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 147 min read
Samoyeds and Grooming
Ok, so I have been procrastinating on this post for the last month 😅 but with the amount of annual spring shedding and grooming tips...
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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 6, 20234 min read
Why Do Dogs Growl?
Here’s what you need to know if you’ve ever wondered why your dog growls when you pet him/her, pick him/her up, brush him/her – or why...
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Anastassia
Feb 4, 20234 min read
Let's talk about SERVICE DOGS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOGS and THERAPY DOGS
Do you know the difference between all of the three working dogs listed above? This is probably one of the most unpopular topics for any...
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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 6, 20231 min read
PREDICTABLE PATTERNS AND WHY THEY MATTER
We can help our dogs to cope in our world by providing predictable patterns that they can follow, even when the unpredictable happens....
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Anastassia
Jan 6, 20232 min read
IN THE FACE OF FEAR
There is a common belief that comforting a dog that is scared, anxious or stressed will just reinforce or encourage them to feel this...
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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 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 16, 20224 min read
Two simple games for shy and fearful puppies to boost their confidence
It’s your job to help and show your puppy that the “scary thing” isn’t so scary after all, and one of the best ways to do that is by...
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Anastassia
Jul 13, 20229 min read
kidnaped from another universe
If I would add a mile for every time I had been approached for reassurance and support (which i love doing! I'm here for all my pups for...
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