Top 3 Tips for Feeding for Better Behaviour - WATCH
Sparky talks about Puppy Nutrition & Behaviour and gives you insider tips on what to feed your pup, when to feed your pup and treats
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
We like to believe there is 1-minute at midnight on Christmas Eve when all animals can talk to us. We can't wait to hear what Sunshine our puppy of 8-months, will say. Of course, all dogs can talk if we learn their language. From our family to yours, enjoy the season and all the magic it brings.
3 Important Tips for Managing your Teenage Dogs
Go for a walk with Sparky through Hollow Mouse Meadow at the Muskoka Dog Social Club, and learn the 3 important tips you can do to help your dog manage during their teenage years.
2nd Annual Dog Cookie Exchange Event - Dec 2nd, 1 p.m.
Last year this event sold-out so completely and early too. If you want to create Christmas memories with your dog you want to sign up early.
You + Dog + Snow
A simple way to enjoy and celebrate the wintertime with your dog. Let us plan your next adventure.
Life Series: Being Away & Still Remaining Close
Sparky explains how to manage long absences (vacation, shipping-out, university) with your dog and still maintain a close loving relationship
Life Series: Celebration Time & Your Dog
Sparky gives you a few tips on how to manage when you are celebrating, a wedding, a graduation or even the upcoming holidays.
Dogs & Life Events Series: Loss of Family Member & Your Dog
New Series on Life Events where Sparky shares insight into how to manage or plan for difficult or Happy times that change your life and your dog’s life - Today is about coping with a loss relative to your dog
Dogs Should Have Time to Be Dogs
Sparky speaks to Marc Berkoff recent interview with PPG's Nikki Tudge, and his observations on the pressures owners put on a dog. Sparky relates how the Muskoka Dog Social Club aligns to this thought; dogs should have time to be dogs!
Sudden Behaviour Changes - the Top 3 Reasons
Sparky talks to sudden behaviour changes, reviewing the top three reasons and what to do about them.
4 Must-Have Tips for Off-Lead Forest Walk
Sparky gives you four must-have tips for when you walking your dog off-lead in the forest.
My Dog Has Run Away: Missing Dogs & Why They Run Away
Runaway dogs: Sparky explains why it happens, who it happens to, and how to resolve.
Dogs & Halloween - Sparky's Daily Video
Sparky speaks about Dogs & Halloween explaining why dogs hate Halloween and how to prevent bad 'boo'-haviour!
Cold Weather Fashion Preparedness for Dogs
Sparky talks coats for dogs: what type of coats for the right weather, and shows you some super-cute coats
Road Trip with Rover? Four Things You Must Know
Sparky gives you four important tips for travel with your dog.
Dog Biting - Why it Happens and Who's to Blame
Sparky explains the likely reason a dog bites a human and who is to blame - the person bitten, the dog or the owner - our workshop this weekend you will learn so much to prevent being bitten in addition to so much more.
Hear about a Customer Complaint & What We Did About It.
A complaint against The Muskoka Dog© Store and how we handled it - did we do the right thing? We ask you to give us your opinion.
Autumn Corn Roast for Members
Members of the Muskoka Dog Social Club will be enjoying an Autumn Corn Roast today with their Dogs, both at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Firewood is cut, blankets are ready stacked beside cosy chairs set close to the outdoor fireplace. Doggie Hor'derves (chicken and bacon) are being prepared. We have also added to the Corn Roast with wonderful slices of hot peameal bacon right from a cast iron pan, because it works so well with a crisp afternoons and evenings (and let's face it, bacon works anywhere, right?!) Startlight has been ordered and previewed last night - all looks good!
Life-Hacks for When You Are Sick & Your Dog Wants to Play
Sparky gives some life-hacks on how to exercise your dog when you are sick.
Select your Dog Vacation Caregivers Carefully
Sparky gives you some tips to think about as you begin to plan your fall or winter getaways. See in the comment section a planning guide - a gift from Sparky to you.
Fighting in Multi-Dog Household - Why & How
Sparky explains reasons why fighting occurs in a multi-dog household and how we deal with it.
How to create that magical relationship with your dog
Sparky talks today about how to begin developing an epic relationship with your dog - it is forever life-changing
Preventing Fear of Gun Shots & Loud Noises
Sparky explains how to prevent fear of loud noise, like trucks and gun shots.
Before the Dog Growls at New Baby - What to Do?
Sparky explains preventative measures to take before a new baby comes home. Please share if you know someone who is expecting this important information. Help your dog find a new child the best thing that has ever happened to him/her. No need to give them up.