Download CKC PDF New CKC obedience rules will take effect on January 1, 2025, bringing significant updates to the group stay exercises. Many dogsport competitors have advocated for changes due to safety concerns. In the Pre-Novice class, the maximum number of dogs in each group stay will [...]

Socialize? I can’t, my pup doesn’t have all its vaccinations. Many of you know that socialization is much more than our pups meeting other dogs or people. We need to help them experience a lot of novel places, textures, sounds, items, etc. Many people get stuck in not wanting to [...]

By Naomi Enns K9 Frisbee is growing in Abbotsford and Abbotsford Disc Dog Club is helping to spread the word. Dogs love to chase and catch frisbees, it’s great exercise and it’s mentally stimulating while strengthening the bond with you and your dog. Abbotsford Disc Dog Club is helping [...]

by Laurel Brunke Does your dog get the zoomies?? Have you ever seen your dog’s prey drive arise as they react to a squirrel or rabbit running by?  Maybe the Canadian Kennel Club Chase Ability Test is something to try with your dog. The Chase Ability Program was modeled [...]

By Kelly Thorburn Paws are important. Not only do they get our dogs from one place to another, they (along with noses), are how dogs sweat. To keep paws healthy, limit their exposure during extreme weather conditions. Watch for signs that your dog is uncomfortable. Shifting weight, holding up [...]

By: Lâle Aksu Canine Scent Detection Specialist, Program Lead - Training Canines for Care Scent Detection Program As a Manchester Terrier owner, I am often asked what the breed's original job was. My answer: hunting and killing vermin. After all, they are called Manchester "Terrier.'Long ago, our breed's development was [...]

No, I’m not talking about closing your E-Harmony site or swiping left on Tinder. I am talking about life with an Only Dog. That’s right, just four muddy paws, one crate, one dinner dish, one leash hanging by the door. Only one pair of beseeching eyes asking for a [...]

All dog owners should have a canine medical kit, with vet wraps, antibiotic ointment, Benadryl, and a dozen other items. You can find good lists on many internet sites. Keep your dog’s kit beside your own Emergency Preparedness kit, with its minimum three-day supply of food and water, medicines, flashlight, [...]