Bark-eology 101

Written by: Kassie Dickson, CDBC, CPDT-KA The Art of Positive Training  There’s a whole lot of information to sort through when it comes to dog training. Dog training isn’t regulated, what that means is an...

How to survive puppy teething?  Welcome to the world of puppy teething, where your angel of a pup has turned into a land shark. Before we dive into this, there are a few key points for you to remember: Duri...

Has your dog started to look at grass differently? In a, “this is the yummiest thing ever” kind of way? If so, you’re not alone and it is completely normal! Dogs eating grass is quite common and this form of...

Written by: Kassie Dickson, CPDT-KA, K9 Koach Pandemic Puppies! Did you decide to get a new pup over the course of the pandemic? You’re not alone! What do we need to set up our pandemic puppies for success? ...

Puppy training is one of the most important things you can do for your new fur-baby so it is very important to get a solid foundation set up as soon as you bring them home. Get ready with some dog treats, dog toys and lots of positivity.

Written by: Kassie Dickson, CPDT-KA, K9 Koach So you’re getting a puppy, now what? We’re going to answer some of your questions and point you in the right direction to keeping your pup safe and having their ...

Written by: Kassie Dickson, CPDT-KA, K9 Koach As a behaviour consultant and trainer I am often asked about reactivity. Here are a few answers to more commonly asked questions the Chief Paw Officer - Kayo, at...

Written by: Kassie Dickson, CPDT-KA, K9 Koach How do you start? When should you start? It’s important that your pup learns some independence and to be alone, because the reality is, there will be times in yo...

I am sure you all have heard of the saying, “A dog is a man’s best friend”, if you haven’t, keep reading. All that said, for Sisu, it was a big, purple plush unicorn. A unicorn he “borrowed”, through Breakin...

Written by: Kassie Dickson, CPDT-KA, K9 Koach Desensitization is the process of gradually exposing your dog to a stimulus so that it doesn’t elicit fear, stress, excitement, or the like. Typically, we use de...

Written by: Kassie Dickson, CPDT-KA, K9 Koach It’s important to remember that all dogs are individuals and there’s no one size fits all for how your dog will act, respond or even learn. The first couple week...

Loose leash walking can be one of the most difficult behaviors to teach your dog but fear, not food, is your friend and by food, I mean really high value treats.