Mixed Messages in Training Your Dog
As pet owners, we all face a common issue - mixed messages that we tend to give to our furry friends. This is especially concerning if...
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Anastassia
Apr 163 min read
Your New Rescue (Puppy or Dog)
“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, and filling the emptiness we didn’t ever know we had.” - Thom Jones Owning and...
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Anastassia
Mar 143 min read
Grooming your Shiba Inu 😅
Shiba Inus are known for their gorgeous coats. Shiba Inus are also known for blowing their gorgeous coats as any other double-coated dogs...
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Anastassia
Nov 9, 20234 min read
Bringing Home Two Puppies at Once
Welcoming home two puppies at the same time ... Twice the love? Sure! Twice the fun? At times. Unfortunately, it is also way more than...
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Anastassia
Aug 11, 20232 min read
POTTY BUSINESS TROUBLES
As a breeder im used to dealing with tonnes of poop 💩 and pee and not just from cleaning the yard and my lawn. Puppies are not born...
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Anastassia
Feb 25, 20236 min read
Should You Send Your Dog to a Training “Boot Camp”?
Here’s what to know about boarding and training before you drop off your dog. Have you considered sending your dog to stay with a trainer...
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Anastassia
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Choosing the groomer for your dog
Choosing the groomer for your dog I’ve had a few concerning calls over the past couple of months. Concerned owners sharing their not so...
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Anastassia
Jan 31, 20235 min read
THE GREAT EXPECTATIONS: What to Expect When Adopting a New Dog
THE TRAP OF UNMET EXPECTATIONS There are different versions of the trap of unmet expectations. One of the most common is what I call the...
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Anastassia
Jan 17, 20238 min read
Common Excuses For Not Socializing Your Puppy
👉"Our last dog was perfectly trustworthy." Maybe you were just lucky and picked a born-to-be-perfect puppy. Or maybe you were an...
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Anastassia
Jan 10, 20232 min read
American Akita vs Japanese Akita Inu
Two breeds. A side by side photo of a 3.5 year old male Japanese Akitainu (left) and a 1 year old female American Akita. (right) In 2020,...
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Anastassia
Dec 19, 202210 min read
How to Safely Introduce Your Dog to Other Dogs
Given that our canine companions are a social species, you might think introducing two dogs would be a simple matter of turning them...
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Anastassia
Dec 16, 20226 min read
WHAT PUNISHMENT MEANS IN DOG BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
Ok, so lately I had been approached by a few clients of our boarding hotel facility and extended fur family members on one important...
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Anastassia
Dec 15, 20225 min read
How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping on People
Dogs naturally like to jump up. It’s one of the ways they explore the world around them, including the humans they meet. Unfortunately...
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Anastassia
Aug 5, 20229 min read
New Puppy Tips and Questions Answered
For the past few weeks, as I have been saying goodbye 🥹 to each darling little sammie and shiba puppy face – sending them off with their...
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Anastassia
Jul 21, 20225 min read
Clicker Train Your Pup for Better Impulse Control and Obedience
Clicker training is a good thing to teach your pup because it enables you to mark good behaviors in a consistent way. The clicker sound...
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Anastassia
Jul 20, 20226 min read
Puppy Proofing Basics
Puppy Proofing Basics The day has finally arrived! Your new bundle of fur is coming home! And now the preparation begins. As a...
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Anastassia
Jul 20, 20225 min read
Dog vaccines: What you need to know to protect your puppy
New to puppyhood? Be a responsible dog owner that knows that having a puppy/dog comes with a series of responsibilities. One of the most...
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Anastassia
Jul 19, 20225 min read
How to avoid new puppy health scares
Few things in life are more exciting than bringing home a new puppy! Adding a furry new member to the family sets you up for years of...
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Anastassia
Jul 18, 20224 min read
TRAINING THROUGH PLAY
The first weeks and months with a new puppy are a wonderful experience. You want to spend as much time as possible snuggling and playing...
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Anastassia
Jul 13, 20221 min read
TO ORDER OUR RECOMMENDED DRY KIBBLE
If you are determined to feed dry kibble choose TLC made in Canada for Canadian breeders. To order your first bag of food before your new...
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