Angie takes the pups swimming to beat the heat.

Winter is history and so is the snow. Green areas and many dog parks are drying up and are no longer big, mud filled dirt bowls. What once was covered in clean white snow is now bare. Snow, like paint, hides many sins and few transgressions are more obvious at this time of year than

John Heinzl, a columnist for the Globe and Mail ran a funny but true little piece on just what it costs to own a dog. His observations are humorous because like most good comedy it’s funny ’cause it’s tragically true. Heinzl goes on to discuss how one might fare if they were to invest their

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Something we get asked frequently is Why Doesn’t My Dog Come When he’s Called? The true answer varies with each situation however it usually a combination of factors that have been compounding since the dog was a puppy. Below are, in our opinion, the most common reasons why your family pet might ignore you and not

In previous articles I mentioned the dangers of leaving your dog in the car as well as tips to prevent heat stroke in dogs. Today I will go into some details about what heat stroke is, how it affects your dog, signs and symptoms and what to do about it. Remember that Dog heat stroke can

The heat we’re experiencing right now in Calgary can be deadly, especially for our dogs. Previously I’ve written about the dangers of leaving your dog in the car. Dogs are highly susceptible to heatstroke because they have limited physical mechanisms to cool themselves. They use panting and losing heat through their tongue, nose, and footpads

It’s very important to remember that you dog learns though every interaction they have. Over the course of the dog’s life these interactions shape behavior. Routine comes from past experiences and practices. If your dog barks to get your attention for meal time, walk time, play time or what have you, if you fix him