Certified Animal Behaviourist
David is a certified applied animal behaviourist (CAAB) specialising in separation anxiety, reactivity, resource guarding, fear responses, and inter-dog conflict. His guides help owners understand the function behind their pet's behaviour using humane, science-based modification strategies, drawing on CAAB, IAABC, and Fear Free Pets research.
Canadian puppy owners face unique challenges when choosing daycare socialisation, from harsh winter timing to provincial vaccination rules. Learn how to evaluate facilities, manage cold weather logistics, and ensure positive early experiences for your puppy.
Retired greyhounds transitioning to Canadian homes face unique challenges from harsh winters to provincial regulations. This guide covers behaviour, climate safety, and evidence-based care for new greyhound owners across Canada.
Late spring shelter surges across Canada bring unique challenges for adopters navigating stressed dogs and strained resources. Understanding Canadian shelter systems, provincial regulations, and climate factors helps you find the right match.
Canadian pond fish face one of the most compressed and demanding spring transitions of any temperate climate, emerging from months under ice into rapidly warming water with depleted filtration and suppressed immunity. Understanding what increased surface activity, spawning chases, and flashing signal in the post-thaw window is essential for any Canadian pond keeper managing koi or goldfish through the spring season.