Nicola Smith
Ontario Hiking Trails with your Dog
Anyone feel like during COVID, all the weekends and days kind of blur together from one to the next? Thankfully the warm weather is...
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Nicola Smith
- Apr 26, 2021
Transportation for your Toronto Dog
Who loves to bring their dog with them everywhere? I sure do. If my dog is allowed to go where I am going, more times than not, he is...
Nicola Smith
- Jan 7, 2021
How much does it cost to have a dog in the first year?
Bringing a puppy into your life can be rewarding in so many ways. They are our best friends, our companions; they help keep us healthy,...
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
- May 19, 2019
A Look at 10 Most Popular Dogs in Canada
Every year the Canadian Kennel Club, Canada’s primary registry for purebred dogs releases a list of the most popular breeds across...
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
- Jan 14, 2018
5 Things to consider before getting a big dog in Toronto
First off, I’d like to begin by saying that, by no means am I trying to dissuade anyone from getting a big dog. In fact, throughout my...
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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