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Our trainers write about canine psychology, common issues in dog training, and service dog training in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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The Unpleasant Truth About Good Dogs

The Unpleasant Truth About Good Dogs

The Unpleasant Truth About Good DogsCarol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2025/04/25

It's a truth that the vast majority of dog trainers refuse to accept or admit: good dogs are born, not trained.

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Fantastic, Fine, and Forbidden: Setting Boundaries For Dogs

Fantastic, Fine, and Forbidden: Setting Boundaries For Dogs

Fantastic, Fine, and Forbidden: Setting Boundaries For DogsCarol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2025/04/22

Amelia and I joke that we moonlight as therapists. This feels especially true when we have to discuss setting boundaries.

Dog Training Tips
Whether or Not You Adopt, Please...Please Shop.

Whether or Not You Adopt, Please...Please Shop.

Whether or Not You Adopt, Please...Please Shop.Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2025/04/22

'Don't shop - adopt!' people say. Listen, adopting isn't right for everyone but whether or not you adopt, you absolutely have to shop. Here's why.

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Are You Breaking Dog Law?

Are You Breaking Dog Law?

Are You Breaking Dog Law?Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2024/12/12

We expect them to follow our social rules... but when we break their most important laws, what are we teaching them?

Dog Tranining Tips
Useless Equipment: Why We Train Dogs Old School... ...Really, Really Old School

Useless Equipment: Why We Train Dogs Old School... ...Really, Really Old School

Useless Equipment: Why We Train Dogs Old School... ...Really, Really Old SchoolCarol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2024/04/15

Do you need special equipment to train a dog? We don't, and here's why.

Dog Tranining Tips
This Just In: Dogs Act Like Dogs

This Just In: Dogs Act Like Dogs

This Just In: Dogs Act Like DogsCarol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2024/02/13

A salty rant from a burned out dog trainer

Dog psychology

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