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In-person events are back, and we couldn’t be happier! The AnimalKind team will be attending a few events this year, with giveaways, fun activities and the always popular “Ask … Read more On the road 2022 – Meet us at these events!
We want to give a warm welcome to Sandy Middleton and her team to the AnimalKind community. Powell River’s Best Friends Dog Training and Behaviour has received BC SPCA AnimalKind … Read more Welcome, Best Friends Dog Training and Behaviour
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
The public’s desire to see more humane ways of managing human-wildlife conflict is global, and the first-of-its-kind AnimalKind standards for wildlife & rodent control are providing a much-needed resource. A … Read more AnimalKind making waves in the Scottish Parliament
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?
You may be surprised where wild animals choose to set up their homes! Every spring, wildlife rehabilitation centres and wildlife control companies hear a lot of the same call – … Read more DIY “critter check” for your home
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
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 The BC SPCA is developing standards for pet 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