“Hey, wake up.” “Huh?” “It’s your turn to take Mr. Kermit outside.” “Oh, right. Just five more minutes.” Two minutes later: BARK BARK BARK. “Alright, alright.” I’ve heard plenty of stories over the years of people who’ve used pet ownership as a test run for baby ownership. Is ‘ownership’ the right word? Maybe not, but […]
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The day is here! The new puppy arrives! Getting a new dog to join your family is an important event in both your life and the dog’s life, an exciting time for both man and beast! Hopefully you’ve taken the time to consider the best breed for your lifestyle or the size of your home,
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The first thing Sylvia MacDonald, K9’s owner, sees in the dogs that come through the front door of the shop? The owner. “We really look at the owner first because most issues stem from the owner,” Sylvia tells me. “We talk to the owner as we assess the dog’s behaviour. You can’t just approach any
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What are you passionate about? What gets you up in the morning? What keeps you up at night? Some of the best companies in the lower mainland are those built on passionate the labour-of-love shops created just because the owner wanted it to happen, rather than needing it to happen. When it comes to pets,
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For most dogs, chewing a toy or a stick or a bone isn’t just a hobby for young pups, it’s a naturally ingrained method of cleaning and strengthening their teeth. Plus it’s the funnest thing ever, right? I mean, I’d way rather spend an hour chewing a plastic toy then brushing my teeth for 3
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