All posts by Steve King
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Habits and Quirks
On the spectrum of being OCD to being totally laid back, we, as humans, ALL have our habits and quirks. What makes no sense to...
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Exercise: physical and mental
Marathon runner or couch potato? Canada’s cleverest person or complete dodo? Let’s go for somewhere in the middle with both of these! When it comes...
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Bringing a new dog home
Have you ever gone to a place that you’ve never been before and where the people don’t speak the same language as you? Does the...
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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...
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
