All posts by Steve King
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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...
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“He did what???”
Whether your dog is a puppy new to your house or an older guy, one thing they have in common is opportunism. If something looks...
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The psychology of dogs
This week I’d like to touch on the subject of the psychology of dogs. Back in the 19th century, dogs were considered to be creatures...
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Thinking of getting a dog?
This is a big decision to make and one that takes a lot of careful consideration. Unlike other purchases we make, dogs should never be...
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Man’s Best Friend
Dogs: you either love them or hate them. Are they part of the family or a creature to be avoided at all costs? Over the...
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
