Wholehearted Dog Training

10/12/2025

Good tips for navigating the holiday season with your furry family members. 🩷🐶

Learn holiday tips for adolescent dogs, ensuring they feel safe and happy while navigating family gatherings this season.

13/07/2024

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04/04/2024

19/03/2024

Looking forward to starting my dog training plans with excellent advice from Pet Harmony Pro! 💕🐶😻

19/03/2024

Good info to have and to be prepared. Hope we don’t have to need to but good to be aware! 🤗🐶😻

Take steps to include your pets in emergency planning in the case of a wildfire evacuation. Download our free checklist!

16/03/2024

Pets in pain are hide and seek experts! They hide their pain, so you need to seek it out!

There are millions of household pets that suffer from chronic or acute pain, but unlike the humans in their lives’, they can’t tell us where it hurts. They can however show us signs of discomfort.

Some studies have shown that animals who exhibit high levels of extroversion will also present their pain in a similar fashion with behavioural indicators such as whimpering or excessive chewing of the affected area. More introverted pets who are perhaps shy, quiet and still creatures may be more stoic in exhibiting their pain response. A more neurotic creature might also limit movement to reduce their pain as a means of protection - just like humans do. Does this ring true for your pet?

Here are a few common signs that can indicate your pet may be in pain:

1. Not going up or down the stairs of difficulty standing after laying down could indicate early signs of osteoarthritis.

2. A reluctance to jump up onto surfaces (tables, chairs, cat tree, bed) may potentially be due to some pain, especially for cats.

3. Is your pet slowing down and showing disinterest in play time.

4. Under-grooming or a licking a particular spot frequently can be a sign of pain.

5. A decrease in appetite could mean that your pet is experiencing some mouth pain.

Our pets are just as unique as their human counterparts. Each of us is different and it is important to recognize each animal’s individual needs to provide for them accordingly. A reminder that the outward behaviour doesn’t always reflect the internal emotional experience.

If you have concerns for your animal you can use the Pet Health Checker tool on our website to help you decide if your pet's symptoms require immediate attention or if you should continue to monitor those symptoms at home. We also encourage you to call us for general guidance and advice or to schedule an appointment. 🐾

06/03/2024

Easter and Mother's Day are two of the most dangerous holidays for cats for one reason: lily poisoning. 💐

As a part of our No Lilies for Kitties educational campaign, we're kicking off the series by sharing which species of lilies are toxic to cats. True lilies (Lilium species) and daylilies (Hemerocallis species) are extremely toxic to cats and can potentially cause severe kidney failure. Check out the graphic below for examples, and visit the link below to learn more:

https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/veterinarians/free-resources-clinic-clients/no-lilies-for-kitties/

16/01/2024

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year!

26/12/2023

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