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26/02/2025

Little man Ace looking proper chuffed. He should be! His devoted momma and him are working hard on some confidence building skills!

25/02/2025

22/02/2025

Sweet little Boo gave me loads of love for my first visit with her and her family. I have worked with a fair amount of Frenchton 's over the years and they never fail to charm me. Brilliant and affectionate. She is no exception.

19/02/2025

I don't think we needed science to tell us just how awesome dogs are. I am completely blown away by them every day. We are keenly aware, however, that not everyone can see the potential for awesomeness in their dogs yet. We can help with that.
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18/02/2025

Also, my new retirement plan 😍

12/02/2025

Do you have a puppy you are struggling to get socialized during their critical period for socialization? Let us know if you want us to run this fun playgroup on Tuesday evenings in Yorkton, and if there is enough interest, we will make it happen!! wigglebums.ca

10/02/2025

I understand that not every vet understands the difference between balanced training and positive reinforcement training, but IF they are recommending trainers, it is in their best interest to understand it. Admitting you don't know is the first step to seeking more knowledge. Make sure you are asking the questions of any trainer you recommend or even if they want to leave cards or info in your reception area.

Make sure you know if they use aversive equipment like shock, prong, or choke collars. Make sure you are checking their website and social media to ensure they are being transparent.

Anybody can claim they are a trainer as there is no oversight or regulations in the industry. If you are going to make recommendations, it is in your best interest to ensure that they are consistent with the guidelines set out by the CVMA which states: "The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) supports the use of training methods for dogs that are humane and based on current scientific knowledge of canine learning theory. Reward-based methods are highly recommended. Aversive methods are strongly discouraged as they do not address the underlying cause of the undesired behaviour and may cause fear, distress, anxiety, pain or physical injury to the dog."

09/02/2025

Have you seen our resource section lately??!! We have a lot of free resources and information on our website and are adding more all the time! https://www.wigglebums.ca/resources

05/02/2025

Have you considered medicinal mushrooms for yourself? I know I have and even considered buying some kits and growing my own!!! They are equally as beneficial for your pets in powdered form and there are several places that sell them.

North Hound Life - https://www.northhoundlife.com
Adored Beast Apothocary - https://www.adoredbeast.ca
Furbabies - https://www.furbabiesco.com/

04/02/2025

And further to our discussion from yesterday, we have our favourite Canadian brands in the treat biz. (and we do love our treats).

Crumps - https://crumps.ca/
Benny Bully's - https://bennybullys.com/
Puppy Love - https://www.puppylovepetproducts.ca/
Kettle Craft - https://www.kettlecraftpetproducts.com/
Jays - https://jaystastyadventures.com/
Tilted Barn - https://tiltedbarnpetco.com/
Caledon Farms - https://www.caledonfarms.ca/
Yappetizers - https://yappetizers.com/
Granville Island Pet Treatery - https://pettreatery.com/
PureBites - https://purebites.com/
Northern Biscuits - https://northernbiscuit.ca/

There are also many locally made and owned treat companies that aren't national brands yet. If you are a treat company that is insured, registered and Canadian made and owned, or if you know of such a company, then feel free to let us know in the comments!!!

04/02/2025

I truly value our independent vets. They literally fight every day to keep the doors open and maintain their empathy for our loved ones. Against a tidal wave of corporate greed too I have come to find. Take a look at this Fifth Estate segment and let me know what you think! How else can we support our independent vet clinics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CiXnoCKu6U

03/02/2025

In light of the disagreement we seem to be having with our neighbours to the south, we thought we would highlight some amazing Canadian brands that you can research. These foods are Canadian Made and Canadian Owned and have quality ingredients.

Horizon - https://horizonpetfood.com/
First Mate - https://firstmate.com/dog-food/
Petcurean - https://petcurean.com/
Nutrience - https://nutrience.com/
Oven Baked Traditions - https://www.ovenbakedtradition.com/en/
Canadian Naturals - https://canadiannaturals.com/
Hurraw - https://hurraw.ca/
Smack - https://ca.smackpetfood.com/
Carna4 - https://carna4.com/
Harlow's Blend - https://harlowblend.com/
Zoë - https://zoeforpets.com/

Any we missed? Some were purposely omitted due to not being Owned by Canadians or simply because we don't care for the ingredients panel.

30/01/2025

🐾✨ Exciting News for All Puppy Parents! ✨🐾

If you're looking for a fun, positive, and effective way to train your puppy while building a strong bond, these classes are for you! 🐶💖 We’ll focus on all the basics and more using evidence-based, positive reinforcement methods to help your pup develop good manners, confidence, and essential life skills.

If you're looking for a fun, positive, and effective way to train your puppy while building a strong bond, these classes are for you! 🐶💖 We’ll be focusing on all the basics and more using evidence based, positive reinforcement methods to help your pup develop good manners, confidence, and essential life skills.

📅 Starts: March 11th 📍 Location: Land Titles Building, Yorkton ⏰ Time: 7pm 💵 Cost: $250

Spots are limited to 6, so don’t wait! Reserve your puppy’s spot today and join us for a journey of growth, fun, and connection. 🐕✨

27/01/2025

SO MUCH THIS!!!! In none of my two retail pet stores did we sell plastic food containers. This is not new information, but some are still not aware. If you store kibble in plastic containers, make sure you leave it in the bag. Keep out only what you can use in 3 weeks and freeze the rest. We are also finding out more and more what deleterious effects microplastics have on health.

25/01/2025

When the happiest dog on earth also makes an awesome logo. ❤️

22/01/2025

Too many of my clients have fallen victim to this unregulated industry. Too many clients and their dogs are harmed by "trainers" lacking education and integrity.
You all deserve better!

16/01/2025

Patrick Swayze once said, "They told me my house smelled like dogs, and I asked them, do you know what a dog smells like?" It smells like gratitude, loyalty, nobility, affection, pure unconditional love. And in spite of all they been through. They don't smell like resentment. So blessed that my house smells like dogs.

13/01/2025

New Blog Post!!!
Right now, there are people trying to vet Board & Train programs for their dogs. We are going to go through the pitfalls and examine why they may be unsuitable and under what circumstances they are useful. https://www.wigglebums.ca/post/are-board-trains-the-answer-to-your-prayers-or-nightmare-fuel

More and more, people are choosing board & train programs for their dogs. Much like choosing a trainer to begin with, it is a very risky.