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Stephanie Gibeault

Toronto

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Freelance Writer & Children's Author | nonfiction and fiction, picture books and middle grade | rep'd by @Jacqui_Lipton | She/Her 🐇💨🐕🐶🐩🐵🐝

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  • 1 week ago | akc.org | Stephanie Gibeault

    Breeder Spotlight grand basset griffon vendeen english springer spaniel Laurie Green, AKC Breeder of Merit of Crossroad Springers, has been breeding English Springer Spaniels for 40 years and Grand Basset Griffon Vendéens for six. Her family has always had dogs, and Green grew up with a Cocker Spaniel named “Taffy,” then a Collie named “Duke.” But in 1984, she got her first Springer, and a passion for dog breeding was born.

  • 2 months ago | akc.org | Stephanie Gibeault

    barking phone phone call The last thing you want during a phone call is to have the conversation drowned out by your dog barking at you, especially if it’s a work call. It’s equally frustrating if your dog whines or paws at you. But dogs don’t understand you’re talking to somebody else at the end of the line. They simply want you to pay attention to them instead of that handheld device. So is there anything you can do to ensure peaceful phone chats?

  • 2 months ago | akc.org | Stephanie Gibeault

    anxiety body language advocacy We’ve all seen it—a dog pushed past their limit. It might be the owner who thinks their dog is at ease around other dogs when they’re really scared. Or it could be the overly friendly person on the sidewalk who ignores an owner’s request to leave their dog alone. Whatever the circumstances, the dog is forced to endure a situation they shouldn’t have to, and the consequences can be catastrophic.

  • 2 months ago | akc.org | Stephanie Gibeault

    obedience marking grooming chin rest No doubt you put time and effort into training your dog to do obedience behaviors and maybe even some tricks. But have you thought about training your dog to accept handling? These are the types of behaviors that help you examine and groom your dog. The chin rest is a perfect example. It’s easy to train and can be used at home, at the veterinarian or grooming salon, and even out in the world whenever you need your dog to stay still or calm down.

  • Jan 7, 2025 | akc.org | Stephanie Gibeault

    play adult dog Puppies are famous for their playful nature, but adult dogs need playtime too. Even senior dogs enjoy age-appropriate fun. Play is a great way to provide any dog with mental stimulation and physical exercise. But how do you know if you’re providing your dog with enough playtime? And does the need for play vary across your dog’s life span? What about between different breeds? Learn more about how much playtime dogs need and tips for fitting play into your daily routine.

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Stephanie Gibeault
Stephanie Gibeault @GibeaultWrites
15 Feb 25

RT @CoffeyCreative: Happy 💖 Day! Ecstatic to announce my next #picturebook: ONE SPARK! Thanks to the team at Bushel & Peck Books, @ryangvan…

Stephanie Gibeault
Stephanie Gibeault @GibeaultWrites
27 Jan 25

RT @AccessCopyright: Always great to see Access Copyright Foundation's granting programs in action!

Stephanie Gibeault
Stephanie Gibeault @GibeaultWrites
24 Jan 25

Only 1 week to go before #scbwiNY25. I can't wait! Thank you @scbwi for this incredible #kidlit conference. And I'm so grateful to @AccessCopyright for the Professional Development Grant that made my attendance possible. Who else is going to be in NYC next week? https://t.co/j4Wy2sQDDP