All posts by Steve King
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Feel good stories
During our therapy dog work in the community, we observe some amazing events or get feedback from people that can put a smile on your...
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Companion Dogs
In past weeks we’ve looked at both therapy and service dogs. This week let’s dive into the third category of “people helping” dogs: companion (or...
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Meeting and greeting dogs
As humans we are taught, when meeting someone new, to look them in the eye when we first greet them. This sends a signal that...
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Off-leash dog park protocol
Off-leash dog parks can be the most relaxing of places or hell on earth depending on the dogs (and owners) who show up on any...
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Dogs in the workplace
Unless the workplace happens to be a groomers, a doggy day care or a dog training facility, the odds of your boss letting you take...
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Service dogs
This week we’re going to feature what, in my opinion, could rightfully be called the “Kings” and “Queens” of the dog world: service dogs. To...
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Canine Communication
Unfortunately most of us don’t possess the powers of communication that Dr. Doolittle had when he was able to talk to the animals. But that...
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Jobs with dogs
It wasn’t that long ago that the only careers involving dogs were either becoming a veterinarian, being a dog trainer or running a dog boarding...
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Therapy Dogs
This week I’d like to touch on one of my favourite topics: therapy dogs. These dogs are close to my heart, having started the Community...
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Socializing your dog
For the first 8 weeks of a puppy’s life it is being taught the ways of the world by mommy dog. Observing what happens in...
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