All about loose leash walking
There are two groups of dog guardians: those who enjoy going for a walk with their dogs and guardians of dogs who pull on a leash. Going for a walk … Read more All about loose leash walking
Kind Corner: Is your dog in pain?
The topic of pain is not talked about often enough, and yet, it is very important for dogs and their guardians. Bianca Steinmetz of Bianca’s Dog Training writes about pain, … Read more Kind Corner: Is your dog in pain?
Kind Corner: How to use treats in dog training – Part 3: How to fade treats
Time to learn how to fade treats in training! After exploring the importance of treats in dog training, and how to use treats to teach and not as a bribe, … Read more Kind Corner: How to use treats in dog training – Part 3: How to fade treats
Why do dog training methods matter?
Much is written and said about dog training methods. That is why science-backed information about humane dog training, the problems with aversive methods, and the benefits of reward-based training are … Read more Why do dog training methods matter?
Kind Corner: How to use treats in dog training – Part 2
After exploring the importance of treats in dog training, AnimalKind accredited trainer Carrie Lumsden of K9 Kind Dog Training & Behaviour Consulting explains how to use treats correctly to avoid … Read more Kind Corner: How to use treats in dog training – Part 2
Kind Corner: How to use treats in dog training – Part 1
Questions about the use of treats seem to come up frequently. Luckily, AnimalKind accredited trainer Carrie Lumsden of K9 Kind Dog Training & Behaviour Consulting, brings us a helpful three-part … Read more Kind Corner: How to use treats in dog training – Part 1
Kind Corner: 5 ways to optimize your dog’s training time
Who wouldn’t want to optimize their training time? Amy Atkinson, owner and trainer at Northern Noses Pet Services, shares five ways to make your next training session a success! Read … Read more Kind Corner: 5 ways to optimize your dog’s training time
Kind Corner: Top 5 reasons to choose online separation anxiety training
Sharon Labossiere, owner and trainer at Hanging With Hounds, specializes in separation anxiety and brings us today the top 5 reasons for choosing online separation anxiety training. If your dog … Read more Kind Corner: Top 5 reasons to choose online separation anxiety training
Kind Corner: When walks cause you worry – tips for walking your reactive dog
Vanessa Charbonneau, owner and head trainer at Sit Pretty Pet Services, knows well what it means to share your life with a reactive dog. If you are dealing with reactivity, … Read more Kind Corner: When walks cause you worry – tips for walking your reactive dog
Differences between balanced training and reward-based training
Have you heard the term balanced training? What does balanced training mean for dogs? We have the answers! Balanced training uses both rewards and aversive methods to train dogs. That … Read more Differences between balanced training and reward-based training