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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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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
How To Walk Your Puppy

How To Walk Your Puppy

How To Walk Your PuppyCarol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2024/02/01

Get ready to stop and smell the flowers. And the bushes. And the lawn. And those sticks. And that litter. And that dog pee. And...

Dog Tranining TipsPuppies
Let's Teach Dogs Instead of Training Them

Let's Teach Dogs Instead of Training Them

Let's Teach Dogs Instead of Training ThemCarol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2023/10/10

We talk a lot about training dogs, but teaching them works so much better.

Dog Tranining TipsService DogsDog psychology
Do as I Do, Not Do As I Cue!

Do as I Do, Not Do As I Cue!

Do as I Do, Not Do As I Cue!Carol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2023/09/14

Classic pet dog training - yes, even the positive reinforcement kind - focuses on getting dogs to follow cues... but service dogs have to think for themselves, and really all dogs should be able to do that.

Dog Tranining TipsService Dogs
Let Certified Dogs Fly: An Open Letter to the Canadian Transportation Agency

Let Certified Dogs Fly: An Open Letter to the Canadian Transportation Agency

Let Certified Dogs Fly: An Open Letter to the Canadian Transportation AgencyCarol Millman B.Sc, CPDT-KA, CTDI
Published on: 2022/02/28

A provincially certified service dog should never be denied air travel within Canada - so why is it happening so often?

Dog Tranining Tips

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