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This summer why not ask your dog if you can be their workout buddy? You know that your dog can’t keep up with everything you do – but they’ll try. Instead of focusing these workouts on you and your needs, focus on your dog’s enjoyment and abilities, and figure out how you can be more […]

Your dog loves you and wants to make you proud! However, the urge to eat that tissue on the sidewalk or keep playing when you call them back is stronger. Our canine friends aren’t born with the ability to ignore natural tendencies. Training has to last beyond in-class, way, waaaay beyond. You’ve committed to making

The term puppy dog eyes is misleading because your dog knows how to work that look his or her entire life. Doesn’t matter if your dog is really still a pup or 9 years old, one soulful gaze and you can feel your heart trip as your body moves without thought to share your snack. It’s critical

Halloween can be a lot of fun for the whole family. You’ve got your list of items to take with you trick-or-treating like extra bags, water bottles, cell phone, and mittens. But what about your dog? Most of the time, bringing your dog along on a walk is no big deal. Leash, harness, waste bags,

As we decorate for the holidays it’s a joy to put up the Christmas tree, bedazzle it with ornaments, throw glitter on to every flat surface, and get to the shopping, wrapping, and gift exchanging. And we love it as much as you do! But as dog lovers, we here at New Approach Canine are

As you begin the New Year working on your personal resolutions, consider your dog’s wellbeing, too. Yes, you are as excited to see your dog after work as he or she is to see you, and you go for walks, and you make routine visits to the vet, and you’ve got a standing appointment with

Begin the process of boarding kennel research by making a list of your dog’s needs. At the very least they need a warm place to hang out and sleep, fresh water and food, exercise, bathroom breaks, and a nurturing soul to keep an eye on them for signs of distress. Your dog may also require

As Spring moves in, our dogs are as excited as we are to get outside for some fresh air. But if you take a deep breath, along with the scents of April showers and May flowers you may catch a whiff of skunk. Now is a great time to stock up on your favourite skunk

Training courses at New Approach Canine start with a mandatory informational session during which Mike, our pack leader, goes over his expectations of his students. Here’s the thing many dog owners are surprised to learn: Mike’s students aren’t the dogs, they’re YOU! As you have noticed already, it takes a lot of repetition to teach