Summer dog safety tips
We’ve had a couple of ‘Scorchers’ so far this spring. And we’re only heading into summer this week! Even though we all know it’s just plain stupid and unsafe to leave our dogs inside a locked vehicle, it bears … Read More
Dealing with Difficult Dogs: Workshop in Belize
Nearly 5 years ago I made the big decision to open The Dog Stop. I’ve always loved dogs and I saw a need in Oakville and Mississauga for a Dog Centre that catered to both dogs and their owners. Over … Read More
First day at Dog Training Class
On my first day of Dog Training Class I was a little nervous. I didn’t know what to expect and I wasn’t sure how to behave. What if the other dogs didn’t like me? What if I didn’t like them? … Read More
A dog’s life – Enjoying class with my friends
Just after I moved in with my new family, they told me I had a little bit of ‘an attitude’. Well I disagreed of course…hey…I was just a puppy and I was in a new, unfamiliar home. OK, maybe I … Read More
It’s a dog’s life
It’s a dog’s life…and I love it. Many years ago this very nice family adopted me and brought me into their home. I was unsure at first what with all the kindness and love they showered on me. They cuddled … Read More
10 Interesting dog facts
What’s the most popular dog breed? Do dogs get jealous? Why do dogs spin in circles before settling down? These are just some of the interesting and lovable facts about our dogs: Why do dogs have wet noses? Dogs have … Read More
It’s Monday…let’s get going!
It was a mixed weekend…a little rain, a little sun…but now it’s Monday so let’s get going! Coffee…a nice start. Dogs…a nice early morning walk took it a notch. Work…well, a little help is appreciated: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At The Dog Stop … Read More
Dog exercise: Does the body good!
To paraphrase a saying, ‘Exercise…it does the body good’. That’s true for us and for our dogs. We love seeing our dogs at work and play. Each day during our dog daycare we make sure that each dog gets appropriate … Read More
Dogs: What we live for
It can be overwhelming when your dog doesn’t behave the way you want. After all, how hard can dog training be? As in all things in life, dog training requires initial learning and effort and then the ongoing application and … Read More
Importance of taking care of your dog’s teeth
Taking care of your dog’s teeth is one of those things that we as dog owners know is important but sometimes overlook. We take so much care in giving them regular exercise, choosing the right food and getting regular checkups…shouldn’t … Read More