The concept of “social distancing” is one that is counter-intuitive for humans. Whenever humans meet, there is a natural tendency to greet them at close range...
Author - Steve King
Steve King was President and Founder of Community Therapy Dogs Society, a volunteer with Lions Foundation of Canada and a dog trainer.
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Some positives – from a dog’s perspective
Yes I know you’re all tired of hearing about THAT virus but let’s take a deep dive and try to find some positives whilst we all get through this time of...
Columnists - Steve King
Dogs’ names
So you decide to get a dog. You’ve decided on the sex and the breed but what about a name for your dog? If you decide to get the dog from a rescue, the dog may...
Columnists - Steve King
Moving house
Moving can be one of the most stressful things we ever do. Whether we choose to move or are forced to move for reasons beyond our control, at least we know the...
Columnists - Steve King
What dogs dislike (Part 2)
So let’s continue with our 2-part series on what dogs dislike. Being made to interact with dogs they don’t like: like any other human, there are people I like...
Columnists - Steve King
What dogs dislike (Part 1)
This week and next we’ll be exploring the area of things humans do that dogs dislike. Sometimes people do or say things to us that we simply don’t like. With...
Columnists - Steve King
Year of the Dog
Now I know that in Chinese culture we have just began the year of the rat but for me every year is the year of the dog, more particularly the year of the...
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Dogs’ dental hygiene
Ever since I was a wee lad, I have conscientiously brushed my teeth twice a day. The result of doing so is that I’ve had a pretty good track record over the...
Columnists - Steve King
Dogs de-stressing students
Whenever I visit a new school that is interested in having the Community Therapy Dog Society (CTDS) program, the first question I ask the Principal is “what is...
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Do dogs get embarrassed?
Embarrassment is an interesting concept. For humans, embarrassment can be caused by a number of factors: someone not conforming to societal norms in public...
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