Author - Steve King

Love it or hate it but the fact is dogs lick, some a lot. My dog is very much the licker, so much so I’m tempted to rename him Sir Lickalot! So why do...

“Can you smell that?” has to be the dumbest question anyone could ever ask a dog. Of all the senses, smell is primary for a dog. In fact...

On the spectrum of being OCD to being totally laid back, we, as humans, ALL have our habits and quirks. What makes no sense to one person, makes perfect sense...

Marathon runner or couch potato? Canada’s cleverest person or complete dodo? Let’s go for somewhere in the middle with both of these! When it comes...

Have you ever gone to a place that you’ve never been before and where the people don’t speak the same language as you? Does the expression...

During our therapy dog work in the community, we observe some amazing events or get feedback from people that can put a smile on your face (or a tear in your...

In past weeks we’ve looked at both therapy and service dogs. This week let’s dive into the third category of “people helping” dogs:...

As humans we are taught, when meeting someone new, to look them in the eye when we first greet them. This sends a signal that we are sincere in our greeting...

Off-leash dog parks can be the most relaxing of places or hell on earth depending on the dogs (and owners) who show up on any given day. Designed to be a place...

Unless the workplace happens to be a groomers, a doggy day care or a dog training facility, the odds of your boss letting you take your dog to work with you...