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09/28/2024

DISTRACTED DOG WALKERS

The distracted dog walker is commonly seen chatting on their cell phone, wearing headphones or socializing with other people while oblivious to what their dog is doing, how their dog is feeling or what is going on in the environment.

This may not sound like a problem to some, but it is something that many people have a problem with, even more so if you have a reactive dog.

I compare walking a dog to driving a car. It’s not so much about our driving skills, but having to constantly be aware of the driving skills of others – trying to predict what they will do, which rules of the road they will ignore and how distracted they are. This is especially true in the country I live in, where driving can be a stressful experience.

I understand that we often need to multi task – there simply doesn’t seem to be enough time in our day to accomplish everything we need to, but walking our dogs should not be one of these times.

Some people might say – “but my dog is really friendly, well socialized, gets on well with everyone, is well trained, knows this environment well etc. and I hear that.

But another dog might not be – maybe they need space, are reactive, are not sociable, are recovering from an illness, might be terrified of another dog racing straight towards them chasing a ball thrown from a ball launcher etc.

If distracted dog walkers have no regard for other dogs or other people, they should at least have regard for their own dogs. Walking your dog should be a time of bonding, of relationship, of seeing the environment through the eyes of your dog, of reinforcing and teaching wanted behaviours, of keeping them safe and protected from the unknown.

Our dogs need us to be focused, to pay attention, to be aware and attentive.

Our dogs depend on us to advocate for them.

08/16/2024
08/14/2024

🚨 SHARE WITH & TAG YOUR DOG-OWNING FRIENDS & FAMILY‼️

YOU’RE INVITED!🥳

3 weeks from today we will be celebrating 1️⃣ YEAR IN BUSINESS‼️😲🍾
What an amazing year it has been. We wouldn’t be where we are today if it weren’t for YOU so we want to say thank you with a small appreciation event on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST!🗓️

This event is still anxious/reactive dog-friendly♥️🐾

Come get FREE nail trims, some goodies for all and have some fun! Everyone welcome!
R.S.V.P by contacting us by August 31st!
All who come in for this event will be automatically entered for a giveaway we’ll be doing the next day🤩

Thank YOU🫵🏼 We can’t wait to celebrate! We hope to see you & your pups there!😍🎉

It is so nice to be able to go to places off leash with dogs that can be reactive... no worries, less stress, just havin...
07/27/2024

It is so nice to be able to go to places off leash with dogs that can be reactive... no worries, less stress, just having a fun time !

This place has many private off leash dog parks on thiet property, if your in the calgary area it's a must visit !

Morning walks before the hot heat.It's going to be a hot one today. Be  sure to walk or exercise your dogs when it's coo...
07/09/2024

Morning walks before the hot heat.

It's going to be a hot one today. Be sure to walk or exercise your dogs when it's cool out, early in the am or late in the pm.
Make sure your dog has access to shade, plenty of fresh water.

07/09/2024

With temperatures climbing here in the Northern Hemisphere, it's crucial to know the signs of heat stroke in our dogs.🔥🐶⁠

Prevention is key! 🌊 Make sure your dog has access to shade, plenty of fresh water, and avoid excessive exercise on overly hot days.⁠

If you suspect heat stroke, act quickly! Move your dog to a cool area, offer water, and seek immediate veterinary care.⁠

Let's keep our dogs safe and ensure we all have have a cool and enjoyable summer! ☀️🐾

We had so much fun playing in one of the many private off leash dog parks today! What a wonderful facility!
07/02/2024

We had so much fun playing in one of the many private off leash dog parks today!

What a wonderful facility!

06/20/2024
06/18/2024

We would like share our appreciation for the tireless contributions of Veterinary and Animal Care Staff. No matter how late in the night it is or how precarious the situation is, they work 24 hours a day without complaint.🐶⭐ ⁠

We cannot thank you enough for your hard work.💗 ⁠

Marty enjoyed toss n fetch league last night 🥏 he did so good even getting hurt doing a barrel roll
06/18/2024

Marty enjoyed toss n fetch league last night 🥏 he did so good even getting hurt doing a barrel roll

05/29/2024

Every year we run at least one free online dog training series, and this year, we are looking at the nuances everyone needs to know to have fast dog training success and a life of joy with dogs. It's open for everyone who loves dogs and you can start now ->
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By taking action now to join us for the Connected Dog Season of Nuance Series, and you'll be all set to watch the videos already open, get your epic Playbook to save on Saturday, and be the first to dive in to Episode 1 on Thursday!

05/28/2024

THE LOOK AWAY
Looking away is one of the calming signals in dog body language.

Just like a hard stare or prolonged eye contact may be a sign that a dog’s about to react, looking away is meant to calm a situation down.

The head position when looking away will vary – from side to side, holding in one position or subtle quick turns are all common variations, all while avoiding direct eye contact.

I have often watched in fascination when one of my dogs uses this form of communication with an insect! Her favourite thing to do is to hunt, catch and then play with a Parktown Prawn (King Cricket).

She means them no harm (I think) and just wants to engage in a game of how high can you jump before I can catch you.

She will carefully carry the cricket in her mouth without hurting it to the middle of the garden where there are no bushes where it may escape to.

After a quick play bow (from her, not the cricket!) the games begin. The game can go on for some time and when the cricket gets tired or plays dead, she will stop playing, sit quietly, avoid eye contact and keep looking away before starting the game again.

By this time, I usually feel really sorry for the cricket, will rescue it and put it out of reach, but I think this is a good example of how she uses the body language of looking away to try to calm the situation down, even if her intentions are completely selfish! I have no idea if the cricket understands what she is trying to communicate.

Body language can be subtle and fleeting, but with careful observation and knowing what to look for most of us can learn to recognize and interpret what our dogs are saying.

It’s always important to look at the context, the situation and especially what the rest of the body is doing when deciphering this amazing language.

Being able to understand a dog’s emotional state through their body language helps us to predict behaviour, prevent potential problems or allows us to just enjoy observing their language.

Highly reccomend this groomer ! One on one! Marty did great 😃
05/24/2024

Highly reccomend this groomer ! One on one! Marty did great 😃

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