Transforming Lives Through Rescue

Transforming Lives Through Rescue

When Hounds Fly, Don’t You Want Me, and Toronto Dog Moms have teamed up to bring you an awesome event: Transforming Lives Through Rescue What will be happening? We’ve gathered a team of experts from the pet professional industry for a panel discussion on...
Becoming a Professional Dog Trainer

Becoming a Professional Dog Trainer

There are a huge number of programs out there promising to teach you how to become a dog trainer. But there are only a few that actually give you the level of education and practical experience needed to truly BE a professional. The Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer...
Beat the Heat: Keeping our Dogs Cool

Beat the Heat: Keeping our Dogs Cool

There is real danger when the temperatures rise for our dogs. We can’t take them for the same length of walks, or sometimes even on the same routes. Heat stroke, burned paws, and dehydration are all possible. There ARE ways we can keep our dogs happy and cool during...
Scary or Supportive? Puppy Socialization Done Right

Scary or Supportive? Puppy Socialization Done Right

Am I doing it right? Everybody that gets a new puppy has one thing at the top of their mind: socialization. But what IS it? HOW do you do it? WHEN should you start?   What is socialization? From Oxford Languages: the activity of mixing socially with others.the process...
Dogs at the Cottage

Dogs at the Cottage

It’s the ultimate summer dream: swimming, hiking, and hanging out by the fire, all with your BFF – the dog. More frequently though, we hear stories about chasing after the dog that went bounding after a squirrel, or realizing your dog barks at people...