their dogs, which they want to resolve. I find...

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May 53 min read
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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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May 1, 20242 min read
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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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Apr 16, 20243 min read
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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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Mar 14, 20243 min read
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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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Mar 14, 20247 min read
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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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Nov 9, 20234 min read
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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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Aug 11, 20232 min read
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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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Feb 25, 20236 min read
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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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Feb 14, 20232 min read
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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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Feb 6, 20234 min read
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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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Feb 4, 20234 min read
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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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Feb 4, 20233 min read
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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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Feb 4, 20234 min read
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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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Jan 31, 20235 min read
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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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Jan 17, 20238 min read
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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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Jan 10, 20232 min read
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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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Jan 6, 20231 min read
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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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Jan 6, 20232 min read
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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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Dec 30, 20223 min read
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