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Animal-Related Grief - Part Two
By Nadja Lubiw-Hazard, DVM Part Two of a four-part series on Animal-Related Grief If you are struggling with grief after the loss of a...
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Nicola Smith
- Aug 7
Dogs in Advertising: The Perfect Partners in Marketing
Advertising has always been an art of captivating attention, triggering emotions, and making lasting impressions. While various...
Nicola Smith
- Jul 14
Pet Grief and What Makes it Unique
By Nadja Lubiw-Hazard, DVM Part one of a four-part series on Animal-Related Grief The human-animal bond, although different than...
Nicola Smith
- Mar 3
5 Tips to Protect Your Dogs Paws in Winter
Winter is not over yet and it can sure be a harsh season for our canine companions, particularly when it comes to their paw pads. Snow,...
Nicola Smith
- Mar 27, 2022
Top 7 Things to Train your Dog
Training can be lots of fun, but it can also be challenging to know the most important things to focus on. I often see that people with...
Nicola Smith
- Nov 28, 2021
10 Best Gifts for Dog Lovers
Being a dog mom or dad makes you a special kind of person. If you are a good dog owner, you probably love affection, are compassionate,...
Nicola Smith
- Jul 30, 2021
5 Tips To Train Your Dog To Be Home Alone
It is getting to that time where a lot of people are starting to head back to work. Whether it's for two or five days a week, many pet...
Nicola Smith
- May 12, 2020
Well adjusted dogs - Chiropractic care for your dogs
Today we spoke with Dr. Taron Carruthers, who is a chiropractor and COAC certified animal chiropractor. She is the co-founder of...
Nicola Smith
- Apr 26, 2020
Dog grooming at home during COVID-19
Over the past few weeks, I have received a handful of questions from owners asking me questions about dog grooming at home. This...
Nicola Smith
- Nov 17, 2019
Toronto Dog Walking - Off-leash Dog parks vs On-leash Walks
With the increasing number of dogs in the city, we are looking to evaluate what the best way is to help dog owners and their Toronto dog...
Nicola Smith
- Sep 22, 2019
Toronto dog walking expert on how to deal with off-leash dog
I am one of those people; when safe, my dog is quite often off-leash. She has never demonstrated any aggression toward another dog and...
Nicola Smith
- Jul 14, 2019
10 Things to look for when hiring a Dog Walker in Toronto
When looking for a dog walker, the 10 points below should be considered a must. Remember to keep checking your dog's behaviour and have a...
Nicola Smith
- Mar 3, 2019
Tips to keep your dog safe in extreme cold Toronto weather
Throughout January we have all experienced brutal winter temperatures and cutting winds that have chilled us to our very core; and our...
Nicola Smith
- Sep 2, 2018
5 Reasons your dog needs to be walked in Toronto
"Did you know our little furry friends need exercise everyday to keep their joints nice and limber along with keeping their heart nice...
Nicola Smith
- May 13, 2018
5 Healthy Treats for you and your Toronto dog
Apples The old Welch saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” has remained sound advice, as apples continue to be praised as a...
Nicola Smith
- Oct 22, 2017
Why I choose a raw diet for my dog as a Toronto dog owner
December 13, 2018 For those of you who don't know, my dog Lyla is an 8 year old female Rottweiler. For 7 years of those 8 years, I fed...
Nicola Smith
- Aug 20, 2017
Toronto dog walkers investigating why dogs eat grass?
Despite innumerable articles written on the topic, no one seems to know exactly why dogs graze on grass or other plant material. Are they...
Nicola Smith
- Jun 11, 2017
How to crate train your Toronto puppy
Cheers to summer, warm weather and of course to puppy season. For those of you who don’t know, the newest member to join our family just...
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