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Join the Harbourfront Walk For Dog Guides

April 2, 2013 By TOdogs

Lets walk together…Help us help train a DOG GUIDE by walking with us on May 26th, 2013. For the 4th year, the Harbourfront Walk For Dog Guides event will be held at the Toronto Harbourfront. Over 300 walkers, four legged friends included are expected to travel along the 5km route down Queens Quay West from Bay to Bathurst on Sunday, May 26th, 2013, and celebrate their efforts with a free BBQ, music, and activities following the walk at PawsWay. The Cause: This is one of nearly 250 walks … [Read more...]

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Participate in the Dogs with Heart Agility Olympics

April 2, 2013 By TOdogs

The Heart and Stroke Foundation is pleased to introduce Dogs with Heart Agility Olympics, a FUN, FAMILY & PET-FRIENDLY, COMMUNITY event presented by PawsWay. Come out to PawsWay on Saturday, May 4th and celebrate heart health with your pooch and let your four-legged friend enjoy PawsWay’s specialty leash-free Agility Skills, Rally O, and Dog Training sessions! Plus, shoot away your questions at the “Ask the Vet” session, take photos at the pet-friendly photo booth, and bring home a … [Read more...]

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Kennel Cough in the GTA

February 21, 2013 By TOdogs

In recent years across southern Ontario, numerous veterinary clinic have reported high numbers of ‘kennel cough’. I am writing today to help clarify a lot of the unknown about ‘KC’. What is ‘Kennel Cough’? If you ask a vet they will tell you that it is Bordetella Bronchiseptica for the most part. It is common practice for vets to call any number of viruses ‘KC’. Just like when humans get the ‘flu’ there can be many strands of a virus. How to best protect your dog from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Canine Consultant, Featured

Dog Collars at a Quick Glance

February 21, 2013 By TOdogs

Choices choices choices, wow! What size? What type is best for MY dog? I hear these questions constantly. So I decided to give a brief description of the most common dog collars available. Each dog may react differently to any one type of collar; there is not a style that works best for all. When in doubt contact a reputable dog trainer to guide you before your next purchase. Also feel free to send me your query, after all that is why I am here, to help. Harness: These are your regular … [Read more...]

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JOB POSTING: The Bark Zone is hiring

February 21, 2013 By TOdogs

Here we grow again! The Bark Zone is looking for a reliable, energetic and outdoor loving off-leash group dog walker. You must be available during the day Monday through Friday for morning/afternoon group walks. Requirements: - Most importantly, you must be a dog lover! - You must have a larger vehicle such as a wagon or minivan. This is required to transport dogs to and from the park. Please keep in mind it can get very messy! - You must have prior experience owning and/or working with … [Read more...]

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Glow in the Dark this Winter

December 17, 2012 By TOdogs

We are almost at that time of year when it just about feels dark out just about all the time. It's dark when you get up. It's dark when you leave for work. It is dark when you come home...... and it most certainly is dark for most of your daily dog walks. To give me and my dogs greater visibility during dark walks, I've tried quite a few different lighted collars, leashes, or clip on lights in my 20 years of owning a dog. Until very recently, I've always been disappointed with the quality of … [Read more...]

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Dachshunds as Art? Why yes!

November 20, 2012 By TOdogs

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Harbourfront Centre is looking for a slew of dachshunds (and their owners) for Dachshund UN, an exciting contemporary performance installation presented as a part of World Stage 2013. They can promise you and your pooch will be together at all times, all while participating in what's sure to be one of the most talked-about events of the year! Dachshund UN's production sponsor PawsWay hosted recruitment meetings for a tonne of aspiring delegates last month, so be sure to visit the Facebook … [Read more...]

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Pet Pics with Santa & Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale

November 16, 2012 By TOdogs

Pet Pics with Santa & Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale Saturday, December 1st 10am – 4pm @ Toronto Humane Society ~ 11 River Street ~ Have your pet’s picture taken with Santa ~ $20 ~ and take your photo home with you. No pet? No problem! Everyone is invited to come to this fun event & enjoy delicious baked goods while browsing the Christmas Bazaar for some great holiday gifts - featuring beautiful, one-of-a-kind, high quality hand-made items such as mittens, scarves, hats, … [Read more...]

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Introducing the Canine Consultant – Matthew Belvedere

October 23, 2012 By TOdogs

My name is Matthew Belvedere - aka the Canine Consultant. I am the owner and operator of Barks n’ Rec, the canine clubhouse in Mississauga Ontario. Barks n’ Rec is a 5000 square foot dog facility, where we host training courses, seminars, and special events, in addition to dog daycare six days a week. This is the first of an ongoing series of articles to help you cope and redirect your dog’s unwanted behavior. I am your Canine Consultant, here to answer your questions, queries and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Canine Consultant, Featured, Services Tagged With: canine consultatnt, dog training, matthew belvedere

Pimp Your Pooch Fall/Winter Pop Up Shop

October 22, 2012 By TOdogs

Need new gear for your dog? Check out this Pop Up Shop. One day only! Date: Saturday October 27, 2012 Location: 498 Queen St. W (2nd Floor), Toronto ON Time: 12pm - 8pm Brands: Ruffhaus NHL Marvel Comics FouFou Dog Christian Audiger Ruff Ruff & Meow Bluemax Ruffini Hamish McBeth Boutique of Paws … [Read more...]

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