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Pets are Where the Heart is: 5 Ways to Spoil Your Dog August 10th is National Spoil Your Dog Day, so we’ve rounded up our five top tips to help you celebrate and spoil the special pup in your life! 1. Take Them to Their Favourite Spot What easier way to give your dog a fun day out than to take them to their favourite dog park or on an energy-burning hike? After all, exercise is a crucial part of your dog’s overall health and well-being. Dog parks offer your pups a multitude of benefits, from some off-leash freedom and...

Colin and Belinda Morrison founded CB Rescue after rescuing a two year old Husky in Calgary that had been chained for her whole life, with no human interaction, no walks, and no caring family to look after her. After successfully placing the dog in a new, loving home, Belinda realized that rescuing dogs was something that she could really do. Already volunteering for other rescues in Calgary and fostering herself, Belinda had always thought about starting her own organization. “I always said if I had a million dollars, I’d start a rescue. But then I realized - I don’t need...

5 Tips for Lost Pet Prevention and Pet Safety We’ve compiled a list of our top five tips for pet safety, both indoors and outside, to help you have some peace of mind when it comes to caring for your favourite furry friend. 1. Secured = Safe Keeping your pets leashed when on walks (except in designated off-leash, fenced-in areas) is an easy way to make sure your dog doesn’t suddenly startle and make a run for it if spooked by an unexpected noise. After all, even dogs who are great listeners and follow voice commands well can be affected...

Long before Doodle Dogs opened its doors in Calgary, co-owner Corey White had the idea of owning a boutique pet store in the city. “I used to love going to Vancouver, and there were so many awesome pet stores there,” explains Corey, who owns the store along with his sister, Meghan. “Fast forward eight years to jobs we don’t like and we finally decided to do a pet store.” Doodle Dogs began in 2016 with 500 square feet of retail space and a 200 square foot dog daycare. It has since expanded and remodelled, with two locations in Calgary and...