Companionship, unfailing devotion, a welcome home tail wag … these are just a few of the benefits of owning a dog. Here are some more…keep in mind that we are biased and love the commitment we’ve made to our dogs: Be happier. It’s been shown scientifically that dog owners are less likely to suffer from
And with that some families are off and running and start searching the internet and purchasing a puppy or older dog without having given the realities of owning and living with a dog much thought. Many of those experiences turn out OK but some don’t; and even when they do, life could have been so
We love our dogs and we’re used to their behaviours. Others may not share our love and some may even be afraid. Our Doggie Code of Conduct lists 5 rules to live by for the benefit of everyone: My Owner and I will always be polite; as long as you allow us space if we need
"I'm a busy mom of 4 kids and I have a 5 month old Golden Doodle. It is very hard to manage such a busy household so the last thing I wanted was a disobedient dog. At times I wanted to give him up because it was getting to much to handle. I did some
We talk to our dogs all the time. It may look strange to non-dog owners but we’re not crazy. We know our dogs understand us. The primary benefit of talking to your dog is that even though they may not understand the words, they understand the actions that go with them and we develop a
A healthy, well-behaved dog is a pleasure to live with. Obedience and agility doesn’t happen by accident, it requires proper training for both you and your dog. The benefits grow over time and last a lifetime…as long as you’re consistent. “Use it or lose it!" So what happens at an obedience and agility training class? The
Arlene Kiley Owner and Director of Training at The Dog Stop knows the importance of continuing education. In 2008, Arlene left her job as Director Client services in the finance industry to pursue a career as a Dog Trainer. After training many clients in her corporate position Arlene understood the value of educating clients and
Dog training is an essential aspect of owning a dog. Training your dog ensures that they behave appropriately, follow commands, and are well-mannered in various situations. However, it's not enough to train your dog once and expect them to retain their skills forever. Consistent and ongoing training is necessary to maintain your dog's skills and
There are a lot of myths surrounding heartworms in dogs. And prevention is really the best medicine: Heartworms are easy to prevent but difficult to treat and cure. Here are the most important facts about heartworms separating fiction from fact: How do dogs get heartworms? Dogs can only get heartworms from the bite of an infected mosquito. That’s it…there is no
Have you noticed a change in your dog’s behaviour recently and thought "I need some help with training". Sudden changes in behaviour can be an indication that your dog may be experiencing a medical condition that needs to be addressed first before any training should be completed. Mark down the occurrences and details and make
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THE DOG STOP™️ offers a canine friendly dog training and dog daycare centre with 4400 sq. ft. of climate-controlled space to learn, romp, spruce up and shop for you and your furry companion. We have separate dog daycare areas for small and large dogs and a bathing and grooming area for all sizes. Taking care of you and your dog is what we do at THE DOG STOP™️.
2222 South Sheridan Way, Unit 204
Mississauga, ON
L5J 2M4
905-822-5885
info@thedogstop.ca
THE DOG STOP™️ offers a canine friendly dog training and dog daycare centre with 4400 sq. ft. of climate-controlled space to learn, romp, spruce up and shop for you and your furry companion. We have separate dog daycare areas for small and large dogs and a bathing and grooming area for all sizes. Taking care of you and your dog is what we do at THE DOG STOP™️.
2222 South Sheridan Way, Unit 204
Mississauga, ON
L5J 2M4
905-822-5885
info@thedogstop.ca
THE DOG STOP™️ offers a canine friendly dog training and dog daycare centre with 4400 sq. ft. of climate-controlled space to learn, romp, spruce up and shop for you and your furry companion. We have separate dog daycare areas for small and large dogs and a bathing and grooming area for all sizes. Taking care of you and your dog is what we do at THE DOG STOP™️.
2222 South Sheridan Way, Unit 204
Mississauga, ON
L5J 2M4
905-822-5885
info@thedogstop.ca
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