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Puppy Training in Hamilton, Ontario
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming. If you're looking for professional puppy training in Hamilton, Ontario, The Crunchy Canine is here to help. We provide puppy training designed to build good habits early and prevent behavior...
The health benefits of feeding your dog rabbit feet
Why Rabbit Feet Are a Healthy Treat for Dogs As dog owners, we’re always looking for nutritious and natural treats to keep our pets happy and healthy. Rabbit feet are a unique option that provides a range of benefits for your furry friend. Here’s why rabbit feet can...
Why is play important for your dog?
As dog owners, we often spend a lot of time training obedience commands, taking our dogs for walks around the block, and complaining about all the things our dogs do that annoy us or the things we wish our dogs knew how to do....but do we spend much time thinking...
What was your dog bred to do?
Did you know that every breed has a purpose? Every bred was bred for a specific job. Many people buy a dog based on looks, or because they met one or two dogs of a certain breed, and thought "wow I really like this breed, I think I should get one". The problem is that...
What breed is best for a family with kids?
If you are a family with kids and are considering getting a new dog, we hope this question has crossed your mind! We see so many people get dogs that are just not a good fit for families and all because they maybe met one dog of that breed that they really liked, or...
Nika the Husky Mix
Nika the Husky Mix | Dog Training Brantford We had such a positive experience working with our trainer Katie (Dog Training Brantford). Very professional, well experienced and worked around our schedule for training. NIKA really benefited from all the little tips and...
Is socialization the end all be all?
If you have a dog, or know someone with a dog you have probably heard about the importance of socialization! As new puppy owners, the term "socialization" gets drilled into your head. You MUST socialize this puppy otherwise it will be aggressive as an adult! Rescues...
Raise the criteria but lower your expectations
We often find our clients not understanding why their dog struggles with certain behaviours. Most of the time the human has set a certain expectation and the dog fails miserably. Leading up to this failure no criteria was set, not enough training time was put in, and...
How to Fix Leash Reactivity
Leash reactivity...what is it? Does your dog have it? Is it aggression? Fix Leash Reactivity Let's unpack what leash reactivity is. When a dog is on leash, and has a reaction to certain triggers/distractions. These reactions can be minor like change in posture or...