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Ooh boy, it’s been over three months since I last explored the history of Cedar and Redpath (part 1 and part 2 for those who missed them). There have been a lot of changes in my life, which would be the excuse for taking so long to write this “Where are they now?” post on the feral boys. But before …

Special to Montreal Dog Blog – Dr. James Rassi  There’s a renewed sense of optimism throughout the veterinary profession in Quebec that our treatment of animals is on track to finally get in line with other veterinary circles around the world. The keyword being just that: optimism. Whenever I’ve asked anyone: veterinary medicine professionals, client, friends, family; the outright census was …

Hello, I have a ten month old Bernedoodle (half Bernese half poodle). He is still in his puppy stage and his biting has gotten better except for when we have him on his long leash on the back yard. Whenever he barks at the door we put him on the leash in the backyard for his to do his business. …

Costa Rican Bob Dog – by Dr. Amanda Glew There are some dogs who have just hit it so lucky, that when you see them, you can’t help but smile. My niece’s dog Bobby is one of these dogs. A waif from Costa Rica, she and her Tico boyfriend took him off the streets when he was just a puppy. This is …

It’s that time of year again: the air is cold, winter seems like it will never come to an end, and we inevitably struggle to hold on to the resolutions we so joyously toasted to, while silently promising ourselves, “this year it’s going to stick”. The good news is, you’re not alone. This happens to the best of us, which …

The City of Laval will soon decide if either Auberge Zen or Berger Blanc to hold the contract for animal management and pound service. The Facebook Page Groupe Intervention Protection Animaux Compagnie – Québec posted the following message: The BID is out for the renewal of the animal services in Laval for 2016-2019. Auberge Zen pour animaux holds the current …

I know that I am no dog behaviorist or dog trainer. I am a person that believes that all animals are sentient beings that deserve to be respected. Therefore, I am in favor of the new e-petition calling for  a ban of Shock Collars. The following petition is being presented by Kennedy Steward, Member of Parliament for Burnaby South in …

Hi Meira, We really need your help! We have an adorable 3 month old puppy named Mocha, who we love to bits! The only problem is that she is nipping us all the time, and we have no idea how to stop her. She has bitten both my boyfriend and I to the point of drawing blood, and has given …

It’s a Bummer – by Dr. Amanda Glew  Good fences make good neighbors. When you have an escaped horse, you realize the importance of this. My mare Risk learned to escape from an early age – she would leave her mother on the other side of a fence when only 3 months old.  So when she lead my small herd …

Goodbye: A letter to my dog  – by Nat Lauzon  Dec 28th, 2014.  One year ago. It’s the day your journey as a dog ended, and your next chapter began as something else.  As everything else, I guess. If you had any idea how many times I’ve tried to write this over the months, you’d wonder why I wasted so …