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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
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
New research is out showing that energy efficient retrofitting of homes has the additional benefit of helping to control rodents. Using computer simulations that study the interactions between people, places, … Read more How energy efficient homes can help with rodent control — new research!
We want to welcome Kelowna’s Two Hearts Dog Training to the AnimalKind community of evidence-based humane dog trainers! Allison Painchaud, owner and trainer at Two Hearts Dog Training, is based … Read more Welcome, Two Hearts Dog Training!
Muzzles have long had a poor reputation, often perceived as being cruel and only meant for “bad” dogs. The truth is that many different dogs wear muzzles, whether they have … Read more Good dogs wear muzzles
We asked AnimalKind trainer Laura McAlduff of Quest Canine Support and Education about muzzles and muzzle training. Laura provides tips on muzzles for dog guardians who are considering having their … Read more Kind Corner: A dog trainer’s take on muzzles
Glue traps (also known as glue boards) are plastic or metal boards covered with glue that are used to catch rodents, not kill them. Animals step on the glue and … Read more Harms of using glue traps to control rodents and safer alternatives to use
Understanding your dog’s body language is essential to establish a safe and fulfilling environment for your dog. Sheelah Gullion, owner and trainer of Carefree Hounds, translates the non-verbal language that … Read more Kind Corner: Can you “speak” dog?