All posts by Steve King
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Travelling with your dog
As we approach the Christmas holiday season, many of you will be looking to travel to see friends or relatives and are wondering about the...
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Winterizing your dog
So whether you want to admit it or not, winter is here again! At this time of year, there is much talk of winterizing your...
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Introducing a 2nd dog
You’ve had your dog for a while but feel it may be missing the company of another dog, particularly during the daytime when you’re at...
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Pets and pats
Everyone knows how to pet their dog, right? Well apparently that’s not always the case. But, I hear you say, isn’t it just a case...
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Mistakes dog owners make (Part 2)
Picking up on the theme of last week, here are a few more thoughts on how we humans can improve how we manage and live...
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Dogs panting in cars
So your dog is excited to go for a ride in your car but after a short while starts panting and not looking as well...
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What we can learn from dogs
Not only can dogs be great fun and a comfort to us humans, they can also teach us to be better people. If you’re skeptical,...
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Finn on Fall
I think Fall is my favourite time of year, particularly when it snows! This morning I woke up, had my breakfast (kibble as usual) and...
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Military Working Dogs
Dogs have been part of the military scene for many years. In fact, the earliest recorded use of canines in combat was by Alyattes of Lydia against the Cimmerians around...
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Animal poems
This week I’d like to share with you 2 poems that have resonated with me for different reasons: “Just A Dog” From time to time,...
Steve King - PAWS for Thought
Steve King is President and Founder of Community Therapy Dogs Society, a volunteer with Lions Foundation of Canada and a dog trainer.
email: info@ctds.ca
