Dogs don’t have the DNA to come up to you, swing their front paws around your neck and whisper in your ear how much they like you so how do you answer...
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.
Columnists - Steve King
Is your dog bored?
Are we there yet? Mom I’m bored, there’s nothing to do! These expressions of boredom will never be SPOKEN by a dog but once you begin to understand...
Columnists - Steve King
How to make your dog happy
Dogs are complex creatures that have simple needs. When you break it down, outside of medical conditions that occur, dogs are happy when the following needs...
Columnists - Steve King
How dogs learn
A bit like Big Brother, dogs are ALWAYS watching us and reading our body language. I’m ever more convinced that dogs must have a second pair of eyes, for...
Columnists - Steve King
How dogs learn
There is a feeling of excitement in the air: today is the day when mom is expected to give birth to her litter. The whelping box is clean and ready and now you...
Columnists - Steve King
Life through Finn’s eyes
Hi, my name is Finn and I’m a 5 year old Labradoodle. I live with dad (Steve) and mom (Marilyn) here in Chestermere. I’m not in the therapy dog...
Columnists - Steve King
Living with a dog
Whatever happens after a dog is introduced to the family home, one thing is for sure: life will never be the same again! Akin to having a new baby in your...
Columnists - Steve King
Dog phrases, expressions and quotes
People come out with the strangest expressions sometimes, so let’s take a look at some of those relating to dogs. •”Three dog night”: the...
Columnists - Steve King
Stages of Puppyhood
People sometimes ask me “what are the critical periods in a puppy’s life in terms of development?” This is an important subject if you want...
Columnists - Steve King
Famous Dogs in history
Dogs have become famous throughout history for various reasons. Maybe they appeared on the silver screen or won our hearts for their courage or loyalty...