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Let dogs be dogs! Sandy Middleton of Best Friends Dog Training and Behaviour explains the importance of letting our dogs express their natural behaviours and shares tips on things we … Read more Kind Corner: Sniff, bark, dig, chew! How to help your dog express natural behaviours
The time between grooms might be challenging for some dog guardians. Grooming is essential to making your dog feel their best. But maintaining their coat and keeping their nails trimmed … Read more Here is how to maintain your dog between grooms
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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