Author - Steve King

Steve KingSteve 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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Does my dog like me?

Dogs don’t have the DNA to come up to you, swing their front paws around your neck and whisper in your ear how much they like you so how do you answer...

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Is your dog bored?

Are we there yet? Mom I’m bored, there’s nothing to do! These expressions of boredom will never be SPOKEN by a dog but once you begin to understand...

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How to make your dog happy

Dogs are complex creatures that have simple needs. When you break it down, outside of medical conditions that occur, dogs are happy when the following needs...

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How dogs learn

A bit like Big Brother, dogs are ALWAYS watching us and reading our body language. I’m ever more convinced that dogs must have a second pair of eyes, for...

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How dogs learn

There is a feeling of excitement in the air: today is the day when mom is expected to give birth to her litter. The whelping box is clean and ready and now you...

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Life through Finn’s eyes

Hi, my name is Finn and I’m a 5 year old Labradoodle. I live with dad (Steve) and mom (Marilyn) here in Chestermere. I’m not in the therapy dog...

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Living with a dog

Whatever happens after a dog is introduced to the family home, one thing is for sure: life will never be the same again! Akin to having a new baby in your...

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Dog phrases, expressions and quotes

People come out with the strangest expressions sometimes, so let’s take a look at some of those relating to dogs. •”Three dog night”: the...

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Stages of Puppyhood

People sometimes ask me “what are the critical periods in a puppy’s life in terms of development?” This is an important subject if you want...

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Famous Dogs in history

Dogs have become famous throughout history for various reasons. Maybe they appeared on the silver screen or won our hearts for their courage or loyalty...


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