How to find the best dog trainer
Dog training is unregulated in B.C., which means anybody can call themselves a dog trainer. It also means that, as a dog guardian, it’s crucial to be informed so you … Read more How to find the best dog trainer
Kind Corner: The Benefits of Online Training
Today’s Kind Corner guest post is by Allison Schaefer, owner and trainer at Ethical Canine Training and Behaviour Modification. Allison writes about the benefits of online training for dogs, their … Read more Kind Corner: The Benefits of Online Training
Training for senior dogs: Tips for keeping your dog’s mind and body healthy
Senior dogs are loving and gentle souls with their own specific needs. Many wrongly believe training is only for young and energetic dogs. Training can be an effective tool for … Read more Training for senior dogs: Tips for keeping your dog’s mind and body healthy
Keeping your adult dog sharp: Dog training for mental stimulation
Whether you recently adopted an adult dog or have had one for years, it’s never too late to improve their manners and build a stronger relationship. Here you will find … Read more Keeping your adult dog sharp: Dog training for mental stimulation
From rambunctious to refined: Tips to train your adolescent dog
If you have a teenage dog, you know this stage brings unique challenges. To help you and your dog succeed during this crucial phase of your dog’s development, we have … Read more From rambunctious to refined: Tips to train your adolescent dog
New beginnings: A guide to puppy training
Puppies bring endless love and joy to your life. They also require patience, consistency, and some guidance to ensure they become well-mannered, happy members of your family. If you’ve recently … Read more New beginnings: A guide to puppy training
When to seek help from a specialized dog trainer
Getting the right advice is as important as avoiding unqualified advice, especially regarding your reactive or fearful dog. But how do you recognize when to seek help from a specialized … Read more When to seek help from a specialized dog trainer
Resource guarding: What is it? Why does your dog do this?
Resource guarding might look scary. Lisa Davies, owner and trainer at Pawsitively Canine, explains what resource guarding is, why dogs do it and what you should and shouldn’t do about it. … Read more Resource guarding: What is it? Why does your dog do this?
Kind Corner: Dog’s sense of fairness and its possible implications for multi-dog families
Feeling deceived is something we all have experienced at some point or another. But is that something our dogs can experience too? Today, Kathleen, owner and trainer at Head and Heart … Read more Kind Corner: Dog’s sense of fairness and its possible implications for multi-dog families
Kind Corner: Addressing unwanted behaviour in dogs
The issue with unwanted behaviour in dogs is that sometimes it’s hard to know the why behind the behaviour. So how to discourage unwanted behaviour in dogs? Jane Koopman, owner … Read more Kind Corner: Addressing unwanted behaviour in dogs