Living and learning with our four-legged friends
We strive to share fun, interesting, and useful information to help enrich the relationship between you and your dog(s).
The adventures of Henry and Louie the Labrador-mix Retriever. We are on a journey to discover all the beauty and wonder Ontario’s hiking trails have to offer. Our goal is to encourage others to get outdoors and live a healthy, active lifestyle, and strengthen their bond with their dogs.
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At least four dogs have been abandoned at Rouge National Urban Park in the past year. It’s part of an alarming trend of people releasing their unwanted pets - dogs, cats, reptiles, and other exotic wildlife - into the wild at Rouge Park.
It's always so fascinating to watch a dog sleep! Not only do they look super cute and cuddly, but their sleeping positions can actually tell you a lot about their personality.
Training your new pup can be an intimidating process, but it doesn’t have to be! Dogs are brilliant and eager to please. With patience and consistency, you can use positive reinforcement methods to train your dog in no time. Here are five tips on how you can get started training your pup today!
As the saying goes, a tired pup is a happy pup. What better way to tucker out your dog than with their favourite toy?
A good veterinarian is a key factor in your dog’s overall health. Choosing the right vet for your pup can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be.
There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a dog. With so many different breeds and personalities, it can be tough to decide which one is right for you.
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Adventures with Louie is a series of short stories about Louie and his favourite dog and human friends. It chronicles adventures - some real, mostly imagined - Louie and his mates go on to explore the world. Enjoy!
Louie, Labrador Retriever from Canada, is back for another adventure. He and his mates are training for the upcoming Canine World Cup Soccer Tournament. It's been Louie’s dream to compete in this tournament ever since he saw it on TV as a puppy.
In his latest adventure, Louie the Labrador Retriever is joined by his best friends Chance the Husky, and Vasco the Hound, for a journey into space to explore planets near and far.
It was a warm summer day in the small town of Barkville, and all the dogs were gathering for the annual Dog Olympics. There were games of all shapes and sizes, from obstacle courses to finding hidden treats, 100-meter dashes to long-distance running, swimming races, tug-of-war competitions—anything you can imagine!
Louie and Chance were two very best friends, a black Labrador Retriever and a Husky. They lived in the same neighborhood, had each other’s backs, and loved to have fun together. One day they decided to go on an underwater adventure.
Louie and Chance were the best of friends. They had grown up together, playing in each other's backyards and going on adventures around their small town. So it was only natural that when they heard about the forest nearby, they decided to explore it together.
I’m in a book! The Dog Collective: a collection of short stories and photographs inspired by lovable pups,
One of the best ways to spend the weekend is outdoors hiking. Some of the best trails can be found at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority parks like Glen Haffy and Heart Lake. These are some of my favourite places to hike.
The first hiking adventures of 2022 are officially in the books. I spent the Easter long weekend hiking trails at Island Lake Conservation Area and Mono Cliffs Provincial Park.
New year, new goals. Here are my five goals for 2022. What do you hope to accomplish this year?
Canadians are united when it comes to how they feel about their pets. Simply put, Canadians love their furry friends, fish, birds, reptiles, and other household pets. There has been a steady increase in pet ownership over the years with cats and dogs leading the way. Don’t take our word for it. Let’s explore the numbers.