The Dog Stop

7 09, 2015

The importance of Pet First Aid

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Do you know what to do if your dog starts choking? Panicking is not a good option.  Knowing what to do in an emergency can save your dog's life. Here at The Dog Stop we offer an in-depth Walks N Wags Pet First Aid course taught by a certified instructor.  This is an in-depth 10

The importance of Pet First Aid2017-05-29T19:58:52-04:00
24 08, 2015

Keep your dog cool

2017-05-29T19:58:52-04:00

Keeping your dog cool is an ongoing responsibility as a dog owner.  The heat and especially the humidity of the summer is especially challenging especially when you and your family want to get outside and enjoy the great summer weather. Keeping out of the mid-day sun and heat should be justcommon sense!  And leaving your

Keep your dog cool2017-05-29T19:58:52-04:00
10 08, 2015

Recent favourite blog posts

2017-05-29T19:58:53-04:00

These are some of our recent favourite blog posts: New Training Programs. Our New Training Programs tailored to you and your dog!  As well we’ve developed a new flexible group class pass system.  Purchase 5, 10, 15 or 20 passes and use toward the classes you wish. Here's more:  The Dog Stop Training Programs.     Doggie

Recent favourite blog posts2017-05-29T19:58:53-04:00
3 08, 2015

Living with an older dog

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Living with older dogs. Dogs of all ages are special.  It's fun watching and participating with them as they grow and mature from a frisky puppy to a teen to an older adult dog.  Older dogs need special tender loving care though.  Prevention is far easier than injury.  Here are some things to consider: Keep

Living with an older dog2017-05-29T19:58:53-04:00
27 07, 2015

Cell Phone Not Allowed

2017-05-29T19:58:53-04:00

  Cell phones are great.  Texting, email, Web surfing and even phone calls...nothing beats a smart cell phone for staying connected. And that's just the problem: Cell phones are always with us and it's become too easy to play with one while doing something else. Just last week I counted 5 out of 10 drivers

Cell Phone Not Allowed2017-05-29T19:58:53-04:00
20 07, 2015

Benefits of owning a dog

2017-05-29T19:58:53-04:00

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

Benefits of owning a dog2017-05-29T19:58:53-04:00
4 05, 2015

Obedience and Agility: Challenging and Fun!

2017-05-29T19:58:54-04:00

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

Obedience and Agility: Challenging and Fun!2017-05-29T19:58:54-04:00
29 04, 2015

Educating the Trainer

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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

Educating the Trainer2017-05-29T19:58:54-04:00
20 04, 2015

Heartworms: Prevention better than the Cure

2017-05-29T19:59:08-04:00

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

Heartworms: Prevention better than the Cure2017-05-29T19:59:08-04:00
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