Just about dogs

If you’re planning to travel to the United States with your dog, there’s an important update you need to know about. Starting August 1st, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing new regulations for dogs entering the U.S. These rules are particularly important for dog owners in Canada or for those […]

Socialization is your puppy learning how to interact appropriately in the variety of situations they will encounter in life with you inside and outside of your home and yard with people, other animals, textures and sounds. Your dog needs to learn to be a dog with other dogs, to be well behaved and tolerant of

Resource guarding happens when a dog feels something they value (the resource) is threatened. When this happens the dog may display behaviours intended to keep others away from the resource, such as stiffening or hovering over the resource when approached. The pet may also stare, lip curl, growl, bark, snap or lunge, and may even

Chestermere lakes water quality is tested by Chestermere Public Works weekly from May to October, or when the water levels are high. The water is only tested at the 4 beach areas in Chestermere. The water quality is tested for the safety of humans swimming in the lake. When it comes to dogs however, there

Things to consider before adding a new puppy to the family: The purchase price is only the first investment in a happy, healthy family member. It is very important to consider many other questions before taking home the puppy you saw advertised. Most humane societies or rescue organizations have a calculated estimate, and should be

These gentle giants will astound you with their size! Here are just a few of the largest dog breeds in the world. 1. Great Dane: A strong and friendly breed originally bred to hunt wild boar. The world record holder for tallest dog Zeus, measured in at a 7 feet 4 inches when standing on his

We all know dogs have an amazing sense of smell, but did you know a dog can smell: Bacteria: Dogs have been used since 1970 to sniff out bacteria diseased bee colonies, to help prevent the spread of infection. The work that would take a human 2 days, is accomplished by the dog in 45

Training a dog can be a lot of fun! Training your dog improves the bond you share, and rewards the entire family with a much more enjoyable and well loved pet. Read on for some basic training tips! Earned Praise Praise is the most important motivation for a dog. Dogs have evolved with a need