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JWalker Dog Blog
3M ago
Animal-assisted therapy has always captivated me, both professionally and personally. I've been dedicated to strengthening the human-animal bond to enhance the lives of both humans and animals, promoting well-being and emotional balance. As a canine behavior specialist, owner education has been central to my work.
My career began with working with people. I’ve worked with youth facing behavioral struggles, children and adults with disabilities, brain injury rehabilitation patients, seniors, and individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. My deep interest in the human condition and nat ..read more
JWalker Dog Blog
7M ago
In every dog owner's heart resides a longing for effortless companionship and joyful escapades with their beloved furry friends. It's this heartfelt connection that ignited the inception of JWalker, a trailblazing brand devoted to crafting innovative pet products that strengthen the bond between humans and their canine companions.
At the helm of JWalker stands Jessica O'Neill, a woman fueled by a passion for understanding the intricate world of canine behaviour. With over a decade of experience as a Canine Behaviour Consultant, Jessica intimately recognized the daily struggles faced by dog own ..read more
JWalker Dog Blog
8M ago
As dog lovers, we all want the best for our furry companions, including their nutrition.
Whether you feed your dog a home-cooked diet, raw diet or high-quality commercial kibble, the following items should be at the top of your mind:
UNDERSTANDING WHAT INGREDIENTS YOU ARE FEEDING-
Learn how to read the label and don’t be afraid to ask questions to either the clerk selling you the food or the food company itself.
KNOWING IF THE FOOD IS FREE OF CHEMICALS, ANTIBIOTICS & HORMONES- The list of ingredients may seem wonderful, but where and how the food is sourced matters. Is the mea ..read more
JWalker Dog Blog
9M ago
As with any living creature, stress can have a massive impact on a dog’s emotional and physical well-being. The effects of stress can be observed through a dog’s behaviour and physiological functions.
While the impact of stress can be monumental in a dog’s body, we as humans don’t always recognize the symptoms. This can happen for several reasons. One is that dogs can be incredibly stoic. It is not often biologically beneficial to them to advertise their vulnerability, susceptibility, and weakness due to stress or illness, and as a result, we may not always pick up on their earlier indica ..read more
JWalker Dog Blog
1y ago
What the heck is a raccoon dog anyway?
Well, I can start but telling you what they are not... raccoons! While they closely resemble our beloved North American 'trash panda', they are not even part of the same family of animals. While they both sport stunning and mysterious mask markings and have both been sought after for their luxurious furs, they couldn't even accurately be called cousins. While raccoons have those adorable little hands that regularly get them into trouble, raccoon dogs have paws similar to what you would expect to see on a dog.
Right, s ..read more
JWalker Dog Blog
1y ago
Keep reading for a special announcement below...
With over 80 million dog owners in North America alone, it's no surprise there are tons of people reading about dogs. Whether you are a traditional 'sit-down with a paper book in your hands', a 'listen to an audiobook on a drive' or a 'read in bed on a kindle' kind of person, everyone needs books in their lives.
Dog lovers of all ages enjoy relatable, feel-good dog stories to help them connect to other dog people, raise their spirits or maybe even get them through difficult times.  ..read more
JWalker Dog Blog
2y ago
It has taken years for reward-based training to become popularized and seen as the rule rather than the exception. Years of scientific research, studies and numerous books written by pioneers in the industry have finally set dog owners on a more ‘positive’ path.
Science has told us that dogs are more likely to repeat behaviour that is rewarded rather than refrain from performing behaviour that has been punished. That’s not to say that punishment doesn’t play a role in teaching and communicating with our dogs. Without getting too technical, there are four main quadrants in operant learnin ..read more
JWalker Dog Blog
2y ago
All too often I am approached with a story of a 'good dog' who suddenly bites "out of nowhere". The story usually goes something like this: "I was just petting him and he snapped" or "He went over to greet my friend with his tail wagging and then all of a sudden turned on her". These bites tend to be targeted towards familiar people, but not exclusively. They always seem to surprise the receiver who feels betrayed or deceived into letting their guard down because they thought the dog 'liked them' or wanted the interaction. So what went wrong?
It is imperative that prior ..read more
JWalker Dog Blog
2y ago
Time is changing and so too is the world of dogs. Whether you are a dog owner, groomer, retailer, trainer or walker, you need to be ready for the change COVID-19 will have on your life. How will our personal and professional lives with dogs be altered and what does a virtual dog world really look like?
Although the dog world already has many different virtual aspects; such as online shopping, food delivery, educational webinars and social media; the dog world ahead of us will be much more immersed in a virtual realm. With the current COVID-19 health crisis across the world ..read more
JWalker Dog Blog
2y ago
Loose-leash walking is a simple behaviour made up of a variety of complex skills. If your dog does not understand or possess the complex skills, this 'simple' behaviour you are asking them to perform ends up being not so simple for either of you. Before you become frustrated with your dog's disobedience on a leash, consider your dog's skill set in the following areas:
1. Ignoring distractions:
In order to walk calmly by your side, in a distraction-rich environment, your dog must learn to ignore distractions. You need to have a clear understanding of what level of distraction your dog can handl ..read more