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For the newest Kind Corner, we have a post written by Heather Fox owner and trainer at Proud of My Dog. Heather shares how to develop a stress-free nail trimming … Read more Kind Corner: Overcoming Your Biggest Dog Training Challenge – Nail Trimming!
A timely Kind Corner about separation anxiety by Saundra Clow, owner and lead trainer at Alpine Dogs. Saundra specializes in treating separation anxiety having graduated from the SA Pro Trainer … Read more Kind Corner: Separation Anxiety in Dogs
We are happy to share AVSAB’s new position statement on humane dog training, which firmly states that only reward-based training methods should be used for dogs to train everyday skills … Read more American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) new position statement on humane dog training
Today’s Kind Corner is written by Sarah Shapiro-Ward, trainer at When Hounds Fly Dog Training. Sarah talks about the importance of timing when using redirection and explains how to do … Read more Kind Corner: Effective Redirection – It’s all about timing
Are you prepared for the unexpected? Imagine going on an off-leash hike and suddenly seeing your dog approaching dangerous wildlife, or playing off-leash at a park and witnessing an encounter … Read more Training an emergency recall
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
We are currently working on a post to dig deeper into the topic of behavioural wellness for dogs. In the meantime, here are some articles that will help you give … Read more Kind Corner: Behavioural Wellness
Excessive barking is not ideal. Who likes to be interrupted by a barking dog in the middle of an online work meeting? Barking is a natural behaviour for dogs. It’s … Read more How to prevent excessive barking
Dog training is unregulated in B.C., which means anybody can call themselves a dog trainer. It also means that, as a dog owner, it is crucial to be informed so … Read more With no regulations in B.C., how can you find a skilled dog trainer?
Barking, reactivity, body sensitivity, not following cues and jumping up when greeting are common training challenges dog parents face. We asked BC SPCA recommended AnimalKind accredited trainers to share their … Read more Trainer tips for 5 common dog training challenges