Here are links to Nova Scotia dog connections and services.

Compatible with my philosophy Dog Trainers and Walkers.

Rob Van Tassel is in Enfield and Dartmouth.


Tamara McFarland is in the Tantallon area.


Dartmouth and Halifax classes:
Adina and Amy MacRay

Happy Paws.

An excellent trainer in the New Glasgow area is Alex Keir

There is a new training/boarding and daycare facility in Truro. They are positive and know a lot about dogs. There is also a store with great toys and natural, affordable food. Check out Paws For Fun.


Where we shop:

Any place that loves animals and doesn't sell them - and where we find natural products, great toys and humane training and walking equipment.

Global Pets in Bayer Lake Shopping Centre

Three Dogs Bakery in Dartmouth Crossing

Bark and Fitz in Halifax Peninsula

The Doggy Bag Treatery in Enfield

Hounds About Town



A whole lot more positive dog connections including events and rescue groups can be found at Charlie Loves Halifax. Joan Sinden's Charlie Loves Halifax and her excellent blog posts are THE places to visit for anything dog in Nova Scotia.


A fairly new group of dedicated pet advocates is ARPO = Advocates for Responsible Pet Ownership. Long overdue, it is an excellent organization that aims to educate the public how all people and dogs can live harmoniously together, and what every pet needs from the owners to have a quality life.