Did you adopt a new puppy in the last few months? Are you having issues with housebreaking? This problem can be frustrating for new and experienced dog owners alike and we’d like to offer some suggestions to help those of you with this issue. A crate is very useful for housebreaking your puppy and should be treated as a place for safety and rest rather than punishment. Puppies shouldn’t have access to your entire home at first; the more space they have to roam, the more lik

We’re now into February of 2021 and, after almost a full year, COVID-19 continues to dominate our daily lives. For many of us, we’ve become anxious and agitated. Being in the dark cold days of winter, we all get the blahs, including our furry friends. If you’re feeling down and getting a little depressed with all the COVID-19 restrictions as well as the long cold days, chances are that your pup will have picked up on your feelings and may feel the same way. Before we get to t

If you’ve ever been bitten by a dog, you know it’s very painful and that severe bites must be treated by a medical professional in a timely manner. Hopefully you’ll never have to experience the pain of a dog bite, but it seems that dog bites aren’t uncommon. Dogs always have a reason for biting and before we can avoid being bitten, we need to know what’s causing the pet to bite. Puppies tend to nip and bite, which is called “mouthing” and is a normal behaviour. When puppies