Kinder K9

06/22/2024

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I've shared before that I volunteer at our local animal shelter to walk and provide enrichment to dogs on weekends. I think about my new friends all week long and monitor the shelter website several times a day to see who is still there and who is gone. When I first bond with a newbie I selfishly so...

06/12/2024

It never ceases to amaze me how much I have in common with dogs LOL! Visit www.kinderk9.com for my summer program information or email me at [email protected].

06/12/2024

Can anyone guess which local Midland business is featured with the table of fresh baked bread? Check out www.kinderk9.com for all my blogs.

06/09/2024

I met Heather and Missy back in the winter time when Missy was a much smaller puppy! They have an incredible relationship and Heather's dedication to training has led to a wonderful family member! We worked together on foundations that are key to a positive walking experience. It's about so much more than the leash. Email [email protected] to talk about what you are looking for or visit www.kinderk9.com.

06/08/2024

Checking out the butter tart festival and met Emma from MegaMindful Living! Amazing sweets, coffee and butter tarts of course. They are my once or twice a week stop and now I love them even more because Emma had a cat named Mrs. Darcy growing up…. Her heart cat. So we got a pic with my Mr Darcy 🙂 make sure you stop in at the dachsund dog rescue booth too! Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce Canadian Dachshund Rescue, Ontario

06/05/2024

05/28/2024

Tuesday Tails....Doing anything with more than one dog at the same takes a special set of skills for everyone involved. Take it slow. Expect less and be grateful for more. Ask yourself why you are doing it and be clear about your goal. Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce

05/27/2024

Click the "Book Now" button in my profile to check out our July classes and and register! Kinder K9 is all about supporting puppies AND their humans.

05/22/2024

Visit www.kinderk9.com to sign up for puppy socials and training classes in Midland this summer!

05/19/2024

Had a great visit to the first 2024 Midland Farmer's Market this morning! Do you bring your puppy to the market? What do you think about before you go? Check out my blog post https://wix.to/lwdAKLv to read about my experience and plans for Churro! Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce Southern Georgian Bay Farmers Markets

**Registration now open for summer training classes at www.kinderk9.com **

Outdoor market season is here and it is looking like a great one! I was at the first Midland Farmer's Market this morning with Mr. Darcy to check out the fresh herbs, baked goods, smoked meats, wines and more. There were lots of other puppies and dogs also visiting this morning. I saw a lot of amazi...

05/16/2024

Visit www.kinderk9.com NOW to register for Monday evening puppy socials and training classes. Email [email protected] if you have any questions! Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce ShopMidland.com

05/13/2024

Register for Monday evening classes starting in July! Puppy socials and group training classes with details at www.kinderk9.com or email [email protected] for more information. Classes are in-person at Operation Grow in beautiful downtown Midland Ontario.

05/13/2024

I met Ainsley on Saturday at the Midland OSPCA and she is a treasure! She is playful, intelligent and so fluffy. She is so smart I bet she could have given me some videography tips lol!

05/07/2024

Today's Tuesday Tail is about jumping to conclusions. It is really natural to look at our puppies and make assumptions about what they are thinking and how they are feeling. There are some amazing body language signs from our dogs that can help us out if we know what to look for! It's a complicated language that includes visible signs from the ears, tail, body, mouth, eyes, fur and everything else you can think of to look at. You can learn more below from the links for the free download from the ASPCA on Canine Body Language or check out Lily Chin's book, "Doggie Language"!

https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/default/files/canine-body-language-aspca.pdf
https://www.doggielanguagebook.com/

05/06/2024

MAY 16 - available!!

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05/04/2024

This is excellent advice from a wonderful dog trainer in eastern Ontario! MK9 Dog Training has basically created a checklist for anyone who is looking ahead to a disruption at home. This could be a home renovation, visitors, or a family member leaving for business for a week :)

04/26/2024

Pets have had a hugely positive impact on the kids in our house who are now adults! They can be an amazing source of comfort and confidence for each other. Sign up for my blog, Ruff Realities, at www.kinderk9.com to get the inside scoop on some kids dog training resources that are coming soon!

04/24/2024

Wednesday Wags from Kinder K9! Like & Follow for more! Canine Foundations 🐶

04/23/2024

Tuesday Tail: Once upon a time a young girl was wandering the streets in North Carolina, brought into the shelter system and named "Jigster". She immigrated to Canada soon after and found transitional housing at the . A volunteer invited her to stay with their family over the holidays. She was quickly adopted by the volunteer's son Daniel and found her furr-ever home as Churro Buchanan.

04/22/2024

Just a few highlights from my latest Ruff Realities blog. Visit www.kinderk9.com to join the mailing list!

04/19/2024

Studies have shown that dogs, like people, have what is called a "left gaze bias", concentrating more on the right side of the face where humans show greater emotion. This means they look at the right side of the face for cues about how the person is feeling!

Our puppies are super sensitive to our emotions. This is one of the reasons that we bond so strongly with each other. Remember this when you are frustrated.....they probably already know and don't feel great about it either. ❤️

04/17/2024

Wednesday Wags from Kinder K9! Like & Follow for more! 🐶

04/16/2024

How many times have you regretted taking your dog somewhere? It still happens to me. They just look so sad to see me go that sometimes I make a decision I later regret and take them along with me. It generally leads to me feeling uncomfortable and them feeling stressed....or vice versa! The most important part of this great CAPDT infographic for me is the concept of always being prepared to leave. A critical part of every safety plan is having a planned emergency exit! MK9 Dog Training

04/16/2024

Check out my blog post at www.kinderk9.com! https://wix.to/vpps11f Puppy Insights To share the bed or not?

04/15/2024

Kinder K9 was inspired by the dogs and the people at the local Midland OSPCA and from friends like Nicole at Hank's Haven. As a thank you for anyone wanting to donate through my site, I have created a series of resources for download. These are one page each and created with the goal of helping people before getting a puppy to be able to make informed decisions. I hope to be able to add to the collection as time goes on, so leave me notes on what you would like to see!

04/13/2024

Such a handsome guy…. All tidied up for spring by Faith at Happy Paws in Midland!