Lately “In the News” there has been a significant number of articles about the role that therapy and emotional support dogs play for those who suffer from anxiety disorders. Now
The idea of service dogs assisting those who suffer from anxiety attacks is becoming increasingly more common. Unfortunately getting a prescription for one can still prove challenging. See the full
I’ll admit I can be emotional, especially when it comes to happy dog stories and stories about rescue dogs finding their forever homes, but this one really made me smile
This story makes me smile. A large dog fell through the ice on the frozen Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park, British Columbia. A Vancouver Police Department Officer was alerted and
A school in New York City will be bringing in dogs to help keep kids calm. The program is a pilot and aims to introduce children to the benefits of
A judge ruled in a custody case between two divorcing dog parents. Dogs should not be treated as family and using the courts time in a dog custody case is
Dog Friendly hiking and snowshoe trails at Mt. Seymour Resort and the surrounding backcountry: Elasy Lake, Dog Mountain, Dinkey Peak, Mystery Peak, Goldie Lake and more.
From the Times Colonist on November 10, 2016: A dog that was trapped in a well for almost a month is going home after receiving extensive treatment. He is expected
From the Vancouver Province on November 10, 2016: There has been an increasing trend towards raw food diets for dogs in Canada. While there are some health benefits there are
From the Vancouver Sun on November 6, 2016: Studies have found a connection between gut health and emotion- including anxiety. Further studies have indicated that probiotics can help with these
From CTV News Vancouver on November 6, 2016: Dogs brought to BC from a high kill shelter in California are rehomed after an adoption event in Vancouver. 58 Rescue Dogs
From the Vancouver Sun on November 6, 2016: After the well publicised story of the Vancouver dog that was spooked by a firework and ran onto a skytrain track many in
From the Vancouver Sun on November 9, 2016: The BC College of Veterinarians has banned docking of tails and other cosmetic alterations of dogs. The decision is celebrated by many
A blog post about dog friendly parks, beaches and restaurants in Crescent Beach, B.C.
Avy and I LOVE to go hiking together, and since we live in Vancouver, B.C. there is no shortage of great hikes to choose from. One weekend my sister Jennifer