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!
Training
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
Larry Kay “Big Book of Tricks for the Best Dog Ever” Review
I recently attended Global Pet Expo was thrilled to see my talented friend, author, trainer, and fellow film maker and passionate rescue advocate Larry Kay of Positively Woof. He was there promoting his newest book he co-wrote with trainer, rescue advocate and performer Chris Perondi: "The Big Book of Tricks for the Best Dog Ever". I filmed a quick interview … [Read more...] about Larry Kay “Big Book of Tricks for the Best Dog Ever” Review
Is Your Dog Bored? Check Out Signs and Solutions.
You may be wondering, do dogs get bored? The answer is YES! Without proper play, stimulation and exercise, dogs can easily become bored, especially the higher energy working breeds like border collies. Dogs that are bored often show signs or find destructive ways to entertain themselves. When our golden lab Cookie was bored inside in winter, she would chew on the … [Read more...] about Is Your Dog Bored? Check Out Signs and Solutions.
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