May 24, 2013

Introducing the Canine Consultant – Matthew Belvedere

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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...]

Can your dog hear this ad?

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I could have sworn that my dog responded VERY favourably to this ad.  Apparently there are sounds in this ad that only dogs can hear. I TOTALLY BELIEVED IT after watching the reaction of my dog. But then, the second time I played it, nothing. Crickets. No reaction at all. She lay perfectly still. Not a flinch. What do you think? Even more hilarious is that apparently this company put up scented posters in some German towns, appealing directly to dogs. Read more from The Toronto … [Read more...]

Review: Sounds of Baby CD

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Product Review - Sounds of Baby CD After living happily as a family of 3 (2 humans, 1 dog) for years, our family is growing. We're expecting a baby. This news is requiring some adjustment on all of our parts - the rock 'n roll studio is being relocated, the spare rooms will be needed for more than just ironing and dust collection experiments, and our sprawling piles of stuff are being purged. We've discussed the impending arrival with our 7 year old gentle-giant of a dog but we're not convinced … [Read more...]

Dog Training Toronto

Toronto Dog Training - Dog Trainers & Puppy Schools in Toronto A Leg Up Pet Services Toronto, ON Tel: (416) 538-3800 Email: training@alegup.ca Web: www.alegup.ca Our expert staff boats Animal Behavioural College graduate status. We take our training seriously. But that doesn't mean it won't be enjoyable. Our training is aimed at attaining and keeping a fun, relaxed relationship with your puppy or dog. A balanced approach will achieve your ideal canine accomplice. Whether it's group … [Read more...]

Welcome

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Welcome to Torontodogs - A guide for Toronto dogs and their people. Torontodogs.com contains Toronto-area information for dog owners such as Toronto dog park listings, dog trainers in Toronto, great dog walkers and daycare centres for dogs, boarding facilities, dog-friendly hotels in and around Toronto and lots of great Toronto dog-related advice. … [Read more...]