SMELLYBLOGZ

Photo by Samson Katt from Pexels We love the environment, and so do our smellydogz! Many of us are looking for ways to do our part in reducing our carbon footprint but how many of us are looking to reduce our carbon paw print?  A paper investigating dog waste challenges in Metro Vancouver noted that a dog could produce 0.34 kilograms per day. According to Canadian Animal Health Institute statistics, the dog population stood at 8.2 million as of 2018. That translates to 2,790 tonnes of waste every day!  The environmental impact doesn’t stop there as plastic food containers, poop bags, toys, chemicals...

Photo by Thirdman from Pexels Seeing our smellydogz jumping and chasing at will is great to watch as we want our pups to have as much fun as possible. However, it is necessary to know how to train your dog so that they have a set of commands to follow when needed. Start training for basic commands such as Sit, Stay, Leave it, Stop, Come here early on after adopting your pooch. It is best to pick the method that suits you both, as consistency will bring success over time. There is much debate within the dog training community over the most effective...

Photo by Jozef Fehér from Pexels Sometimes, whether due to bad storms or unsafe temperatures, we have to hang up our collars and lead While dogs love going outside, they love spending time with their humans even more. And when we find ourselves stuck at home we need to find ways of keeping our smellydogz entertained with some. But play has more advantages than simply passing the time! It’s a great way to keep your dog active and exercised when stuck indoors, provides mental stimulation, aids in developing training habits, and helps to strengthen the bond between us and our smellydogz. Having some...

Photo by Destiny Wiens We all love our smellydogz: their personalities, their cuddles, even their bad breath. We love everything about them! However, loving our smellydogz and having a well-behaved, properly trained dog doesn't come without hard work from both dog and owner. There are a lot of reasons to work on obedience training with your dog; ultimately, training keeps everyone safe, healthy, and happy and ensures the best relationship between you and your dog. The training process can be a lot of work, depending on the temperament and past experiences of your dog, so the earlier you start the better!...