Dogs have a way of enriching our lives in ways we never thought possible. Here you will find articles of general interest to ‘dog people’ – news stories and trends, exploration of the bond we share and much more.
Anyone who’s ever wondered whether they’ve got what it takes to compete in obedience need only look to Ikena Hilmayer and her dogs to know that it can be done. …
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‘Bonnie,’ our senior dog and household alpha, evolved from being my best friend and partner in the obedience ring, to being co-captain in the bush. In her youth, when we hiked or skied in the wilderness surrounding our cabin in Quebec and encountered a fork in the trail, she used to wait with the other Golden Retrievers for my decision about which way to go …
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Have you ever felt that you were paid a wet-nosed visit from beyond the grave? Or perhaps your faithful dog seems strangely interested in something you can’t see. You may have had a paranormal experience, something Wanda Hewer knows a thing or two about …
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I was sweating as ‘Fred’ and I lined up to start the obedience test. After eight weeks of instruction, the day of reckoning had arrived. My incompetence as a trainer was about to be confirmed. …
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If your plan to journey beyond Canadian shores, you need to be aware that pet travel varies greatly in other countries. It’s important to be well-prepared for an international trip. …
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A couple of decades ago, a family member returned from a trip to London, England, with a white dog hair on the lapel of his suit. He explained to me that Zsa Zsa Gabor and her lapdog had been seated next to him in first class, the dog free to roam about the cabin. Gone are those days. …
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