Every year in southern Alberta we experience a smoky atmosphere at some point during the summer because of wild fires. Unfortunately this year the smoke hazard...
Author - Steve King
Steve King was President and Founder of Community Therapy Dogs Society, a volunteer with Lions Foundation of Canada and a dog trainer.
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Personal space and time
One of the many things that change once you get a dog is personal space and time. Pre-dog you’d be able to lie in bed comfortably, walk around the house...
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That time of year
Those dog days of summer are just around the corner, although as always in Alberta the corner may be a longer bend than we would want. So although we are still...
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Life through Finn’s eyes (part 2)
Today began differently from what it normally does with mom getting up really early: so early it was still dark! I decided to sleep on in my crate as dad...
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Why oh why (part 2)?
Continuing last week’s theme of “strange” dog quirks: •Why does my dog shake when he’s not wet? Part of it goes back to your...
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Why, oh why (part 1)?
As you’ve noticed, dogs do, what appear to us, strange things at times. “Strange”, as with so much in the natural world, only in the sense of...
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Canine Good Neighbour (CGN)
Your dog has successfully completed a basic obedience class and with on-going training you are pleased with how obedient and well behaved your dog has become...
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Responsibilities of dog ownership
So you’ve made the decision to get a dog. You’ve researched which breed makes sense for your family, lifestyle and budget and today is the big day...
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Lions Foundation of Canada (LFOC)
What are you doing on Saturday May 11th? If nothing comes to mind, let me invite you to join us for the 1st Annual Chestermere Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides...
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Why do dogs roll in foul smells?
So you’ve just collected your dog from the groomer and, being a nice day, decide to take your dog to the local off-leash park. Within seconds you spot...