BetterDog · Ottawa–Gatineau
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Some dogs have no off switch — pacing, hovering, underfoot, wired from morning to night. The 'place' command is the fix: a single spot where your dog learns to settle their whole nervous system. BetterDog's step-by-step guide to teaching place in your Ottawa-Gatineau home, and why it quietly changes everything.
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31°C and a humidex of 45 across Ottawa–Gatineau. No air conditioning? Don't panic. A kiddie pool, a ceramic tile, a fan and some frozen blueberries — here's how to give your dog good choices and let them decide what feels best.
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Ottawa's humidex hits 42°C this week. Your dog's paws on asphalt? 65°C — 13 degrees past the burn threshold. And the overnight lows mean the pavement never fully cools. Here's what you need to know.
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Un chien libre dans l’auto, ce n’est pas un plan de sécurité. Une bonne cage, un harnais bien ajusté ou un système d’attache sécuritaire peuvent rendre chaque trajet plus sûr et plus calme.
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Safe travel starts before the engine turns over. Crate. Harness. Secure attachment. Less chaos, more clarity, safer dogs.
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