Feb 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
In this previous post, I discussed a 2020 study that found up to 80% of behaviour challenges like aggression, resource guarding, reactivity, compulsive behaviours, and house soiling were linked to undiagnosed/untreated pain or discomfort. In this 2018 study by...
Feb 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
For Valentine’s Day, why not learn your dog’s love language? Learning about, and responding to, your dog’s body language is one of the most important ways of building trust, reducing bite risks, building strong bonds, and enhancing training. Here are...
Feb 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Anyone who has experienced acute or chronic pain knows that it impacts every aspect of life, from mood, to sleep, to relationships, to function, and the same is true for our dogs. Recent literature suggests that 33% – 80% of challenging dog behaviours including,...
Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dogs are known for their incredible sense of smell and new preliminary research suggests that sniffing is partly how dogs “see” the world, by mapping connections between the nose to parts of the brain responsible for vision (Andrews et al 2022). Scientists estimate...
Jan 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
In Canada, the dog training industry is unregulated meaning anyone can call themselves a dog trainer, even without adequate knowledge, expertise, or experience in modern, ethical dog training. For most dog guardians, finding accurate and reliable information is...
