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Teenage Terrors - Why Your Dog is Regressing in their Training
If your dog is around 7 months old, and suddenly acting like a preschooler on steroids - this post is for you. By the end of this post, you'll understand why that's happening & what the heck to do now. Cue Teenagers - by My Chemical Romance 🎸🐶 What's Happening to My Dog?! Just like human teenagers, your dog is absolutely flooded with hormones and a new sense of independence - maybe even a little more confidence. Changes are happening not just in their body, but in their bra
Gabrielle M
Nov 113 min read


Potty Training for Puppies : An Easy Guide from The Dog Mamaa
Potty training for puppies doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful! Whether you’re bringing home a brand-new puppy or just need a refresher, this guide will walk you through the essentials to help your puppy succeed. Want a printable version of this guide? Step 1: Set Up Your Puppy’s Potty Space Choose one of the following options: Pooch Patch – an indoor grass pad Outside Designated Area – a quiet spot outdoors A note about pee pads: If your ultimate goal is for yo
Gabrielle M
Nov 23 min read


Empowering Your Reactive Dog: 5 Tips from a Professional Dog Trainer
Living with a reactive dog can be challenging for both of you - we know from personal experience. It can be difficult to find ways to...
Gabrielle M
Sep 10, 20245 min read


Harmonious Howl-idays: Dog Training Tips for a Stress-Free and Joyful Season!
With the holiday season approaching, most of us are looking forward to celebrating with our family & fur babies. You may have plans to...
Gabrielle M
Dec 18, 20233 min read


Teaching an Over Excitable Dog to Chill
One of the most common training inquiries we receive regard dog parents seeking help on teaching their dog to be calm in different...
Gabrielle M
Dec 1, 20234 min read


Resolving Leash Reactivity
As a dog parent, many of us have had encounters with leash reactivity whether our own dog was the culprit, or a neighbourhood dog. Leash reactivity manifests itself in undesirable behaviours that causes stress on both ends of the leash. Through our Reactive Dog Rehab training service, we have helped countless Toronto clients find resolution & enjoy walks with their dog again, and are excited to share our most valuable tips and tricks in this post. This blog post will help y
Gabrielle M
Nov 30, 20235 min read
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