All posts by Steve King
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Smoke and dogs
Every year in southern Alberta we experience a smoky atmosphere at some point during the summer because of wild fires. Unfortunately this year the smoke...
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Personal space and time
One of the many things that change once you get a dog is personal space and time. Pre-dog you’d be able to lie in bed...
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That time of year
Those dog days of summer are just around the corner, although as always in Alberta the corner may be a longer bend than we would...
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Life through Finn’s eyes (part 2)
Today began differently from what it normally does with mom getting up really early: so early it was still dark! I decided to sleep on...
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Why oh why (part 2)?
Continuing last week’s theme of “strange” dog quirks: •Why does my dog shake when he’s not wet? Part of it goes back to your dog’s...
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Why, oh why (part 1)?
As you’ve noticed, dogs do, what appear to us, strange things at times. “Strange”, as with so much in the natural world, only in the...
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Canine Good Neighbour (CGN)
Your dog has successfully completed a basic obedience class and with on-going training you are pleased with how obedient and well behaved your dog has...
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Responsibilities of dog ownership
So you’ve made the decision to get a dog. You’ve researched which breed makes sense for your family, lifestyle and budget and today is the...
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Lions Foundation of Canada (LFOC)
What are you doing on Saturday May 11th? If nothing comes to mind, let me invite you to join us for the 1st Annual Chestermere...
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Why do dogs roll in foul smells?
So you’ve just collected your dog from the groomer and, being a nice day, decide to take your dog to the local off-leash park. Within...
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
