If you're anything like us, you want to include your best friend in all your weekend plans, whenever you can! That's why we love dog-friendly beaches so much, because nothing makes us feel guiltier than a gorgeous day at the beach all the while knowing your pup is home alone. We've put together a list [...]
Summer isn't always just a walk in the park for our pets! We compiled a quick list of common dangers associated with the summertime. Overheating The skyrocketing temperatures can make the world a harsh place for our animals, especially for dogs, who can be very sensitive to the heat. Because dogs don't have the convenient (albeit [...]
At Dog Gone Walking, we form amazing bonds with our clients, over years of visiting and getting to know all their quirks and unique personalities. We’re trying something new and choosing to spotlight a specific client each month, with the help of their usual walker, to show off some of the incredible pets we spend [...]
So first of all, what IS a reactive dog? Well, "reactive" is actually the term coined by trainers and owners to describe dogs that overreact to certain stimuli. It might be the sight of other dogs, people, kids, loud noises and chaos, etc. The dog’s reaction to these stimuli is usually a bark and lunge type of [...]
Surely by now you've heard the recent buzz around the much talked about article published by Psychology Today, stating that most dog's reeeeeeally don't appreciate the close contact of a hug from a human. As much as we love giving them. So that got us thinking, how many other body language messages are going unnoticed by otherwise well-meaning pet [...]
At Dog Gone Walking, we form amazing bonds with our clients, over years of visiting and getting to know all their quirks and unique personalities. We’re trying something new and choosing to spotlight a specific client each month, with the help of their usual walker, to show off some of the incredible pets we spend [...]
It can be heartbreaking to watch: Even before the first clap of thunder, otherwise well-behaved dogs begin to pace, pant, cling to their owners, hide in the closet, or jam themselves behind the toilet. In severe cases, they'll claw through drywall, chew carpets, or even break through windows in their escalating panic. Thunderstorm phobia in dogs [...]
Who doesn't love the breathtaking sights of Ontario during hiking season...Canadian natural beauty at it's finest! We have some awesome local trails in the region..here are our top 5! Which trails do you love to visit with your pooch when the weather's fine? Let us know! The Iron Horse Trail The Iron Horse Trail, right [...]
Maybe! Not to alarm you all, while we're in such a good mood, with all this sunshine lately...but now that spring has officially sprung, it's time to talk plants! We all know that pets have a penchant for gravitating towards eating the strangest things in our homes, from wood to plastic and of course, plants. [...]
At Dog Gone Walking, we form amazing bonds with our clients, over years of visiting and getting to know all their quirks and unique personalities. We’re trying something new and choosing to spotlight a specific client each month, with the help of their usual walker, to show off some of the incredible pets we spend [...]
