Canine Minds and Manners Professional Dog Training

09/14/2024

I was aware of breed restrictions in Ireland, but nonetheless, it was really sad to see this sign in Kinsale.

05/21/2024

So many sweet graduates from Calgary and Kelowna locations.

05/04/2024

A couple of besties just showed up! Panza and Rocco. So happy to hang with these two.

04/06/2024

02/24/2024

Sun dog

02/20/2024

Resist the urge to tell your dog off for growling.

Growling is a perfectly normal behaviour and is nothing else but a dog’s way of communicating that they are not happy about something.

If a dog is trying to make the effort to say “you are making me uncomfortable”, why do we tell them off?? Because growling is deemed an undesired behaviour. No one wants a growly dog.

But what’s even less desirable is a dog who will skip any warning signs and go straight for a bite. Bites are super undesirable, trust me.

So if your dog growls, in any situation, stop and think what is making them uncomfortable. Is it physical touch? Is it someone’s getting in their personal space? Is another dog getting too close? Is someone threatening their resources? …

Respect and appreciate the growl. If you do, your dog won’t feel the need to escalate the behaviour beyond the growl. They will learn you got their back and you stop any uncomfortable situation. You got their back.

But if you do continue to tell your dog off for growling, and / or if you continue to create situations where your dog cannot effectively communicate, or if they are not listened to, they WILL escalate their behaviour.

Respect the growl.

Resist the urge to punish it.

Appreciate the warning.

02/20/2024

It’s bone day! 🦴 Every Tuesday is your chance to stock up on Dave’s small smoked bones!

02/20/2024

🚫 Myth: “Coyotes lure dogs back to their pack!”
✅ Fact: The false belief that coyotes intentionally lure dogs back to their packs is based on misunderstanding rather than scientific evidence.

We've all heard variations of the myth suggesting that cunning coyotes deliberately lure unsuspecting dogs back to their pack for an ambush. While coyotes are intelligent animals, there's no evidence to support the idea of premeditated luring.

Coyotes generally target smaller wild prey such as rodents and rabbits. Small dogs can sometimes be viewed as prey, underscoring the importance of never leaving them unattended outdoors. Larger dogs can be perceived as competition or threats, and coyotes will defend themselves and their families.

In many reported cases of dogs being “lured” by coyotes, it is often a result of the dog's own curiosity. Off-leash dogs may follow or investigate a coyote out of their own volition, which may cause the coyote to retreat closer to other family members for safety. If threatened, coyotes will defend their lives and their family against intruders, just like many other species.❗ Remember to never let companion animals approach wild animals or go off leash in wildlife habitat.

Coyotes, like most wild animals, want to avoid physical confrontation that could result in injuries—so they may engage in various intimidation tactics to prompt your dog to leave an area, such as bluff charges or displaying threatening body language. These "threat displays" aim to scare the dog away without resorting to physical contact. However, if the dog persists or confronts the coyote, the situation may escalate.

🐶🐺 View our “Dogs and Coyotes: What You Need To Know” brochure: http://tinyurl.com/a93mtrfh

Thank you for practicing responsible animal guardianship!



📷 Sheryl Hester,

02/10/2024

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At the moment a Vet telling an owner their dog is physically fine after less than 15 minutes, it's a behaviour problem is nothing more than a false sense of security. It delays finding out about any potential pain or discomfort until the condition has severely progressed. ‘It is almost impossible ...

01/30/2024

Don’t disappoint your favorite furry friend!! Pick up their favorite smoked bones and make them happy!
Save 40% on small, smoked Dave’s bones EVERY Tuesday!

01/24/2024

01/11/2024

Because puppies make us smile! Happy Thursday everyone!

01/10/2024

If you’re friends with a pet owner, dog walker, or maybe even just someone who’s a fan of clicking the ‘share’ button, you’ve likely seen the post below. It states that coyotes are actively mating, and that they become more aggressive at this time of year. Further, it implies that coyotes ...

01/10/2024

A few spots left in the Jan 17th puppy class.