Bark-eology 101

Following our interview with Founders Beta, Super PawBox was named amongst 15 other startups as one of the hottest startup companies in Toronto. "Super PawBox, a monthly Toronto-based Canadian dog box, was...

As dog paw-rents, Halloween is definitely one of our favorite holidays as we finally have a day where matching with our dog is socially acceptable. Before we dive into all the Halloween costumes for dogs, it’s best to first check how comfortable your dog is with wearing clothes - some dogs love it and others don’t.

"Last year, Alize Bhatia founded and bootstrapped Super PawBox to a six figure annual recurring revenue business. After noticing a gap in the Canadian market for subscription boxes that specifically catered to puppies, she decided to take this opportunity to start Super PawBox, a Canadian monthly dog box that grows with the puppy."

Halloween time is around the corner and we are going to carve out pumpkins to let our inner artist shine but the question every dog parent asks is, can my dog eat pumpkin? There are tons of healthy benefits when it comes to feeding your dog some pumpkin.

When you pick up a new pup, it’s typically between 8-10 weeks old. This is scientifically considered a critical socialization period which means our pups are using all of their senses to discover the world around them, so creating positive associations is important!

Sticking to a schedule can sometimes be difficult so it’s important to ensure your puppy's schedule is easy to follow, fits well into your life, and isn’t stressful! Set realistic timelines and expectations, remember a new home is just as stressful and fun for your puppy as it is for you.

In Positive dog training the teacher or trainer will base their training in positive reinforcement techniques which means they will actively introduce rewards to reinforce desired behaviour, this also means they will work to teach your dog how to actively learn.

Your pup is officially a year old! 🎉 You’ve made it through most of the difficult moments in your pup’s training and day to day life. Here’s where the fun stuff happens. It’s important to remember your dog will continue to learn and grow throughout their life.

You will notice that your puppy has sporadic bursts of energy that quickly depletes and turns into another snooze session. This is because there is so much new information that they are absorbing while they are awake. It doesn’t take much to tire them out when they are young and it is up to you to ensure that your puppy sleeps it off when they are supposed to.

You should interview your trainer and ensure you align with their methods and feel comfortable with that trainer. There are different types of dog trainers and different types of dog training methods. Trainers should be upfront and honest about all of their methods.

Our dogs are spoiled pretty much every day, as it should be, so it only makes sense to spoil them a tiny tad more. However, International Dog Day is more than just a day to celebrate dogs, the meaning behind this day is to shine light on the millions of stray animals as well.

Whether you have just welcomed home a puppy or a dog, they may not necessarily know their own name so the best way to teach is only by positive associations with that word. You can use the power of positive reinforcement to teach them that this specific word means only good things.