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10 08, 2015

Recent favourite blog posts

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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

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

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
13 07, 2015

Let’s get a Dog

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

And with that some families are off and running and start searching the internet and purchasing a puppy or older dog without having given the realities of owning and living with a dog much thought.  Many of those experiences turn out OK but some don’t; and even when they do, life could have been so

Let’s get a Dog2017-05-29T19:58:53-04:00
8 06, 2015

Do you talk to your dog?

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

We talk to our dogs all the time.  It may look strange to non-dog owners but we’re not crazy.  We know our dogs understand us.  The primary benefit of talking to your dog is that even though they may not understand the words, they understand the actions that go with them and we develop a

Do you talk to your dog?2017-05-29T19:58:53-04:00
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

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

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
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