Amazing Benefits of Owning A Dog That Make Life Better

Cavapoo Dog Breed - Collective Canine Consulting, Canada Dog owner benefits show up in all sorts of surprising ways. Whether you live alone, juggle a busy family, or just need a buddy who gets you, having a dog around can shake up your day-to-day for the better. Sure, your dog may chew on your favourite shoes sometimes and perhaps bark when the mailman delivers mail, but the companionship they offer goes way deeper than that. Dogs don’t just fill space—they become part of the family fabric in a way that feels both uplifting and oddly comforting.

It’s pretty common to wonder if a dog really fits into your rhythm. Maybe you’ve heard the usual concerns: they need tons of attention, you don’t feel ready for the responsibility, or your kids just aren’t sure how they’d get along with a furry friend. If those nagging doubts seem familiar, you’re not alone. There’s a lot to look at before welcoming a dog into your life, especially when figuring out how that companionship might actually benefit your everyday lifestyle, loneliness, or health struggles. Once you understand what dogs can bring to the table beyond just wagging tails and puppy eyes, it’s like the puzzle pieces fall into place.

So what really makes dogs good with kids, family life, and long-term well-being? And what myths keep people from jumping in? Let’s unpack some fresh ideas about why owning a dog changes things so totally, and why those common beliefs might not tell the whole story.

Have you been contemplating adding a puppy to your daily life, but struggle with where to start, unsure of the right questions to ask, or who to contact?

You have good intentions, a healthy puppy, or possibly a rescue dog. You don’t want to support a “puppy mill” in any way. You keep hearing on the news, and reading on Social Media about all of the puppy scams happening. You begin to feel like adding a canine companion is over whelming, and somewhat of a scary adventure!

Collective Canine Consulting (CCC) offers a unique, individualized service to assist you in finding the right breed(s) of dog that suits your overall lifestyle, while successfully ensuring you are NOT scammed. CCC guarantees you a puppy with out being scammed, and potentially losing money. After thorough discussions with our clients, CCC will do all of the frontline work, “vetting” each breeder. We will seek out suitable available, and/or upcoming litters, and make all of the initial contact (emails, text, Face Time and phone calls). Meanwhile keeping each of our clients informed and up to date on the progress from start to finish. Collective Canine Consulting’s knowledge, and abilities are based on many years of hands on experience to weed out any potential puppy mills, unethical breeding practices, or financial scams. We guarantee our clients a puppy, with peace of mind, and support throughout the entire journey.

The Best Decision We Ever Made

My husband and I have nothing but amazing things to say about Alana – we first met Alana in 2017 when we picked up our first silver lab from her, and got to visit her again in 2019 when we picked up our second silver lab! We had been searching for a breeder for a long time and knew we found a good match when we met Alana. She was supportive throughout the whole process, sending us photos of the puppies, answering all (many) of our questions and making sure we had all of the tools to be successful puppy parents – I’m not sure what we would have done without her but we got a second dog so clearly, she knows what she’s doing! I cannot say enough great things about the care and love she puts into her dogs and puppies, it’s very evident in how our dogs behave today. If you’re looking to add a dog to your family, you’ve come to the right place. Alana gave me my two best friends.

Alicia S.

Prince George, BC

We Got Our Kenny From

We got our Kenny from Alana 3 years ago…When he was 1 year old he became ill. The vet wanted to run a series of tests that I didn’t agree with. I phoned Alana and described Kenny’s symptoms which she immediately diagnosed as Giardiasis ( Beaver Fever ). I went back to the vet and insisted he be treated for this. Vet was reluctant bur prescribed medicine for it…..3 days later he was 100%. Kenny contracted this by drinking standing water at a dog park.

Alana just doesn’t match you with a furry friend, she is always there for you no matter how long ago you got your pup….thank you Alana.

W. Carey

Kelowna

Extremely Knowledgeable!

We found Alana online by serendipitous chance while she was advertising for a different litter. From the moment we first contacted her, we felt very comfortable with the entire ‘adoption’ process. Alana is extremely knowledgeable about what she does, and passionate about finding a well-suited forever home for her puppies. She took lots of time and care to make sure we were well informed, and we never felt any pressure or discomfort when committing. Alana let us know when Wheeler was born and sent us lots of photos, information, advice, and updates before it was time to take him home. We felt supported and prepared for the exciting adventure that was adding a furry friend to our family. Her dog parents are exceptionally well loved and receive exemplary care; we would whole-heartedly recommend anyone looking for a dog – whether you are first-timers or not – to seek out Alana’s advice and expertise. She not only breeds wonderful animals but is dedicated to helping people feel confident and informed during the search for the perfect puppy. Wheeler is such a joy to have in our home and has been an adventurous and extremely lovable addition to our Okanagan life.

S & L Allison

Kelowna, British Columbia

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Favourite Dog Names

by Collective Canine Consulting | Feb 2, 2021 | Puppy Information, Puppy Resources

Here are some of our favourite male and female dog names. Your dogs name will probably come about in relation to their personality, but sometimes a list to refer to may just be what you need. Did you name your dog something not on this list? Post a...