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Many are enjoying outdoor spaces to gather and eat before the days start to shorten and temperatures start dropping. While this can be a great way to connect with nature, … Read more Summer feasts: managing unwanted visitors in outdoor spaces
We are incredibly excited to welcome Emily Westfall and her company, Epsilon Dog Training, to the AnimalKind community of evidence-based dog trainers! Emily offers in-person sessions in Delta and the … Read more Welcome, Epsilon Dog Training
We are very happy to announce Penticton’s I Heart Canine PR has been granted AnimalKind accreditation. Chelene Bogan, owner and trainer at I Heart Canine PR, has always loved animals, … Read more Welcome, I Heart Canine PR
When conflicts with wildlife arise, it’s important to consider the consequences of excluding or relocating that animal. For example, if a mother raccoon is trapped and relocated by a pest … Read more Prevent starving babies by safely and humanely excluding wildlife
Ready for summer adventures with your dog? This one is for you! Lynn Gagnon, owner and trainer at Stoked Dogs and outdoor activities enthusiast, is sharing some great tips to … Read more Tips for an epic summer of adventure with your dog
February is the month of love, not only for humans, but for wild animals too! Many wild animal species are in the middle of courting and searching for a place … Read more Preparing for baby season
If you are close to welcoming your newly adopted dog, Heather Fox of Proud of My Dog has tips for the first three days that will guide you during that … Read more Kind Corner: Welcoming home your rescue dog – The first 3 days
Many of us have a love and respect for wildlife as well as the companion animals in our lives. Being aware of seasonal wildlife milestones ahead of time means you … Read more Wildlife Calendar: Your monthly guide to coexisting with wild animals
New research from UBC and the BC SPCA collected and analyzed information from public websites of dog training businesses in British Columbia. The goal of the study was to learn … Read more 72% of dog trainers in B.C. use reward-based training methods
British Columbians love spending time with their dogs outdoors, but unexpected wildlife encounters can have negative impacts for dogs, wild animals, and yourself! You can help minimize risks by learning … Read more Avoiding unexpected dog-wildlife encounters