Your dog's anxiety? We're playing games for that!
Good morning from the Valley — the fields are talking, the rivers are moving, and we've got stories from five communities that matter. And out here, it’s not always the big news that sticks with you. Sometimes, it’s the quiet, human — or in this case, canine — stuff. I saw this piece about "pattern games" for anxious or reactive dogs, and you know, it just clicked for me. We've got so many folks out here, especially after the flood, who have dogs that really struggled. The constant changes, the new smells, the strange noises from construction on the Sumas Prairie — it can throw even the calmest pup for a loop.
This isn't just about training; it's about building trust, creating predictability. Think about it: our lives can get pretty unpredictable out here with the weather, farming cycles, or even just Highway 1 traffic. Dogs feel that too. I'm imagining folks in East Abbotsford, maybe near the Vedder River trails, trying these games with their rescue dogs, giving them a bit of peace. It's about recognizing that animals, like people, need routine and understanding, especially when the world around them feels a little upside down. It’s a quiet way to care, and that’s something we do well out here in the Valley.
Harpreet Gill-Thiessen, Morning Wire, Abbotsford.
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