Cowichan Canine Behaviour & Training Ltd

08/22/2024

A great way for a yoddler and a dog to Olay more safely together. Supervision still required, though!

08/17/2024

We have had a few cases of mycotoxin poisoning recently. Its not a poisoning that folks are generally familiar with, so we thought we'd share the information to raise awareness.-

Ingestion of mouldy food from the bin or a compost pile puts dogs, cats, horses, livestock, and even wildlife at risk for toxicity due to tremorgenic mycotoxins. These toxins may be found in MOULDY bread, pasta, cheese, nuts, or other decaying matter like compost. Clinical signs include vomiting, agitation, incoordination, tremors, seizures, and elevated body temperature. A specific mycotoxin called aflatoxin can even cause liver failure. Be sure to keep mouldy food and compost out of your pets reach!

08/13/2024

08/13/2024

08/09/2024

🧐 A Must-Read for Dog Owners!

A recent study out of the UK has shed some light on what might be lurking in your dog's kibble, and it's definitely worth your attention.

Researchers examined the microbiological safety of 35 different types of dry dog food, both grain-included and grain-free. The findings? The grain-included foods were more likely to contain harmful bacteria like E. coli and coliforms, indicators of contamination. Luckily, no Salmonella was found in any of the samples.

So, what does this mean for your dog? While these bacteria don't always cause illness, they raise concerns about the quality of ingredients and the food production process. It’s a reminder to be mindful of what you’re feeding your dog and to choose products that prioritize safety and quality.

Remember, every dog is unique, and what works for one might not work for another.

👉 Dive into the full study here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0034528823003223?fbclid=IwAR1A0BI87dLuFvXIb3u7cj_DQWMu2wkl3GytugeOetu1BBKPtbEJDl6I26s

08/06/2024

I am fostering this cute little 8.5 week old pup, Cowboy. If you are looking for a canine companion to love message me - Stephanie Human

08/05/2024

Freddy, with the help of his loving family, is the latest PSR graduate! 🐶🥇👏🏻

08/05/2024

Lucy, along with her favourite human, Sean, are Puppy Start Right graduates! 🐶🥇

08/05/2024

Theo & Sarah have graduated from PSR! Hope to see you in Pet Manners!❤️🐶

08/05/2024

Zoey and her human team, Tiffany and Norman, have graduated from Puppy Start Right!🐶🥇👏🏻

08/05/2024

🛇 Use your Manners! 🛇
The Sniff test - Stop doing that!
The sniff test - a badly engrained habit that society has been taught, without a clear understanding of what they're actually doing.

🚩When you reach out towards a dog, you are using body pressure AT them, giving them no time to assess whether you are safe & whether they require further investigation to pick up your information. You are forcing an interaction of a relationship that hasn't had time to develop. To some dogs, this is quite rude & the reason a lot of dogs snap at or bite people. This can cause alot of behavioral issues because of layered stress due to forced interactions.

🚩If they are on lead, they have no where to go if they are sensitive to spacial pressure, so can end up shutting down, shying away or snapping at your hand so you back off. This is an example of how a dog is now using pressure to turn off pressure & make you back off so they aren't so stressed.

🚩People think by offering your hand it can give the dog time to sniff to know you're friendly... they can sniff without being forced to sniff your hand.Their noses are far more superior than ours & they don't need close contact forced upon them to smell you.

🚩Some dogs might not want to know you. You have no relationship with them and that's perfectly fine. They aren't your dog so you don't need to touch them or steal pats for your own satisfaction.

🤔 If you are meeting a dog, what should you do?
⚠Ask the owner if you can interact with their dog. Not all people want strangers touching their dogs. Especially strangers who you are unlikely to see again.
⚠Stand up straight & relaxed, with your hands at your side.
⚠Ignore the dog & talk to the owner.
⚠Don't stare at the dog & don't try to force an interaction by going in for a pat. If the dog wants to know you, it will come up to you & sniff around. Usually they will move away & then come back for a second sniffathon. Some dogs will bunt your hands & wag their tails, which are good signs that you're likely an accepted new friend. Give them a few slow pats down their back (NOT THEIR HEAD) & then stop. Is the dog happy? Has it accepted your interaction? This will determine whether you can give it more pats.

🐶This is a more stress free option for dogs & a reason why in consultations we can develop a good level of trust, especially with fearful dogs & aggressive dogs, without a bunch of negative side effects from forced interactions.

07/17/2024

This giant sweetheart is Kai, our latest Puppy Start Right graduate!👏🏻

07/17/2024

Alfie has graduated from PSR! He arrived as a frightened little pup, but it didn’t take him long to find his inner confidence!🐶🥇

07/02/2024

Two new Puppy Start Right graduates, Bogart and Banjo! ❤️🐶🥇

06/22/2024

Fun in PSR program.

06/22/2024

Another fantastic Puppy-Start-Right Graduate. KRONOS with Kalen and Eric.

06/19/2024

Just hangin’ out at Cowichan Canine Puppy Start Right Class.

06/19/2024

Puppy Start Right Graduates Adagio and Family

06/19/2024

Puppy Start Right Graduates Mica and Cindy

06/09/2024

BLU , Troy & Ginette. Graduates of “ Puppy Start Right Program “ at Cowichan Canine.

06/06/2024

Roxy, Dayna and Richard. Pet Manners Graduates.

06/06/2024

Denver, Kristy and Rob. Pet Manners Graduates

05/31/2024

This sweet girl, Mabel, is our latest PSR grad! Congratulations to team Mabel!

05/31/2024

Nugget & Jan have graduated from Pupppy Start Right! Well done team Nugget!🐶🥇

05/31/2024

Can we just go and play now?! Loki, Sandra and JB have worked so hard in Pet Manners!

05/31/2024

Ben is hoping that now the hard work in Pet Manners is over that he can go home and relax with his Mum! Well done team Ben!

05/31/2024

Sweet Frodo is happy that Pet Manners is done and dusted! Congrats to this great team!

05/31/2024

Congratulations to Jack & Jodi for graduating from Pet Manners! We did it Mum!

04/30/2024

Rusty has been making the long trip from Salt Spring with his lovely family to attend Puppy Start Right! 🐶🥇⛴️🎉