In our film Talent Hounds, we explore the evolving talents of dogs. One of the most impressive segments focuses on the Dog’s incredible Sense of Smell and how they are now being trained to use it. Drug detection dogs are amazing. They can detect the scent of marijuana in tiny quantities hidden in amongst hundreds of boxes in a factory. They undergo rigorous training … [Read more...] about Scent Training: The Dog’s Amazing Sense of Smell
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Puppy Training Tips and Trainers!
Training a new puppy can be a challenging and time consuming activity, but pet experts will agree, it's the most fundamental time for training and can be so rewarding. We have talked about Potty Training your puppy (click here for tips from Gillian), but this is also when your puppy will best learn what are appropriate behaviours, how to socialize and how to play with other … [Read more...] about Puppy Training Tips and Trainers!
Pumpkin Recipes Dogs Love for Thanksgiving!
My greedy little pug Kilo absolutely loves sweet potato and pumpkin (and turkey, bacon, garbage, dirty tissues, socks and just about anything else except berries). I sometimes call him my little Pug-Kin. Pumpkin Benefits for Dogs Pumpkin contains fiber, potassium, iron and beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. Cooked or canned pumpkin can be good for … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Recipes Dogs Love for Thanksgiving!
Make Walking your Dog Fun
Make walking your dog FUN! Here are some tips for a FUN WALK - For BOTH you and your dog! from the dog trainer Gillian Ridgeway of Who's Walking Who and Bullwrinkles delicious dog treats. After the eventful and BUSY Pawlooza that hosted about 6,000 dogs walking around the park with their families we couldn't help but notice what makes for a good...or bad walk with your … [Read more...] about Make Walking your Dog Fun
How to train your puppy – 7 Golden Rules
Training and socializing a new puppy are vital. We attended some classes across Toronto for our doumentary episode on puppies and to find out how to train your puppy best. Margaret Pender, Owner, Trainer and Behaviour Counsellor of one of our favorite training facilities -DogGone Right! - is an expert at training Puppies. She has 7 Golden Rules of Puppy Training. 7 … [Read more...] about How to train your puppy – 7 Golden Rules