The Dog Stop

26 09, 2016

Human Foods Dogs Can and Can’t Eat

2023-07-09T22:07:24-04:00

you're always aiming to provide the best for your beloved furry companion, and a vital aspect of their care revolves around understanding foods dogs can and can't eat. Whether you're a new pet parent looking to build a strong foundation of knowledge or a seasoned owner looking to refresh your understanding, this post should help

Human Foods Dogs Can and Can’t Eat2023-07-09T22:07:24-04:00
19 09, 2016

5 Years: How far we have come!

2023-04-09T11:14:39-04:00

5 years! Where did the time go? 5 years ago this week was the Grand Opening of The Dog Stop. That was a dream come true for me. I've always loved dogs and had dreams of opening a business dedicated entirely to dogs after leaving my corporate job and starting a private obedience training company

5 Years: How far we have come!2023-04-09T11:14:39-04:00
5 09, 2016

Back to School

2023-03-19T18:10:53-04:00

It's back to school...and not just for the kids!  Our Dog Training Classes include Basic Obedience, Social Obedience, Fun Agility, Advanced Fun Agility and of course Pet First Aid.  If it's time for the kids to get back to school, don't forget about the other member of your family, your dog!  Details on all our

Back to School2023-03-19T18:10:53-04:00
29 08, 2016

People food not for Dogs

2023-03-19T18:06:32-04:00

People food is for people...not for our dogs. As hard as it may be not to share people food with our dogs, it's best to stick with food specifically formulated and made for our dogs.  In fact, sharing people food with our dogs can be downright dangerous.  Foods that we love such as chocolate, grapes,

People food not for Dogs2023-03-19T18:06:32-04:00
22 08, 2016

Dogs: 27,000 years old

2023-02-22T22:02:32-05:00

Our family dog is 27,000 years old? According to many scientific sources and research, the animal we fondly refer to as 'our pet dog' became domesticated from their direct wolf ancestors over 27,000 years ago.  Did humans domesticate wolves or did wolves help humans to become more domestic and less nomadic?  In the arcane world

Dogs: 27,000 years old2023-02-22T22:02:32-05:00
1 08, 2016

The Dog Days of Summer

2017-05-29T19:58:11-04:00

The dog days of summer conjurs up images of dogs lying around panting through the hot, humid summer days.  While that is the current usage, that's not how the saying originated.  'The dog days of summer' is more closely aligned with the stars...the constellation Sirius actually which refers to the Dog Star: And now you

The Dog Days of Summer2017-05-29T19:58:11-04:00
11 07, 2016

Lets go on Vacation! Essential Dog Safety Travel Tips

2023-04-25T23:21:59-04:00

Dog Safety Travel! Yippee...we're going on vacation! It's been pretty busy around our house the last couple of weeks. Lots of activity around the last day of school and much talk about going on our summer vacation. I thought I heard some conversation about going to the cottage and I know I heard the words,

Lets go on Vacation! Essential Dog Safety Travel Tips2023-04-25T23:21:59-04:00
27 06, 2016

Day Training: What it IS, what it is NOT

2024-06-17T21:30:20-04:00

Balancing a hectic life schedule with the needs of your four-legged companion can often lead to a compromise on their training and well-being. For devoted dog owners, finding the time to consistently train and nurture their pets' behaviour can be a challenge amidst the demands of work, family, and personal commitments. Day Training is designed

Day Training: What it IS, what it is NOT2024-06-17T21:30:20-04:00
20 06, 2016

Summer dog safety tips

2017-05-29T19:58:11-04:00

  We've had a couple of 'Scorchers' so far this spring. And we're only heading into summer this week!  Even though we all know it's just plain stupid and unsafe to leave our dogs inside a locked vehicle, it bears repeating:  Don't leave your dog inside a locked...and dangerously hot...vehicle.  Never! And especially not in

Summer dog safety tips2017-05-29T19:58:11-04:00
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