Feral kitten season: How communities can help

Feral cat populations can be humanely managed with enough community support

Apr 10, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

WOLF: Thanks to cellphones, I currently have the attention span of a gnat

COLUMN: Cellphones, various screens take away focusing skills

Apr 5, 2025 1:17 PM Read more >

Handling fear periods: Emma's and Bailey's story

Puppies can go through two fear periods (8-11 weeks, and 6-18 months) when fears emerge; provide positive support

Apr 3, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

It's science: Why clicker training works with dogs

Clicker training is a fast, effective and scientifically-proven method

Mar 27, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

THE MOJ: The Vancouver Canucks season is on the line

A 6-game junket that will have a huge impact on the Canucks playoff chances

Mar 20, 2025 6:05 PM Read more >

OPINION: Doggie DNA, and a new contest

Contest winner to get dog DNA test kit

Mar 20, 2025 11:53 AM Read more >

How to train your dog's recall using a long lead

Training recall with a long lead is the path toward future off-leash adventures

Mar 20, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

"Look at That" protocol turns fear to confidence

Joe explains a technique that rewards dogs for noticing their triggers, turning triggers from negatives to positives

Mar 13, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Abbotsford resident charged $16 to swim in Vernon

Charging visitors an unreasonable fee to use recreational facilities sends the wrong message and will hurt the economy in the long run

Mar 10, 2025 6:05 PM Read more >

Do dogs experience shame and other secondary emotions?

Joe argues dogs don't have the cognitive complexity for social or self-conscious emotions

Mar 6, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >