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6 Most Popular Types of Dogs in Toronto
Discover the most popular dog breeds in Toronto based on We Wag’s data! From Doodles to Dachshunds, find out which breeds are dominating the
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Nicola Smith
Jan 10
Dog Grief: Therapeutic Writing as a Tool for Healing
This post speaks about writing as a tool to work through grief after losing a dog to the rainbow bridge.
Nicola Smith
Dec 7, 2023
Holiday Traveling with Fido: Training Tips for Stress-Free Trips
Guest Author: Andrea Geiger, MSc: Kabo Canine Nutritionist The holiday season is just around the corner, and for many of us, that means...
Nicola Smith
Nov 15, 2023
9 Ways to Honor Your Companion Animal
Part Three of a four-part series on Animal-Related Grief By Nadja Lubiw-Hazard, DVM Losing your companion animal can be devastating, and...
Nicola Smith
Sep 27, 2023
Animal-Related Grief - Part Two
By Nadja Lubiw-Hazard, DVM Part Two of a four-part series on Animal-Related Grief If you are struggling with grief after the loss of a...
Nicola Smith
Aug 7, 2023
Dogs in Advertising: The Perfect Partners in Marketing
Advertising has always been an art of captivating attention, triggering emotions, and making lasting impressions. While various...
Nicola Smith
Jul 14, 2023
Pet Grief and What Makes it Unique
By Nadja Lubiw-Hazard, DVM Part one of a four-part series on Animal-Related Grief The human-animal bond, although different than...
Nicola Smith
Mar 3, 2023
5 Tips to Protect Your Dogs Paws in Winter
Winter is not over yet and it can sure be a harsh season for our canine companions, particularly when it comes to their paw pads. Snow,...
Nicola Smith
Mar 27, 2022
Top 7 Things to Train your Dog
Training can be lots of fun, but it can also be challenging to know the most important things to focus on. I often see that people with...
Nicola Smith
Nov 28, 2021
10 Best Gifts for Dog Lovers
Being a dog mom or dad makes you a special kind of person. If you are a good dog owner, you probably love affection, are compassionate,...
Nicola Smith
Jul 30, 2021
5 Tips To Train Your Dog To Be Home Alone
It is getting to that time where a lot of people are starting to head back to work. Whether it's for two or five days a week, many pet...
Nicola Smith
May 12, 2020
Well adjusted dogs - Chiropractic care for your dogs
Today we spoke with Dr. Taron Carruthers, who is a chiropractor and COAC certified animal chiropractor. She is the co-founder of...
Nicola Smith
Apr 26, 2020
Dog grooming at home during COVID-19
Over the past few weeks, I have received a handful of questions from owners asking me questions about dog grooming at home. This...
Nicola Smith
Nov 17, 2019
Toronto Dog Walking - Off-leash Dog parks vs On-leash Walks
With the increasing number of dogs in the city, we are looking to evaluate what the best way is to help dog owners and their Toronto dog...
Nicola Smith
Sep 22, 2019
Toronto dog walking expert on how to deal with off-leash dog
I am one of those people; when safe, my dog is quite often off-leash. She has never demonstrated any aggression toward another dog and...
Nicola Smith
Jul 14, 2019
10 Things to look for when hiring a Dog Walker in Toronto
When looking for a dog walker, the 10 points below should be considered a must. Remember to keep checking your dog's behaviour and have a...
Nicola Smith
Mar 3, 2019
Tips to keep your dog safe in extreme cold Toronto weather
Throughout January we have all experienced brutal winter temperatures and cutting winds that have chilled us to our very core; and our...
Nicola Smith
Sep 2, 2018
5 Reasons your dog needs to be walked in Toronto
"Did you know our little furry friends need exercise everyday to keep their joints nice and limber along with keeping their heart nice...
Nicola Smith
May 13, 2018
5 Healthy Treats for you and your Toronto dog
Apples The old Welch saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” has remained sound advice, as apples continue to be praised as a...
Nicola Smith
Oct 22, 2017
Why I choose a raw diet for my dog as a Toronto dog owner
December 13, 2018 For those of you who don't know, my dog Lyla is an 8 year old female Rottweiler. For 7 years of those 8 years, I fed...
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