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Questions about the use of treats seem to come up frequently. Luckily, AniamlKind 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
Did you know that pet care services are not regulated in B.C.? In response to the lack of regulation and with input from animal welfare experts and pet services business … Read more Have your say on standards for pet care services
Just thinking about skunks can bring up “scent”-imental feelings for some people, and we often forget to appreciate skunks as shy and gentle neighbours. How much do you know about … Read more Know your neighbours: what you need to know about skunks
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
We are happy to share this new paper from Baker et al. (2022) An assessment of animal welfare impacts in wild Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) management. This paper cites research … Read more Research update: Animal welfare impacts of Norway rat control
Bianca’s Dog Training and Behavioural Consulting is the newest humane dog training company in the Lower Mainland to be granted AnimalKind accreditation. We are very excited to welcome Bianca Steinmetz … Read more Welcome, Bianca’s Dog Training and Behavioural Consulting!
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
We are happy to welcome Evolve Dog Training to the AnimalKind community! A former educational therapist, Vanessa Kursan, owner of Evolve Dog Training in Vancouver, has always understood stress inhibits … Read more Welcome, Evolve Dog Training!
Have you ever wondered how to tell apart mice from rats? Maybe not in your daily life, but if you have rodents in your home, knowing the difference is more … Read more Who’s who? The difference between mice and rats
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