Bark Busters Canada - Dog Obedience Training

21/03/2025

Some chewers are professionals. 😆

20/03/2025

Here comes flea season. Remember that if your pet gets fleas, your household probably will, too. Talk to your vet about the best prevention for your pup!

19/03/2025

Turns out it's just spring. 😆

19/03/2025

Every rescue dog has the potential to be a rockstar companion! 🐶 Building trust and clear communication is key. With consistent leadership, positive reinforcement, and canine-friendly training, your rescue pup can gain confidence and thrive in their new home. Ready to transform your dog's behaviour? We can help!

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18/03/2025

This is a real concern in any part of Canada that has seen intense rains lately, intense snowfall that is now melting, or both. Flood waters and standing water can host all sorts of dangers for your dogs! Everything from bacteria, to chemicals that had been spilled on the ground, to sharp or electrified objects, to softened river edges that can give way or suck you into the mud.

Make sure that you and your dogs stay well back from flooded areas, even if the water has just receded. Practice your dog's leash-walking skills, and their recall just in case!

Please be careful out there, everyone.

We are receiving multiple reports of flooding from various locations in the province.

With the large snowpack in some areas, combined with mild temperatures and rain, this is going to be an escalating issue.

Please be vigilant! Keep yourself and your kids well away from any rivers, streams and creeks. Keep your pets on a leash. The flooded banks of these waterways are either still frozen, or very muddy and slick. Not worth trying to get a closer look.

-Patricia

Image courtesy of Jess in Grand Valley, which is west of Orangeville Ontario, and shared via Ontario Storm Reports.

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March 16, 2025

17/03/2025

We hope you have a lucky day! 🍀

16/03/2025

Secret is a marvellous dancer 😍

Watch Secret dancing a jig to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

15/03/2025

Meet Milo & Mabel! 🐶🐾

Milo the and Mabel the are senior pups adapting to their new life in Montreal. At first, walking them together was a challenge—they would rile each other up, making walks stressful for everyone.

By focusing on individual training first, building leadership, and reinforcing calm behavior, we were able to set them up for success. Now, they can enjoy peaceful walks **together**! Training is all about **patience, consistency, and setting your dog up to succeed.** 💛

If you need help with leash walking, reactivity, or other challenges, let’s work together! 🐕✨

14/03/2025

😆 It's actually common to train your dog into a behaviour by accident. It doesn't even have to involve treats. In fact, it's usually because of simple miscommunication—giving human responses that read like a reward from your dog's perspective.

Fortunately, effective dog-human communication is our specialty! If your dog has picked up some frustrating behaviours, your local Bark Busters trainer would be more than happy to help.

Learn to speak Dog!
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13/03/2025

Look at this cutie! Unfortunately, Emmy had been biting—both playfully, and when she was feeling unsafe, for example when someone was picking her up. She was also having a terrible time at the groomer's, and had been struggling to come when called.

Her humans have done a wonderful job of learning how to make Emmy feel safer around human hands, (which will help her feel calmer with the groomer!) how to teach Emmy to come when called, and how to keep her teeth to herself.

There's more to do, but they all did a fantastic job during their first session!

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Emmy is an 8 month old from Windsor.

12/03/2025

It can be all three.

12/03/2025

Top 7 Benefits of Puppy Obedience Training!

1️⃣ Builds trust & communication 🤝
2️⃣ Boosts socialization with dogs & people 🐕
3️⃣ Increases confidence in new situations 🌟
4️⃣ Prevents unwanted behaviours 🚫
5️⃣ Teaches life-saving commands ⚠️
6️⃣ Encourages good manners 🎓
7️⃣ Strengthens your bond ❤️

A well-trained puppy grows into a happy and well-behaved dog! 🐾 Ready to start training? Bark Busters can help! Find a trainer near you:
https://www.barkbusters.ca/

11/03/2025

Meet Coquitlam's sweetest 3 year old Pomeranian, Moose.

Little moose here is used to calling all the shots at home. Leadership is the most important thing for this guy, and we can establish this by not giving in to Moose's demands.

Keep up the good work Moose!🫎

10/03/2025

Have you been thinking about bringing an English Springer Spaniel home to join your family? Well they are our "E" of our A-Z breed spotlight series!

Here's how to decide if an English Springer Spaniel might be the perfect fit for you and your lifestyle, and how breed-specific training strategies can make your relationship happy and successful.

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English Springer Spaniels have a lot of enthusiasm and energy, but that can lead to unwanted behaviours, or anxiety when alone. We can help!

09/03/2025

We hope you've had a peaceful weekend. 😆

08/03/2025

Say hi to Hennessy, a 3 1/2 yr old Boxer / Basenji who was a tense boy, way above his pay grade. He was weary of guests, some dogs and didn't like to be left alone. Once his fantastic owner learned how to 'lead him' first, 'love him' second, he knew he was in a strong safe pack. Fun times...

07/03/2025

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06/03/2025

Our domestic dogs have shared their lives with us since the days of being hunter-gatherers, so they have learned a thing or two about how to read our emotions in that time. 💕