Where To Get Your Pet’s Holiday Photo In Edmonton and Area? The holiday season is always brimming with excitement and cheer! For those who are marking the Holiday season with joy, how about making it extra special by capturing some unforgettable pet holiday photos that will warm your heart! A variety of Holiday photo sessions (Including photos with Santa and sometimes the Grinch) are set to take place throughout November and December. The chance for your pet to share a moment with Santa will open a window for splendidly adorable pictures. It’s not just about fabulous photos – some of...
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As a pet parent, you want nothing but the best for your furry friend. That’s why it’s important to choose the right tools and techniques for training your dog. Force-free dog training is a popular method that’s gaining traction in the pet care industry. It’s a positive reinforcement-based approach that emphasizes rewarding good behavior rather than punishing bad behavior. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the tools used in force-free dog training. Clicker: A clicker is a small handheld device that produces a distinct clicking sound. It’s used to mark the exact moment when a dog exhibits a desirable behavior....
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Despite force-free training becoming more prevalent with the backing of dog training, behaviourist and scientific communities in Edmonton, Alberta there are still many trainers that follow Dominance Theory and other aversive training methods. In these methods, the emphasis is put on punishing undesirable behaviours so that your dog suppresses these behaviours. Here are 3 Red Flags to watch out for in these trainers and why they cause more harm to your dog and your relationship with him or her. Setting your dog up for failure Aversive training methods include punishing undesirable behaviours, so unlike force-free trainers who will set you...
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Where To Get Your Pet’s Holiday Photo In Edmonton and Area? The Holidays are an exciting time of year! For those of you who celebrate Christmas, it’s a great time to get a fun photo of your pets with Santa! Many photo shoots take place in November, but there are still opportunities coming up and intp December to get your pet to sit up on Santa’s lap for an adorable picture! Some Holiday photoshoots are to raise funds for local rescues, charities while others are for profit. Make sure you pick which is better for your family. Either way, it’s...
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It seems that we only really talk about black cats around Halloween, but did you know that August 17th is actually National Black Cat Appreciation Day? It’s a day to cherish the black cats in our community a little extra and to dismantle the stereotypes that they are put up against. Since there is a good deal of superstition and folklore surrounding not just black cats, but our dogs too, we thought we would take a minute to learn more about the origins of these stories! Who Ever Said Cats Were Unlucky? It is not fully known where the bad...
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Did you know that July is National Pet Hydration Month? Don’t get us wrong, hydration is important all year round. Water is the basis for the biological processes and reactions that keep our pets alive, and also aids in the transport of essential nutrients and substances around their bodies! However, during the warm Edmonton summer months, our pets are at a greater risk for heat-related illness and dehydration. This is why we take July as the month to raise awareness about the importance of hydration. What Happens When Your Pet Is Dehydrated? On hot days, our pups lose more water...
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In your pursuit of the greatest job ever, you might have not considered being a Dog Walker or Jogger. If you are an animal lover who enjoys being outside, it would be a mistake not to add Dog Jogger to your job search roster. We may be biased, but we think it’s truly a great position, and here are a few reasons why! The Health Benefits Being a Dog Walker in Edmonton undoubtedly helps promote your mental and physical health. Our Dog Joggers spend multiple hours walking and running each shift, so they have no problem getting ten thousand steps...
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Edmonton is home to many great things. Most notably the River Valley, Dog Jogs, and a fantastic collection of pet-friendly patios! We don’t know about you but we are so excited for patio season and even more excited that so many of our favourite local spots welcome our pups. Our goal is to visit as many pet-friendly places on this list as we can. We hope to add our personal reviews and pictures as we do so! We hope that you can find a patio on this list that you love and can enjoy with the whole family. Wherever you...
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At Dog Jogs, we know dog poop. The various shapes, sizes, and colours… we have seen it all. It’s inevitable when you are a Dog Walker in Edmonton! They say dogs are a human’s best friend, but for dog walkers, their best friends are poop bags. Okay, enough with the crappy jokes! Here are 5 things you may not know about dog poop. 1. Dog poop is not a good fertilizer Some people may think that since cow manure is great for vegetation, dog poop is too. This is not the case! Dogs have a very different diet than cows,...
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Now that March is coming to a close, we can say that (hopefully) spring is about to be sprung in Edmonton. We know that means lots of you will be getting back in the garden! Since we have a new season on the horizon, and March happens to be Pet Poison Awareness Month, we thought it would be the perfect time to share a list of common garden and houseplants that are dangerous to pets! What Makes Plants Poisonous to Pets? There are multiple groups of toxins in plants that pose health risks for our pets, but one common group...
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It’s Tough to Choose! Picking out the gear that works best for your pup is no easy task! There are so many options on the market and so many perspectives on which gear is better, and we know it’s difficult to navigate all those varying opinions and the stacked aisles at the pet store. Here is a short and comprehensive description of the pros and cons of harnesses and collars! Pros of Harnesses The main thing that harnesses do for your dog is distribute pressure away from their neck. Most of the pros of harnesses revolve around this fact. The...
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It’s hard to blame our pups for pulling on the leash sometimes! We know that in our Edmonton river valley there are so many stimuli like other pups, people, and smells that really lure our dogs in every direction. Mastering the art of the loose leash walk will ultimately make your walks more enjoyable and safe for you and your fur-baby, and also lays down a great foundation for learning other skills and behaviours. Doing this takes time and patience, but there are so many resources to help you on your pursuit to a loose leash walk! At Dog Jogs...
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