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With all the hub bub in the papers the past month or so about dogs running off leash I thought I would put in my two cents. For me, much of the controversy boils down to common sense and good manners. I think people have forgotten basic good manners.
Private dog training isn’t cheap. I can remember looking around, asking friends if they had used a dog trainer or knew of one. At the time I had a new puppy and wasn’t sure what to do with him! I had dogs as a kid but like many families, my mom and older brothers did most of the work. All I had to do was play with them...
I don’t think there is anything that gives me more pleasure (family aside) than spending time just hanging with my dogs. Whether it’s taking them for a walk around the neighbourhood, driving to a park where they can run off leash, having them lie under my desk or beside me on the couch, as long as they are close by, I feel relaxed. I even go to Tim’s drive through for coffee when I don’t really want one, just so they can get out of the house, if I’m feeling too lazy for a walk.
There is a principle to getting things done, commonly known as “chunking it down”. This is simply the act of breaking up what appears to be a large task into smaller, do-able steps. Many of us use that in our everyday life. At first the idea of remodeling a bathroom seems overwhelming, but once you decide on a plan and look at each job independently of each other, the whole idea becomes more appealing. It doesn’t seem so hard to replace some floor times, or to paint a few walls and before you know it, you primary goal has been achieved.
Our community events calendar features a monthly listing of training seminars, dog trade shows, fairs and/or fundraising events for dogs in and around the Greater Toronto Area.
Wouldn't it be a great world if our dogs could truly understand the spoken word; could learn just like babies do? I believe we talk far too much to our pets, expecting them to understand what we are saying and getting upset when they don't perform when we ask. That leads us to think they are stubborn or stupid or trying to take over the world with their "dominant" personality.
Proper Television is seeking EXTREME dog lovers for a fun, high profile new series where real-life dog owners show off their dogs for a chance to win a CASH PRIZE!
We all want to give our children the best childhood we can. Growing up with a pet can be one of the most wonderful experiences. It can teach responsibility and compassion. We want our children to share great memories of hanging out with the family dog, playing fetch in the backyard, trips to the cottage, swimming in the lake and bedtime snuggles.
This month we feature Ernie an approximately 5 year old dachshund who has such a youthful spirit he often acts like a teenager. He weighs in at approx. 10 pounds, is fully vetted including neutering, all vaccines and microchipped and as well, he had oral surgery to attend to his neglected dental needs.
Why do so many of us have difficulty with change? Just the thought of change can produce stress and anxiety in the best of us. Think about the last time you changed your job, or your address. While it might have been exciting thinking about it, when the day arrives it is often difficult to cope with the changes it makes to our daily routine. Over time, the new routine becomes the norm until the next change. The act or an instance of making change can put many people in a tailspin.
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