I did my regular guest spot on the radio show “The Motts” today www.themotts.ca and although we had planned to talk about bringing your new puppy home, we ended up talking about dogs that like to steal things when you are not looking. Carol Mott has 2 golden Retrievers, Chase and Darcy, and Chase is an Olympic Kleptomaniac! Not once, but twice, Chase has gone to the neighbors and returned home with a bottle of Vodka LOL you’d think the little guy had a problem with alcohol lol but no, he is a retriever and a bottle is pretty easy to grab. he’s a smart fella too, the bottle was full! lol

So below I lay out a tip you can try if you have a 4 legged klepto among your family. I would love to hear from you if you have tried this and it worked. it takes a bit of time and patience, and prep work, but it works well.

Here is a way for them to correct themselves without you having to be there.

1-      Make a “Shaker” can, Take and empty pop can and about a dozen pennies.

2-      Put the pennies in the pop can and tape the lid with duct tape to prevent the pennies from falling out

3-      Cut a piece of string, about 2 feet long, (it is better to use very thin string)

4-      Tie one end of the string to the can of pennies and the other end to the item your dog likes to steal, and strategically set it up out of your sight where you know your dog will take it.

5-      Make sure you put everything else away so your dog can only grab the item that is booby trapped.

6-      What we want to see, is when the dog takes the item and runs away, the can will fall to the floor and make a loud noise. This will startle the dog to drop the item and run away.

7-      The dog will then associate the loud noise with grabbing the item in question,

8-      Remember dogs learn by cause and effect, the noise will create a negative association to stealing, and they will remember stealing your underwear causes that loud annoying noise to happen, so it’s best not to touch it!!

9-      You should only have to repeat this 2 or 3 times before your dog makes the association

10-   You can set this trap all over the house, in areas where your dog steals items. You can even tie it to a piece of food if your dog likes to surf the counter, just make sure nothing else is available for him to take

11-   Great for shoes, item of clothing, tea towels on the stove, food on the counter, TV remotes, cell phones etc… it can be used with anything your dog likes to steal, you just have to take the time to set it up!!

This technique will work in about 90% of cases. Some dogs are not really affected by noise, so may see the shaker can as fun, and want to play with it. If you have a “stubborn” dog, or one that doesn’t seem affected by the can, you can tie 3 or 4 cans together to increase the noise. This may work.

Do not use this technique if your dog is extremely sensitive to loud noises and has a tendency to “shut down” easily, this could be too much for him.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact

caroline@boldcanine.com

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Here are a few tips to help your dog walk properly on leash:

Make sure you are using the proper equipment for your dog. If you are not sure what type of collar to use, please contact us and we can help guide you. A 6 ft leash is also a safer item than a retractable leash. If you do decide to use a retractable please be extra cautious, as your dog could pull you off your feet much more quickly if he sees a distraction and goes for it.

When your dog pulls, be consistent. With large dogs, we like to change directions on them and walk away. Use your momentum to get them to come with you, your dog will quickly realize that he cannot get to what he wants, without walking nicely For smaller dogs, you can stop walking and wait for the dog to turn around and walk back to you. I would not ask them to come, just wait and see what they do. Let them make the right decision on their own.

Make sure you always reward them for good behavior, if your dog is walking nicely by your side, and making the right decision, tell them they are good! Give them a treat! Avoid using food as bait, the food should come out once the dog is walking nicely. If they pull, change direction on them to get them to focus.Always be gentle, no need for harsh corrections, remember they don’t know any better. They need to learn.Be patient, this takes time, it may take you a while for your dog to understand how to walk properly, but if you take the time, he will get better, guaranteed!

You may also not get very far on your walks for a little while, and that ok, you need to take this time to teach them.

Start in an easier environment, be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to change directions if a distraction surfaces. As your dog gets better, you can take him into more difficult areas with more distractions.

It is always a good idea to enroll in a training class that works a lot on leash walking. This is money and time well spent, If your dog walks well on leash, it will also in general focus more on you. We have training classes that start regularly, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.

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Dogs do not have sweat glands like us humans, they sweat through their pads, and also stay cool by panting. Air comes in through the nose, cools down in the lungs, and gets expelled through the mouth.

Important things to remember when the heat wave hits:

Never leave your dog in the car, even with the windows rolled down. The car will heat up very quickly, and this can be excruciating for your pet, please leave them at home on extreme hot days; they will be much more comfortable for them.

Limit strenuous activity, try to walk your dogs early morning or at night when it’s cooler.

Don’t take your dog for a run in extreme hot weather; this can be very dangerous for them.

Signs your dog is too hot, or suffering from heat exhaustion/heat stroke:

 Very Heavy panting, more than usual

Acting disoriented, seeming Dizzy

If you think something is wrong, take them to your vet immediately

If you need to cool down your dog:

 You can hose them down if they like it

 Wet a towel with cool water (not ice cold) and put it on them

Wet their paws, it helps cool down the body

They have specific doggie cooling coats, cooling mats, and cooling bandanas on the market, if you Google any of those words, you will find loads of companies that provide them.

If you are handy with a sowing machine, you can make your own! Either using terrycloth or “shammy” style material

If you have a plug in fan, you can set one up in an area in the home your dog likes to relax in, the fan will help circulate the air in and out while they are panting

If your dog appears dizzy, disoriented, vomits for no reason or seems unwell after being out for long periods of time, take them to the vet immediately, use the techniques described above in the car on your way to the vet. Heat stroke is very dangerous for dogs. If you suspect heat stroke, cool them down with cool water, not ice cold, as this can send their bodies into shock.

            If you have any questions about this topic, other canine issues or would like to sign up for training classes , please contact us at 1-888-8BOLDK9 or email info@boldcanine.com.

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Summer means vacation and road trips! Road trips can be loads of fun, and if you plan ahead, your dog can also enjoy them as much as we do! Many hotels and resorts now accept friendly dogs, so all you have to do is a bit of research and you may just find a great place to stay!

If you are looking for a hotel that accepts dogs, visit this website www.petfriendly.ca this site will give a list of hotels that are considered pet friendly.

Packing for a road trip with your dog is just like packing for a road trip with your kids lol you need a dedicated doggie bag to put all items you will need within easy reach. Make sure to pack a leash and collar, poop bags, water, water dish, treats, food (if your car ride will be long) I often also pack a bone or something to keep them busy in the car. I also always bring dog towels, in case they go swimming or get dirty.

Safety should also be at the top of your list when travelling with your pet. If your pet is crate trained, this is the safest way to travel. your dog will be much safer in the crate than roaming lose. If  a crate is not an option, they make doggy seat belts which are very safe as well. Its also a good idea to stop every 3-4 hours to let your furry friend stretch his legs and have a bathroom break.

A few years back we decided to get a travel trailer, because with 7 shepherds, hotels can be a bit of a mess, so the nice thing about the trailer is that everything is there,  no need to pack or unpack. The dogs got used to the trailer pretty quickly, we brought exercise pens with us to form a fence around the trailer so that the dogs can have some off leash time (supervised of course) , if you take your dog camping, its a good idea to invest in a couple of these, they fold up easily for travel.
Whenever we travel with our pack, we also always bring alot of chews for them, bullwinkles, marrow bones etc… treats that will occupy them when we want to sit by the campfire and relax!

We also feed raw when we travel, the best way to feed raw on the road is to get a big enough cooler for the food, and get ice every few days. Last year we traveled to PEI for 10 days with 6 of our dogs, and fed raw the whole time. We found some chicken on sale at a grocery store half way through, along with gizzards and liver, so it was easier than we thought!! it was our first major trip with the dogs eating raw, so we weren’t sure how it would all work out, but it was fine.

One thing to also remember is to always have a collar on your dog with identification tags when you travel. the name of your dog and a clear phone number is important. So many times I come across stray dogs that don’t have identification, please ensure you have a tag with accurate info on it.

Before you go, research veterinarians in the area where you will be staying. if you have an emergency, you want to find a vet quickly, if you have it written down you will save time and could save the life of your dog as well!

As always, having a well trained and well behaved dog can make your vacation more pleasant, so its a good idea to practice your training skills a few weeks before you leave to remind your pooch that you remember as well :)

Enjoy your summer, and remember, a tired dog is a good dog! So keep them busy!

Making Raw Convenient

If your dog or cat could talk, they would ask for a raw diet!! 

A raw diet is a natural way to feed your dogs and cats. Dogs and cats are carnivores, they love meat and bones.  If left in the wild, they would not hunt for kibble, they would look for carcasses.  Put a bowl of kibble and a bowl of raw chicken necks down, and see what your dog goes for first.  Why do we feed processed foods to our dogs when we could feed them naturally?

WHY A RAW DIET?

Dogs and cats are meat eaters, yet most kibbles contain little to no meat. Their intestinal tracts are designed to digest fresh meat and bones.  In the wild, wolves and coyotes eat fresh carcasses and meat all the time.  In zoos, tigers and lions are always fed raw meat.  Therefore, it only makes sense to feed our animals the same. 

In days before kibble, dogs would eat table scraps and raw meats from the farms.  It was not uncommon for farmers to give their dogs the leftover cow and pig parts as part of their meal.  The dogs were healthier and lived until they were 15-18 years of age. 

One of my favorite books about the pet food industry is by Anne Martin entitled “Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food” its an eye opener for anyone that feeds kibble.

RAW BONES?

Yes!  Raw, meaty bones; even raw chicken bones!  Dogs and cats have teeth that are designed to tear meat and grind bone.  The only rule here is to give the bones raw.  Never give your animal a cooked bone of any kind.  It is the cooking process which causes the bones to splinter.  We give our dogs full chicken carcasses.  They chew the bones and the dogs love them!  We never have an issue with bones.

BACTERIA IN RAW MEAT

Everyone is concerned about salmonella and bacteria in general.  Remember, dogs and cats are not like humans.  Their bodies are built to fight bacteria.  Often in the wild, animals will bury their food and then go back days later to eat it.  They do fine!  Salmonella is more of a concern for humans not animals.  They have three defenses against salmonella and other bacteria:

1.                               their saliva is full of bacteria-fighting enzymes and many of the bacteria is taken care of right there;

2.                              their stomach acid is different than ours, so if any bacteria survived the saliva, it is taken care of in the stomach; and

3.                              their intestinal tract is much shorter than a human’s intestinal tract, so the bacteria have no time to linger in there.

As for handling raw food, the protocol is the same for humans as well as animals.  Wash your hands as well as the surfaces where the meat touched the counter.  If you follow these practices, you’ll be fine!  When people ask about the bacteria, I always ask them…does your dog lick the ground? like it’s own privates? lick other dogs private? if the answer is yes, then you have no worries, your dog is already a bacteria fighting machine!

I sometimes find it easier to feed the dogs either in their crates or outside in the back yard.

HOW MUCH TO FEED?

The rule of thumb when feeding a raw natural diet is to feed your dog 3% of its body weight.  If you have a very active pooch that does agility and burns calories quickly, you may want to feed him more.  If you have an elderly pet or one that is a couch potato, you would have to feed him less.  So, 3% is a guideline.  What we do at Bold Canine, is take the 3% into consideration and look at our dogs.  We give them more if we feel they are on the slimmer side, and give them less if they are getting chunky.  The younger dogs get more than the older ones since they are more active.  I never use a scale.

WHAT CAN I FEED?

You can feed any form of meat and bones.  The only bones I stay away from are weight-bearing bones of large animals like cows, deer, etc   For example:  leg bones of any large animal.

We feed chicken necks, chicken backs, whole chicken carcasses, pork necks, pork ribblets, turkey necks and backs, beef tongue and beef heart.  We also feed the dogs any type of organ meat from any source including liver, lung, kidney etc  You can also get creative and feed your dog rabbit, duck, quail, ostrich or deer  … anything goes! Our crews favorite meal is always tripe of course!!

For people who would like to feed raw but find it difficult or inconvenient, some companies have come up with a pre-made ground raw diet.  One package includes everything:  ground meat, bones, veggies and fruits.  All you have to figure out is how much to give your pet.  Pretty easy!!

WHAT IS THE COST OF FEEDING RAW?

Feeding raw is not as expensive as you may think.  Yes, it does cost a little more, but if you are already feeding your dog what is considered to be a premium kibble or canned diet, you are probably already paying $70 for a 30-35 lb. bag of dog food.  Most 30 lb. bags contain approximately 100-120 cups of kibble (depending how big your scoop is).  If you feed your dog 4 cups per day (using an 80 lb. dog as our example), you will have to buy one 30 lb. bag of kibble every month.  Therefore, the cost of feeding your dog will be roughly $2.33 per day.

If you feed your dog raw using the 3% feeding guideline, you would feed your dog approximately 2.4 lbs.  per day. If you were feeding raw meaty bones, not the pre-made diet, your cost would be roughly $1.15 per lb. which works out to be approximately $83 per month. If you feed a pre-made diet, the costs go up.

For an extra $13-16 a month, not only are you are feeding your dog a natural diet, but you also end up saving a lot more insofar as veterinary cost.  Allergies can disappear, ear infections go away, and bowel issues disappear.  How much money did you spend at the vet’s office last year for non-routine visits?  How many days did your dog have diarrhea?

Unfortunately, most of those medical problems are attributed to a poor diet.

OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER

Ø    How much of your time did you spend picking up poop or vacuuming your house because of dog hair?

Ø    With raw, the poop is half the size and super solid, so it is very easy to pick up and usually disintegrates in days.  Dogs can digest the food much better, so the output is much less.

Ø    Shedding is reduced because their coats are healthier.

Ø    Your dog is satisfied because it got the meat it craves!

Ø    Teeth are much cleaner; the bones take care of it for you.

Ø    Less bad breath! Plaque on the teeth is what causes bad breath so bones take care of the plaque

For more information regarding raw diets, please visit our website.

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You guessed it folks, it’s that time of the year when the skunks start coming out… and i don’t know of a dog that isn’t intrigued by these little creatures. i hold a firm belief that skunks were put on this earth to make our dogs look dumb. how many times does fluffy have to get sprayed before realizing that sticking his nose up the bum of a skunk is a bad idea? Skunk juice up the nose is a clear case of positive punishment. The dog is punished by adding an unpleasant stimuli, which is the spray! This is the equivalent in dog training to citronella collars to control barking. Now they get the citronella collars, why don’t they get this? It is basic Canine psychology. Dogs are supposed in theory to work by cause and effect…stincking nose in skunks bum= BAD, so i shouldn’t do that again…But I have a feeling their instinct to investigate is stronger than the consequences that follow…that’s just my theory :)

 When we train dogs, we use all sorts of techniques and psychologies to teach our furry friends what is expected. You would think that getting sprayed in the face by a stinky, stinging substance would deter them from sticking their nose where it doesn’t belong, but it doesn’t LOL how many dogs do you know that get sprayed year after year… Of course there is always the exception, dogs that understand after 1 spray… But still, that 1 spray stinks up the house for weeks! So its best to be prepared, and I recommend you keep the following information on hand in case you need it!

What to do when your dog gets sprayed?

1- The first thing you want to do is leave them outside, or put them in a dog run. do not let them in your house, you wont be able to get that smell out for weeks! Trust me I know, one year our old girl Maggy got a good dose, and my husband’s first instinct was to put her in the house… well we won’t make that mistake again! good news is, typically skunks leave quickly after spraying, and the dog is too busy trying to wipe it’s face to realize where or what to do.

2- Dogs typically get skunked either before dawn or right after dusk. Skunks are nocturnal and go out to find food at those times, so if you know you have a skunk issue, best to make lots of noise and turn some lights on outdoors before letting Fido out the door to do his duties. Skunks will spray when frighten, but it’s better if it’s at nothing than in your dogs face. So make lots of noise, install motion detector lights and that should help a bit.

3- Call the office, or cancel your plans, because you will be late and stinky too!! if your dog gets skunked, you get skunked. the first thing your dog wants to do is rub on anything they can find, including your best dress pants. Remember they don’t know what is happening and are probably scared, so change into closes you don’t mind ruining. And if you do decide to go to work that day, be prepared to get sent home. Even if you wash up, you will smell of skunk! but if you are prepared, it will be minimal :)

4- Dont bother with that tomato juice, it doesnt work. It’s an old wives tale and then you will just attract bugs and bees lol here is the true way to get rid of that smell, follow these simple guidelines and you and your dog will smell beautiful again in no time:

• NEVER EVER EVER wet your dog,  that locks in the stench. leave your dog outside while you prepared the following recipe. Our first instinct is to get the hose…but stop yourself, trust me it will be better.

Prepare the following, I find it best to have it already on hand ready to go. there is nothing worse than not having all the necessary ingredients on hand!!

• 1 bottle of hydrogen peroxide H2O2
• 1/4 cup of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of liquid soap (dish soap or hand soap works fine)

Mix all of this in an open container, do not mix in a closed bottle, it could cause it to explode, this is similar to 10th grade chemistry people lol

• let mixture stand for 10 minutes, then use a clean cloth and rub the mixture in your dogs fur, where he is most affected
• Stay away from the eyes, this mixture can cause bad irritation and is designed for the skin
• let it stay on the coat for up to 30 minutes without rinsing
• Try to smell your dogs coat after 20-30 minutes, if the smell is almost gone, you can start rinsing your dog at that point.
• Rinse with water, be careful not to get this in their eyeswhile rinsing, take your time!
• If your dog got the skunk spray in the eye, it will be red and painful for them. Call your vet if your dogs eyes have been affected, they will give you some advice to rinse them out if necessary.

Skunk spray is a Thiol compound, in the lab, we use Hydrogen Peroxide to break down thiols, so it is the most logical remedy to use.

Hope you have a “skunk free” summer!

Caroline

www.boldcanine.com

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If you have a dog, you most certainly have some holes around your yard and property. If you are one of the lucky ones, it was fairly simple to teach your dog to not dig up your garden. If you are like most dog owners, you are frustrated and wish Fido would find another hobby!! In 1 national survey, 83% of dog owners reported issues with their dogs digging up the yard.

    With Spring around the corner, all the lovely smells are tempting our furry friends, and you can see them in the yard digging with glee!! They look so happy doing it! No matter how much you tell them to stop, they can’t help it, it’s in their nature.

    The first step to stopping this madness is identifying why they are digging. There are several reasons why dogs dig, and here are just a few for you to consider:

1- Boredom

I would say 80% of the time, your dog is bored. Our lives are busy, it’s easier to put Rover out back after a long day of work than to take him for a nice long walk! He goes outside, does his business and then explores his yard. Finds a nice smell and wants to check it out, because there is nothing better to do.

Get some special toys for the yard, a colleague of mine gave us the idea to set up an activity tree with toys and treats hanging from it.

2- To cool off

In the summer, they will dig a nice whole in the mud and lie in it. Often this is because they are warm, and the dirt is cool. This can be easily remedied, get a plastic baby pool and keep it filled up with cool water for your pup, our boy Gunner likes to paddle around in his pool!

3- Stress and Anxiety

if you have a sensitive dog, he may be digging due to anxiety. This action which is completely normal to dogs is a stress reliever. If anxiety is the main issue with your dog, then a good obedience program could help significantly decrease this stress relieving behavior by aiding your pup to learn to cope with his anxiety in a more productive way.

4- Attention Seeking Behavior

Dogs learn at an early age that certain behaviors get them attention. Your dog may have learned that when he up-roots your beautiful prize roses, you come running over and pay attention to him. He doesn’t care that you are upset and mad and yelling, he just knows he got what he wanted, your undivided attention. For the attention seekers, the worse thing you can do is get upset with them. Try to redirect them casually to something you approve. This is also an indication that you need a good obedience class to refocus the bond you have with your dog.

5- Breed types

Some breeds are more prone to digging, because it is an instinct that is bred into them. If you have any sort of terrier, chances are he is an Olympic digger. it is part of their job to dig, so stopping them can be challenging, I say if you can’t beat them join’em! Build a digging pit for your dog.

There are many more reasons, but these are the most obvious ones.

   There are several methods and techniques to help with the digging, not every dog will respond to the same method, but here are a few ideas for you to think about:

For the boredom digger or special enthusiastic digger such as a terrier, You may want to create a digging pit for them. Often a sandbox can be a great place to create a digging paradise, or using an old baby pool. Fill it with sand, and hide some treats and toys in it. Every time you see your pet dig somewhere inappropriate, redirect them to the digging pit. You may have to do this many times.

To achieve success you must always supervise him outdoors, and you can even keep a leash on them and let them drag it around. Once they dig, take the leash and walk over to their new digging pit, play with them a bit, take their paws and dig with them, they will get it soon enough!

If your pet is obsessed with one particular spot in the yard, you can deposit some of their feces in the hole. This will deter most dogs from carrying on.

Another trick that worked well with my shepherds, was using chicken wire. We filled the whole with fresh earth, place a square of chicken wire on it, secured it in place, poured a bit more dirt to weigh it down, then seeded it and used a small temporary fence to keep the dogs away. once the grass came in, we took the fence out, and the dogs tried a few times to dig, but the chicken wire was uncomfortable for their paws, so they stopped that immediately, and we didnt have another issue with the digging in that spot. This works well if you have a small yard, not so well when you have acres of land!

There is also a product on the market called the garden ghost, you can find this product anywhere on line and at most local pet stores.

The Garden Ghost can work to repel most creatures from your garden, but please don’t use it if you have an anxious or scared dog.

And lastly, stopping your dog from digging takes a lot of work and dedication on your end, so take the time and be persistent, you can do it!!

If you are not sure why your dog is digging, or how to stop it, don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email, we can help you figure it out!

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I know I haven’t blogged in a while, and I apologize for that! For the past 3 weeks, we have been at one trade show or another. We started what I like to call “trade show madness” lol at the Toronto Sportsman Show, this was 5 days of exhibits, we met many dog owners and made lots of new friends! The Sportsman show was a significant milestone in our world, we showed off our new booth graphics and our new Brand:

“Helping build strong and healthy relationships”

Although we started out as a dog training company , I found myself wanting more, our vision was not to be the best dog training company but the best pet care company. We want to improve on the relationship between owners and their pets, and that is not only done in training! That includes pet care and nutrition as well.

Over a year ago, we made a big change with our own pack of Shiloh Shepherds, we changed their diet to RAW, and quickly realized that this was the way to go! Teeth got white within weeks, poops got healthy and smaller, coats got shinny etc… It was clear to us that diet played a big role in how our dogs thrived, so we decided to bring this fabulous way of feeding our pets to you.

Many of our customers have made the switch to raw, and cant believe the change in their pets.

This builds into our brand so naturally, healthy pets are happy pets.

So whether you need dog training, pet care, or healthy natural foods for your pets, Bold Canine is dedicated to helping you build strong and healthy relationships with your animals, Helping them live longer and healthier, because that’s what living with pets is all about.

Bold Canine offers pet care services in Erin, Orangeville, Georgetown, Acton, Belleville and surrounding areas. Visit our website for more information

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Bold Canine offers Raw foods to our customers across the province, for more information visit our website.

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Thanks for reading!

Caroline

President

Bold Canine inc.

This is a question that I often get from customers, but the bigger question is do dogs have emotions? Can we hurt their feelings?

Many researchers have been studying canine emotions, and today i found an interesting article from Cesar Milan’s website addressing emotion in dogs, have a read:

http://www.cesarsway.com/tips/thebasics/Science-of-Canine-Emotions?utm_source=Mobile+Storm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FebruaryNL_1

The paragraph that I wanted to point out was the one about “shame”, every one believes that when they are out of the house, and their dog has an accident in the house or chews up something inappropriate, when they come home the dog “knows” they did something wrong, when in fact that is not the case, the dog picks up on your body language and chemistry and thinks “oh crap, she’s in a bad mood again, better bow my head in shame” Dogs live in the moment, they actually dont remember that 1 hour ago they peed on your bed, people will actually argue with me until they are blue in the face that they are right! the dog knows! So no matter how much I tell them the facts, they think their dog knows.

Well now Cesar says it too LOL And he is 100% correct! Dogs are reacting to our emotions, they live in the moment not in the past. So there is no use getting upset with your dog if they have an accident while you are away, they just don’t remember. if you are experiencing this problem at home, send us an email and we can help you www.boldcanine.com or info@boldcanine.com

Now about love, dogs feel it? Well its hard to tell, but I do believe dogs feel love for us. Everyone has had their dog come charging at the door, even if you are gone for 5 minutes. that dog is truly happy to see you, and those feel a bond and connection with you, that in my book is love. We are always happy to see the people we love, our friends and family.

I think the fact that dogs have emotions, make them who they are, and why we love them so much. we only get this type of unconditional love from dogs, they never judge, we are always perfect in their eyes :)

Can we hurt their feelings? I think yes. One of the things I look at when evaluating a dog for classes is how sensitive they are. if a dog is sensitive, then I worry about hurting their feelings. I don’t want to shut them down, so I am very careful with which technique I use with this dog. Some dogs are hard as rocks, and nothing can upset them LOL those dogs are great to work with.

Thanks for reading!

Caroline

www.boldcanine.com

For the last few days, I have been in Belleville Ontario, getting the newest division of Bold Canine set up. We decided to start a division out here back in the late fall, when Amber, one of my students from Animal behavior College, decided to move back home and start her own pet care company. After many discussions, we decided that since Bold Canine was already established and quite successful in our region, to reproduce it here in Belleville. We will be using this experience as a stepping stone for future expansions outside of Erin/Orangeville/Georgetown areas.

Bellevile is great, and is in need of a complete pet care company, so we are excited to bring our style and experience to this town! We are starting with simple things, in-home private training, dog walking and pet sitting, to eventually open a proper dog training school and office.

Visit http://www.boldcanine.com/bellevilledogwalking.htm to check out the services we now offer in Belleville

Caroline