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Pet Column: Let them be a dog

June 18, 2026

By Elle Williams, PCT-A, CPDT-KA, FFCPTPet Columnist, Canyon Lake Insider I’ve spent my fair share of time trying to manage and control all kinds of dog behaviors only to realize

Health and Fitness Column: How to enjoy both sweet treats, strong bodies in Canyon Lake

January 31, 2026

By Melissa Vogel Health and Fitness Columnist, Canyon Lake Insider One of the things I love most about Canyon Lake is watching our community grow. New businesses, new energy, and more

Pet Column: Dismantling the alpha dog myth

January 19, 2026

By Elle Williams, PCT-A, CPDT-KA, FFCPTPet Columnist, Canyon Lake Insider I would like to apologize on behalf of both the entertainment industry and the dog training industry. I am sorry

Canyon Lake Insider welcomes new columnist Sai Nanthavong

August 29, 2025

The Canyon Lake Insider is excited to welcome columnist Sai Nanthavong. In her feature column, “Neighbors of Canyon Lake,” Nanthavong will be spotlighting the people who make up the heart

Back-to-school, back-to-strong: Two simple habits to anchor you during fall season

August 20, 2025

Pet Column: Dog behavior modification and training come down to relationship

June 1, 2025

By Elle Williams, CPDT-KA FFCPPet Columnist, Canyon Lake Insider It’s been a long and exciting journey learning so much about how dogs learn, communicate, and evolve alongside humans. When I

Health and Fitness Column: Survive holiday parties without going off track

December 11, 2024

By Melissa Vogel Health and Fitness Columnist, Canyon Lake Insider The holiday season is here, and with it comes endless parties, family gatherings, and sweet temptations at every turn. It’s the

Pet Column: Debunking dog myths

November 5, 2024

By Elle Williams, CPDT-KA Pet Columnist, Canyon Lake Insider In a world where anyone can post their truth on social media and proclaim it as fact, the dog world has too

Health and Fitness Column: Embracing seasonal transitions

September 8, 2024

By Melissa Vogel Health and Fitness Columnist, Canyon Lake Insider As the leaves on the trees start to turn and the calendar flips to September, it’s hard to ignore that fall

Pet Column: Is your dog actually stubborn?

September 8, 2024

By Elle Williams, CPDT-KA Pet Columnist, Canyon Lake Insider “My dog is stubborn,” is something every dog trainer is told tens, if not hundreds, of times throughout their career. It must