by Kayli McClelland | Apr 17, 2025 | Dogs
Teaching Your Dog to Walk With a Loose Leash Let’s start by teaching your dog a Reward Marker! See previous blog post here. Why Train Loose Leash Walking? It’s not fun or safe for a dog to take YOU for a walk – and pulling while wearing a collar can actually damage...
by Kayli McClelland | Mar 28, 2025 | Dogs
Mastering "Leave It" – A Lifesaving Skill for Your Pup! Every dog owner knows the struggle – your pup spots something on the ground, and before you can stop them, they’re diving mouth-first towards it! Whether it’s a dropped piece of food, a rabbit dropping or...
by Kayli McClelland | Mar 22, 2025 | Animal Welfare, Media
AARCS' First Senior’s Pet Wellness Clinic! The AARCS Veterinary Hospital team gathers to celebrate a successful first Senior’s Wellness Clinic. This March, we hosted our very first Senior’s Pet Wellness Clinic, and we’re thrilled to share that it was an...
by Kayli McClelland | Feb 25, 2025 | Animal Welfare, Media
Charitable Choices: Calgary Guardian Interview with AARCS Executive Director Deanna Thompson Original article by Shantelle Canzanese, Calgary Guardian Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) Executive Director, Deanna Thompson, recently connected with the Calgary...
by Kayli McClelland | Jan 27, 2025 | Dogs
Helpful Tools for Dogs That Pull Walking a dog that pulls can feel like you’re the one being walked, even if your pup is pint-sized. But don’t worry – there are simple tools and tricks to turn tug-of-war into a more controlled, peaceful stroll! The Help of a Harness A...