DIY Brain Games at Home to Tire Your Dog!
It is a strange time for both our dogs and us right now, as we continue to work more from home during this pandemic. That's why we bring you these DIY dog brain games to play at home to make sure that your dog doesn’t get bored while you’re working from home.
How To Understand Canine Body Language and Signals Video
Do you want to understand canine body language and signals to better understand your dog? Now you can learn with us, the fun and easy way.
How to Encourage Successful Dog Play Time
Are you concerned that your dog is a bully or is being bullied during play time? Now you can learn to encourage successful dog play time the fun and easy way.
Top Three Dog Training Skills to Master
Are you excited to train your new dog or puppy but have no idea where to start? We're here to teach you the top three dog training skills you should master.
Basics of Dog Communication Training
Do you want to have better communication with your dog based on positive reinforcement training? We teach you the basics so you and your dog will be on the same page in no time!
Behind the Scenes: Dog Training at Canine Connection
Life with our dog(s) is a life well lived! Until they bark at seemingly everything, drag you down the street, rip your clothes, and pee on the floor. At Canine Connection, our purpose is to empower the love & connection between you and your dog. We help you “speak dog” so that you better understand each other, and so that you develop a relationship built on mutual trust, and fun! Training doesn’t have to be hard, you just have to have fun with the process. We’re here to help with that.
Crate Training for Puppies Made Easy
Crate training your puppy requires patience but it's possible to do it the fun and easy way! With this crate training for puppies made easy video that takes you through a and easy-to-follow process that you'll be mastering in no time, you can say goodbye to stressing over leaving your puppy in their crate while you're out!
Stop Your Puppy From Nipping at People
Hey, it's Annika here with Canine Connection. Are you sick and tired of your puppy AKA shark attacking you and biting at you and nipping at you? Leaving marks and bruises on your arms, ripping your clothing when you're just trying to take them out for a pee? Don't worry, I've got you covered. We've got three tangible take home tips to make sure that your shark puppy stops nipping at you.
Foolproof New Puppy Potty Training
Hey, it's Annika with Canine Connection. Are you embarrassed that your dog is still not potty trained? Do you feel like you have tried everything that the internet tells you to do to achieve that goal, and nothing is working?
The Case For Separated Off-Leash Areas For Big & Small Dogs
Annika McDade says larger dogs play and interact differently with smaller dogs and can be too forceful with them, potentially causing injury. In some rare instances, larger dogs can mistake smaller ones for prey if they get too riled up in a game of chase.
Leash Pulling - Dog Training Video
Hey, it's Annika with Canine Connection. Are you frustrated by your dog pulling you down the street when you take them for a walk? Are they walking you instead of you walking them? We're here today to give you three helpful, tangible tips to enjoy walking with your dog again.
Helpful Dog Training Video
Training your dog doesn't have to be hard. At Canine Connection, we publish new helpful dog training videos full of tips every week!
Global TV: How To Tain Your Dog In Springtime
The sights and smells of spring can be an excitable time for a dog. Annika McDade, from Canine Connection Training, shares her expert tips that'll help keep your pet pooch under control.
Furry friends could be costing you hundreds more on your hydro bill
Furry friends could be costing you hundreds more on your hydro bill. BC Hydro study found 52% of pet owners say comfort of their animal more important than saving electricity.
Global TV: Keeping Your Dog Safe And Happy Over Halloween
Annika McDade with Canine Connection Training gives tips on how to keep your four legged friend comfortable and safe during the excitement of Halloween.
Global TV: Tips For Roadtripping With Pets
With many people taking road trips this summer it can be a challenge to figure out how to comfortably bring Fido along for the adventure. Community reporter Michael Newman gets some tips from dog expert Annika McDade of Canine Connection Training, on how to keep your dog cool, calm, and comfortable in the car.
Reel People: Secrets of a wolf trainer
It’s little wonder that wolves are a go-to symbolic device in highly dramatic film and television: they’re mysterious; they’re stoic; they’re dangerous; their eyes are pools of wisdom and wonder.
Global TV: Maintaining Your Dog’s Mental Health This Winter
As the weather gets colder many of us are walking our dogs less. that can lead to behavior issues with our furry friends. Canine behaviour consultant Annika McDade joins us now with tips on how to maintain your dog's mental health.
Global TV: Solving The Seawall Nightmare With Reactive Dogs
Canine Behaviour Consultant Annika McDade gives us some tips on how to deal with reactive dogs, especially now that the weather is improving and everyone it seems is out on the Vancouver Seawall.
The Truth About Adopting A Dog
Adopting this dog has been one of the most difficult things Adam and I have done, but also the most rewarding, by far. That old saying rings true about how it’s tough to know who rescued who. Getting a dog, adopted or not, when you’re ready, is simply the best decision you could make.