Ever wonder, “Why does my dog do that?” Our experts can help you delve into behaviour issues, from the problematic to the just plain weird.
The Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) test is an evaluation that rewards basic good manners and temperament with a title and certificate from The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC). …
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The field of applied dog behaviour is replete with disagreement on virtually every topic. Every topic but one: socialization. Everybody is on board that the highest priority when you acquire a puppy is socialization. …
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Summer thunderstorms and celebratory fireworks are once again terrorizing those unlucky dogs that suffer from a noise phobia. Conventional anti-anxiety drugs such as amitriptyline, Prozac and Buspar can take three or four weeks to have any effect, and can bring along side effects. Is there anything else you can do? …
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Having a housetrained dog is imperative, but what if your dog urinates inappropriately? It happens and most owners are confused about it.
There are two types of inappropriate urination – submissive and anxious. …
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Bringing home a puppy is always exciting, but if you already have one or more dogs at home, the puppy will face some challenges integrating into your family. …
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You have a dog that doesn’t want anyone near his bowl when he’s eating, or that doesn’t want anyone else playing with his toys or going near a favourite chair. You might call the behaviour possessive or jealous, or attach any number of labels to it, but what you have in each case is resource guarding. …
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