A Nervous System-Aware Approach to Puppy TrainingBy Karen Cohen | Healthy Houndz, Toronto Summer Can Be Overwhelming—for You and Your Puppy Longer days. More visitors. Shifting routines.While summer can be joyful, it often overwhelms both puppies and their humans. If you’ve been searching how to calm a puppy, or wondering why your puppy won’t settle […]
Tips for Bringing Your Puppy to the Cottage: Continuing Training on Your Getaway It’s that time of year again – the season for weekend getaways to the cottage! If you’re a new puppy parent, you might be wondering how to continue your training routine while enjoying a relaxing retreat. Bringing your puppy to the cottage […]
Unleashing the Rambunctious Pup: Taming the Nipping Nuisance! Hey there, fellow puppy pals and fur-parents! Are you tired of your adorable furball turning into a tiny terror every time you try to play? Well, fear not, because we’re diving nose-first into the world of puppy nipping to uncover why those sharp little teeth just can’t […]
What to Do When Your Dog Doesn’t Obey Cues Are you tired of nagging your dog? Do you wish your dog would listen the first time you asked them to do something? All dogs will, at some point, refuse to respond to a cue that they already know. There are many reasons why a dog […]
Is your dog stubborn? Does your dog ignore you, even though they know what you’re telling them to do? Why Dogs Ignore Their Owners: The ‘Dog Ignores Me’ Dilemma! It may seem that way, but there’s always an underlying reason. Dogs don’t purposefully disobey us to spite us. As they’re unconditionally loving even when we […]
How to Make Your Puppy Love Their Crate Not all dogs instantly embrace the idea of a crate, but with a little patience and a lot of love, you can teach your furry friend to adore their Zen Den. In this guide, we’ll explore some tips and tricks to make the crate a happy place […]
Is Your Furry Friend Turning Your Yard into a Dirt Buffet During Playtime? Discover Why Does My Dog Eat Dirt and Then Throw Up – And How to Put a Stop to It! Picture this: You’re out in the yard, enjoying some quality playtime with your kids and your furry friend Fido. But instead of […]
 Commands to Teach Bringing a new puppy into your life is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with a set of challenges. One of the keys to raising a well-behaved and happy dog is to establish a strong foundation of basic commands early on. These commands not only help you communicate […]
We are fortunate to have many Toronto dog parks in our area. Most are just a short drive away. I love to take my dog for an off-leash walk in the ravines.
Does your dog follow you from room to room? Does it seem like they always need to be as close to you as possible? While dogs are known for getting very attached to their human family members, excessive clinginess can make it difficult for you to relax or get work done. Here’s how you can […]
Are you having trouble keeping your dog in your yard? Whether you keep your dog contained in a fenceless boundary or they have been able to hop over or dig under a fence, it’s dangerous for them to roam. Here’s how you can stop your dog from escaping your yard: Can A Dog Be Trained […]
Does your dog freeze in place, refusing to move forward when you go for on-leash walks? While walking your dog should be fun and relaxing, it can be frustrating when they don’t cooperate. It can be enough to make you avoid taking them for walks altogether, sacrificing the exercise and that precious together time. There […]
