complete video listing

What is it like to have a therapy dog? What does a therapy dog do? How can I get my dog to be accredited as a therapy dog? Here the story of one dog who visits seniors every week.

A rescued Samoyed German Shepherd Cross attacks other dogs. Stanley Coren develops a training plan for a dog that has been tethered outside and has become viscious as a result.

Is your dog too big and aggressive to take for a walk when other people are around? Stanley Coren shows how to reduce a dog's aggressiveness when around other people.

How do I prevent my puppy from developing aggressive behaviour? He is already nipping and biting me. Stanley Coen shows how to change this dominant behaviour early.

What do you do if your dog is aggressively possessive of his good and toys, to the point that he bites anyone who comes near? Stanley Coren shows how to train the dog out of his nasty behaviour.

I would like to have a portrait painted of my dog? What should I expect of the process. Find out how one dog portraitist works.

What should I expect from a professional dog photographer? In this video you meet one, and watch him take beautiful portraits of a variety of dogs. Lot of tips.

Does your dog bark loudly when someone comes to the door? Stanley Coren has some suggestions to stop that.

What can you do if your dog barks all the time at home - at noises outside, out of habit, at the door, at the window. Stanley Coren has a number of training tips and techniques to stop this annoying behaviour.

What is it like preparing for and participating in high level obedience trials? Find out at a one such competition.

Obedience trials provide a fun training activity that helps create a special bond between dogs and owners, and for humans to socialize with each other too. Dog owners and judges tell us what the sport is about, and how much fun it is.

In this piece, viewers see how pointing dogs are taught to point when hunting for birds. The birds shown in this piece are not hurt - they revive fully!

Shutzhund is a type of training from Germany that includes some controversial topics and methods. In this segment, the focus is on teaching dogs to track, and we see several people working with dogs who have attained different levels of competence.

My dog hates having his toenails cut, what can I do? Stanley Coren shows how to cut a dog's toenails without causing the dog undue stress or anxiety. He recommends doing one nail at a time over a period of time. She shows nail cutters that are safe.

Stanley Coren shows how to brush a dog's teeth. He uses dog toothpaste, a dog toothbrush, and provides other ideas for keeping a dog's teeth clean.

How do you massage a dog? How do you check for lumps or bumps on your dog that might indicate some medical problem? Stanley Coren shows how.

How can I help my puppy who is teething. Stanley Coren shows how to make an effective teething toy.

What do you do if your dog doesn't like to be touched or petted? Dr. Stanley Coren talks about the problem and shows how to gradually desensitize your dog to your touch.

What do you do if your dog has been skunked. The stink is overwhelming. Stanley Coren has a couple of good recipes that can take the awful stench away by bathing your dog.

How can you keep your dog cool, comfortable and safe on hot sunny days when you're outside. Stanley Coren has some suggestions.

Dog sitters and dog camps are two alternatives when you need to leave your dog at home to travel. Viewers get a sneak peak at the life of a dog in these situations.

How can I deal with our two dogs who think that they are in charge? They nip and bite, body check each other, try to be the first out or in the door. Stanley Coren shows how to stop this behaviour by giving back pack leadership to the human family.

How do you get your dog's attention? How do you stop your dog from nipping and biting you when playing? Stanley Coren develops a program to train a Golden Retriever/Great Pyrenees Cross, learn his name and to engage in play that is fun -- with no nipping.

What can I do about my large, dominant dog. He frightens people and he has been aggressive to others. Stanley Coren shows how to get the dog's behaviour in check.

Susan is fed up with her Shetland Sheepdog because the dog chases the kids, bites them, and often rips their clothes. Dr. Stanley Coren shows the children how they can stop the dog﾿s improper behavior.

How can I teach my dog how he fits into the social hierarchy of the family. Stanley Coren shows that you can teach pack order through play with your dog.

What do I do about a dog that humps everyone's legs? It's embarrassing. Stanley Coren explains the behaviour and how it can be kept in check - prevented.

How could I have my dog blessed in a church? Many churches have ceremonies in spring and early summer to celebrate all creation and include animals. Enjoy this one at a small United Church.

Many people find it very emotionally painful dealing with the death of their dog. Several people talk about their dog's death, the choices made, the emotional pain, and the healing.

What are the consequences when a husband brings a dog home without his wife's consent. Two parents talk candidly about the pros and cons of having a dog in the family and the difficulties that result when both don't agree to the additional family member.

Do dogs have a positive impact on the health of seniors? Studies show that dogs have a very positive affect on senior's health - for dealing with stress, loneliness, and encouraging regular exercise. They increase longevity.

A first birthday party for the now dispersed litter of puppies. It's fun watching them play and hearing about the romance of the Mom and Dad dogs, the Sire and Dam. And there's birthday cake too.

How do you show your dog that you approve of his behavior - that he has done the right thing? Stanley Coren shows how to do that - after all, positive reinforcement is the best way to train a dog.

What games and sports can I play with my three-legged dog? What should I not do with my three-legged dog - what my hurt or damage him? Stanley Coren shows that there are plenty of things you can do with a lame dog, but there are a few cautions.

What kind of dog food should I give my dog? What is the difference between packaged dog food available in supermarkets, gourmet food found in specialty stores, and food that you make for your dog yourself? Is there any real difference nutrition? Here are a few views.

How can I make healthy food for my dogs. Stanley Coren shows all the needed ingredients for healthy dog food and how to make great food.

How can I make a cool treat for my dog for the hot summer days. Stanley Coren shows how to make doggy popsicles.

How can I throw a ball really far so my dog has more fun? How can I increase my dog's exercise and fun when out at the park? Stanley Coren has a number of answers including specifically designed ball throwing toys and improvised solutions.

Stanley Coren shows how to make a bouncy toy with a rope tail to throw. It bounces around erratically, which is interesting to a dog.

How can I teach my dog the sport of agility. Stanley Coren takes his own dog to an expert to find out how.

How are Newfoundland dogs trained to rescue people in water? Are their trials or competitions for Newfoundland dogs to practise and perfect their skills?

Dalmatians were bred to run long distance beside carriages or fire trucks keeping the morale of the horses up and acting as an alarm. Some people still do this today with their dalmations as a hobby.

How do you teach a dog to catch a frisbee? What is a game I can play with my dog using a frisbee? Stanley Coren has some answers.

How do you train your dog? What are some basic training commands? How do you get your dog to pay attention when you are training him? Stanley Coren shows how.

Behavior issues are the most common reasons that people give up their dogs, in most cases within the first year of their adoption.

How do you house train a puppy, particularly in an apartment. Stanley Coren shows how to establish a place for your dog to defecate, and how to train the dog to do his business where he is supposed to.

How can I teach my dog words for training purposes, giving commands? Stanley Coren shows how to do this - some call it automatic training.

Stanley Coren explains why you should train your dog on a leash, using his well-trained dog Odin to demonstrate.

How do I make my rescued dog feel safe and comfortable in his new home? He is very nervous and afraid. Stanley Coren shows what steps to take to lessen the anxiety of the new pet.

How do you prevent or stop your dog from chasing everything on wheels, skate boards, bicycles, cars, scooters and other moving objects on the sidewalks and streets? Stanley Coren helps some people to train their dog to stop chasing after wheeled vehicles.

How can I teach my adopted dog to pee, urinate outside? He just won't. Stanley Coren analyzes the problem and comes up with a solution.

How do teach your dog basic commands when he doesn't want to listen? Stanley Coren diagnoses the problem and shows how to get started with basic training.

How do you fit dog training into a busy schedule? How do you train your dog when you are super busy. By doing it in small time slots, that's how. Stanley Coren shows how it's done.

Adopting and socializing an abused Rottweiler. One woman shows what it takes to take on a large dog that has been an abused dog.

How do you safely take a large, powerful dog for a walk? Does your dog take you for a walk instead of the other way round? Stanley Coren shows how to teach your big dog to walk under your control.

Does your dog pull you along on walks? Does your dog take you for a walk rather than the other way round? Stanley Coren shows you how to teach your dog to stay under your control while out on walks.

What can I do if my dog cuts himself badly. First aid comes in handy. One woman tells her story.

Stanley shows how to help a dog who has been seriously injured for travel to a vet.

Bernadette's Golden Retriever is afraid of going to the veterinarians: that is not a good situation if you need to get medical help. Stanley shows her how to teach Taffy that going to the vets is not terrible.

Many SPCA organizations put on summer camps for children to learn about dogs and other animals - including their care and feeding. Our cameras drop in on one of them.

This feature is about a dog obedience class for children. Viewers see children learn to train their dogs. Anne Jackson, their instructor, says children are often the best trainers, because they tend to be clear in their commands.

How do you develop a bond with your new puppy? Stanley show you how.

How can you help your children when your family dog dies? When a family lose a dog, it can be particularly hard on the children. See how two families helped their children through the death of their much beloved dogs.

Peek in at a class where a professional handler teaches a class of youngsters the art and science of showing dogs at a conformation show.

When is it a good idea to get a second opinion from another veterinarian? One man tells about how a simply low tech solution worked and he had been told that exploratory surgery would be needed by another veterinarian.

How do you give a dog a pill? Stanley Coren has an easy answer.

How acupuncture has helped an old dog who has suffered a stroke and who has debilitating pain and arthritic stiffnness? Viewers watch an acupuncture sesssion and hear from the doctor and dog's owners. Alternative therapies and medicine have become more popular with dog owners.

Homeopathy, an alternative therapy, is making a comeback. One veterinarian has found good success with this type of medicine on some of her dog patients.

What are the pros and cons of cosmetic surgery for dogs such as ear and tail docking? Hear two points of view.

What can be done about hip dysplasia? One woman tells the story of her competitive dog's full recovery after surgery.

What causes a dog to become stressed? What can I do to help a stressed dog? Greyhounds that are retired from running races are a case in point - they must deal with a lot of stress.

Does your dog like to smell people's crotches as a form of greeting behaviour. Stanley Coren shows how to stop that behaviour by having the recipient of the unwanted nosiness using some effective wolf behaviour.

Is your dog addicted to the TV? Does he wake you up in the middle of the night to watch television? There is a good reason for it - herding dogs and sight oriented dogs love the stimulation. Stanley Coren shows you how to tame the tv addiction.

How do you prevent your dog from stealing food from the table? Stanley Coren has an answer.

Are there some workplaces that allow dogs? There sure are. In this video see how dogs and other pets fit into a variety of work situations including at an art gallery, an optician's shop, and a plumber's place of work.

How do I plan when I go camping with my dog? What should I bring? What are some of the hazards of camping with my dog. Stanley Coren has the answers.

The do's and dont's of hiking your dog into the wilderness - a boy learns from a park conservation officer.

What are the best ways for picking up your dog's poop or droppings? Stanley Coren has a few suggestions.

How can I teach my dog to swim? And to enjoy it? My dog, a poodle, is from a breed that was bred to swim, so why does he not like it. Stanley Coren dons a wet suit and convinces the dog to swim with some tricks and techniques.

How do you keep your dogs quiet and safe while in the car? It can be pretty dangerous and distracting if they are wandering aroound in the car and getting underfoot. Stanley Coren has some solutions.

What kind of environmental damage can a dog do in a park or wildlife area? What should I know to protect the environment when walking with my dog?

Does your dog chew rocks, which is wrecking his teeth? Stanley Coren shows how to train your dog out of this habit which can lead to costly dental bills.

How do I protect my dog from the sun and saltwater at a day on the beach? Stanley Coren has the answers. Sunburn and salty feet are no fun.

The huge overpopulation of dogs and cats means many don't find homes. We do to a SPCA hospital where animals are spayed and neuter and to a shelter where the animals live a meagre, circumscribed life. Many will not be adopted and will have to be euthanized.

Anti-freeze is poisonous to dogs... it's fatal. Stanley Coren makes this point, and explains how to protect your dog.

What if my dog eats rat poison? Here's one woman's story.

What is the job of animal control officer like? Here is the day in the life of one as he deals with lost animals, traumatic accidents and repeat offendors.

See a dog groomer do some fancy dog "dos". This woman has won the equivalent of the Oscars of dog grooming.

Two people who have had behavior problems with their dogs consult an animal behaviorist. You will find out the diagnoses of the animal behaviorist and how he dealt with the respective problems.

Life at an SPCA shelter. A dog being given up. Volunteers taking dogs for a walk. And surprisingly, a dog being adopted.

Breeders of Scottish Terriers show the art and science of breeding dogs.

How do you deal with a very timid dog that has lived in a shelter for a long period of time. One woman tells her story.

How can you help an adopted dog that has been seriously abused in the past? How can you help a rescued or adopted dog who has lived in a shelter for a really long time? One woman shows how she deals with her dog who has been abused, abandoned, beaten, and hit by a truck with gentle and positive care.

Choosing a dog. Three owners speak to why they chose Wheaton Terriers, American Bulldogs and Shar-peis respectively. Learn about their process of dog selection.

What is like to go to a large comformation dog show? What are the judges looking for? What is it like to be a competitor or dog owner at one of these events. Find out in this video. Also border collies, why they don't participate in conformation shows.

What is it like to be a professional handler at a large conformation show? This video follows a husband and wife team at one show. They show dogs all across North America.

How can I keep my dog from car sick? Stanley Coren says that often dogs get car sick because they are anxious. He shows how to make your dog less anxious about riding in the car.

Kelly and her dog drive up and down the west coast of Canada and the United States to go to horse shows. Kelly makes her living as a horse braider, and she is careful to make her constant dog companion safe and happy on their trips.

How do we walk our unruly, misbehaving dog? Stanley gives some techniques and tips to get a dog under contol while walking.

How can I stop my dog from running away when out on walks? How can I get my dog to come to me when I call? Stanley Coren says the answer is in making it more enticing for your dog to stay near you.

How can I take my dog for a walk or run and be hands-free, not have to hold the leash? Stanley Coren shows how to rig a wearable leash that you can put around your waist.

This feature is about a hearing impaired man and his best friend and helper, a dog that hears for him. It also features a family who has taken on a puppy in training, as a community service.

A story of three assistance dogs, one who is companion to a deaf person with a hearing disability, and two who are companions to people with physical handicaps, one woman trains assistance dogs.

How do they ensure that no animals are harmed on a movie set? Who supervises dogs on sets? What kind of animal props are made so animals are less likely to be hurt while filming a movie? Here from an SPCA representative, dog trainers for movies, and people who make animal props.

Guide dog's provide an invaluable service to blind people. Follow this guide dog as it helps his companion, who is blind and has cerebral palsy, get through her daily routine.

Super Dogs is a popular show that seen at Vancouver's Pacific National Exhibition every year. See these show dogs perform and get some training tips from their trainers.

How are avalance rescue dogs trained? See these heroes and their trainers at work.

How do the police trains their dogs for police work? What are the roles of police dogs in stopping criminals. Find out in this video.

What is it like having a seeing eye or guide dog? A seeing eye or assistance dog helps a student navigate her university life. They have been companions for many years.