Prairie Paws Dog Grooming & Training

11/02/2026

These Shepherds play a huge role in the military and the police force.
Thanks to Mike Ritland, a retired Navy Seal, he takes on retired dogs in his facility called Warrior Dogs.
Excellent documentary.

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10/31/2026

🎃Halloween and dog safety.🎃

For dogs that have never experienced Halloween, this can be overwhelming experience for them and they could look at the open door as an escape route while you’re handing out candy.

We want to set our dogs up for success!

Here are a few things to consider to help you and your dog succeed.

Practice ringing and knocking on the door while keeping your dog at a safe distance from the door. This can be done while your dog is in a crate, on a place stay or with you on a leash. You can also tether your dog to a door by placing the handle of the leash to the backside of a door handle and closing the door.
Never let your dog rush a door.

A good amount of exercise before the kids arrive will help settle down some anxiousness.

A crate is the safest place for your dog while handing out candy.
Keep the crate or dog bed out of view of the front door and window. This helps the dog from anticipating and being anxious for what’s coming.

If you choose to walk your dog while trick or treating, make sure they have been exposed to a lot of distractions and walking at night. If not, this could be too much for them. Creating fear and reactivity to costumes and excited kids running around.

Keep candy and chocolate in a place where dogs cannot access it.
Dogs are opportunistic!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your dog’s behaviour…. Please feel free to reach out to us 🙂

403 324-3955

10/29/2026

One of the most wonderful things in life is adding a puppy or a dog to your family.

This is a commitment and should be taken seriously.

So here are a few things to consider before getting a puppy or a dog.

It’s unfair to your puppy or dog to think all they need is LOVE.

They are an animal with needs that are much different than a human. They have predatory instincts, breed instincts and a pack mentality.
When their needs are not met, they will show you. It may not be right away but the build up will be there.

This often happens around 9, 12 & 15 months of age where we may see switch in their behaviour,,,, brattiness, pushback, fearful of everything, anxiety, fear or aggression towards people or other dogs.

Dogs will exploit weakness in a person.
They need YOU as a leader to guide them in this world with confidence and trust.

Dogs thrive from a solid foundation of structure, consistency, boundaries and leadership as well as play, exercise and affection.
With this in place, you and your dog will have a beautiful relationship with trust and respect.

Be the change you wish to see in your dog ~ Cara Johnson

10/26/2026

Would you lead a horse with a halter or a harness?
Lead with the head and the body will follow. This applies to the dog as well.

10/25/2026

Coffee and dogs ☺️

10/25/2026

10/23/2026

This little sweetheart was in for his first groom 🥰

10/19/2026

10/17/2026

It is not fair to fill your emotional void with a puppy or a dog unless you’re willing to put in the work to fulfill their needs.

Dog owners quickly run into problems when breed-specific behaviours appear as they mature.

Research what breed best fits your personality and lifestyle.

This is an excellent book with valuable information. Here's an example from the book,,

"Those who buy a dog for purely aesthetic reasons may end up with a breed whose behaviour clashes with their lifestyle. Problems ranging from property destruction to fear-biting to outright dominance aggression can result. By choosing the right breed you can avoid much heartache."

Whether it's a purebred or mixed breed you're interested in this is a must read. When Selecting a reputable breeder or adopting from a shelter, it is important to do your research.
We have a copy of this book we are happy to lend out ❤️🐾