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Holiday Food Safety for Dogs. What You Should and Should Not Share

Dec 15, 2025

The holidays bring family, food, and celebration. They also bring a higher risk of emergency vet visits for dogs.Many holiday foods and household items are dangerous for dogs. Some are toxic. Others cause blockages, pancreatitis, or severe stomach upset.If you are unsure, do not share. Dogs do not need holiday table scraps to feel included.  Unsafe Holiday Foods for DogsThese foods should never be given to dogs. Even small amounts can be dangerous.Common unsafe holiday foods ...

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Why Dogs Get Stressed During the Holidays and How You Can Help

Dec 15, 2025

The holidays are busy, loud, and unpredictable. For many dogs, this is not fun. It is stressful.Dogs thrive on routine, structure, and clear expectations. Holiday chaos disrupts all three. Even well-trained, friendly dogs can struggle when their environment changes too fast.Understanding why dogs experience holiday stress helps you prevent behavior issues before they start.Why Dogs Get Stressed During the HolidaysDogs feel safest when life is predictable. During the holidays, everything changes ...

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Water Safety

Jul 13, 2025

Water Safety Don’ts1. Don’t Throw Your Dog Into the WaterForcing your dog into water can cause fear, trauma, or even panic drowning. Let them build confidence on their own terms.2. Don’t Assume All Dogs Can SwimNot all breeds are natural swimmers. Age, health conditions, and body shape all affect swimming ability. Bulldogs and senior dogs especially need extra care.3. Don’t Let Your Dog Swim Too LongDogs get tired—sometimes suddenly. Short swim sessions with breaks ...

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Summer Heat

Jul 12, 2025

Whether you’re in Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops, or out on the trails, here’s what you need to know about keeping your dog safe in hot weather, including what to do—and what not to do.Summer Heat Do’s for Dogs Beat the heat without skipping your dog’s exercise, enrichment, or routine. Here’s how to train smart when temperatures rise:1. Walk Early or Late Avoid mid-day sun. Walk in the early morning or evening when pavement is cool and temps are ...

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Surviving Winter

Feb 16, 2021

 Surviving a Deep Freeze! With the winter months upon us we may need to become more creative when training our dogs, especially when the temperature drops below zero.  While some breeds may thrive in these arctic conditions, for others we will need to consider alternative options when the weather is cold to keep our pets safe.  As we all know, our dogs need daily training that includes mental and physical exercise, even when it’s chilly outside.  So, here are a ...

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Consistency is Key!

Sep 15, 2020

 Not surprisingly, dogs succeed when they are provided with a consistent environment – an environment with the same boundaries, the same rules, and the same expectations.  All members of the household, family & friends, trainers, daycares, pet sitters, etc. all need to work together to deliver the same message in an effort to create a well-balanced dog.  And, when all facets of a dog’s life align, they will not only succeed, they will thrive.  We often ...

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Maybe It's Not The Dog

Aug 21, 2020

 Maybe It’s Not The Dog Have you ever been to a Dogzies Behavioural/Socialization Class and watched in amazement as your dog performed flawlessly for Wayne?  The same dog that, when under your control, will bark at anything that moves, jump all over you, and pull you down the road on walks.  Now, suddenly, almost magically, they behave like an angel; sitting on command, perfect recall, and walking with that ever elusive “loose leash”.  Or maybe ...

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Beat the Heat

Jun 30, 2020

 Summertime is on the horizon and so is the summer heat.  But, did you know that dogs only produce sweat on areas of their body that are not covered by fur?  That means, for most dogs, the only way they can cool themselves down in the heat is by sweating through their nose and paw pads or by panting.  These limitations mean that dogs are extremely susceptible to hyperthermia, otherwise known as heat exhaustion. However, that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying ...

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