Christine's Canine Consulting

Christine's Canine Consulting Fostering a human-dog relationship through communication, trust and understanding.

Lucy woke up with a swollen eye the other day. I have no idea what happened but it wasn't bad enough to rush her to the ...
04/04/2025

Lucy woke up with a swollen eye the other day. I have no idea what happened but it wasn't bad enough to rush her to the vet.
I decided to give her some eye drops in the hopes of making it less painful and maybe flushing something out. (it's 90% better today).

Ella has to have eye drops every day and we've got a system down.
Lucy watched this procedure for 2 years now and through social learning, that little bottle doesn't represent anything bad or scary. But it does represent food. The good stuff.

I used the same steps as I do with Ella. Lucy didn't love it but she allowed me to pull open her eye and pop them in. Followed by a hunk of cheese of course.
Social learning aside, Lucy would have tried very hard to get away from me if we hadn't developed trust. And just a few short years ago, that's exactly where we'd be.

I broke a lot of trust with all of my dogs before I knew better but moments like this make my heart full and my guilt subside 🧡 Trust makes all the difference in your dog's daily life and your training. Their willingness to try new things, go to new places and be handled in different ways comes down to trust. And I'll take that over obedience any day.

Enrichment isn’t a luxury. It’s something all dogs need to stay regulated, balanced, and able to function in a human w...
03/26/2025

Enrichment isn’t a luxury.
It’s something all dogs need to stay regulated, balanced, and able to function in a human world.

It’s the same for us, really.
You wouldn’t expect to focus or feel good without:
🛌 Quality Sleep
🥗 A varied, healthy diet
🏃 Movement
🧘‍♀️ Self-care
👯‍♀️ Connection
🧩 Mental stimulation

So why do we expect dogs to be calm and “well-behaved” without giving them the same?

Letting dogs be dogs is often the answer we’re looking for.
It’s not about fixing behaviour—it’s about meeting needs. And you might be surprised how much behaviour is "fixed" by providing enrichment.

Happy International Puppy Day 💕 I wish I took more pictures when they were so tiny!!
03/23/2025

Happy International Puppy Day 💕 I wish I took more pictures when they were so tiny!!

One of the benefits of choosing a pure bred dog is that you have a pretty good idea what to expect based on breed typica...
10/23/2024

One of the benefits of choosing a pure bred dog is that you have a pretty good idea what to expect based on breed typical traits and behaviour.
But it's so important to remember that every dog is a unique individual with their own personality, learning experiences and preferences.
Lucy and Ella are from the same breeder, they have the same Mom and they're less than a year apart in age.
While they do share some similar traits, their behaviour, personalities and needs are vastly different.
There are so many factors in life that shape who we are and the same goes for our dogs. Getting to know your dog is getting to know who they really are beyond their breed.

Happy Turkey Day 🦃
10/14/2024

Happy Turkey Day 🦃

If you're anything like me, having to put your trust in someone to care for your dog while you're away is absolutely ter...
09/08/2024

If you're anything like me, having to put your trust in someone to care for your dog while you're away is absolutely terrifying. And spending time away from home in a boarding kennel can be pretty traumatic for a lot of dogs. I'm constantly being asked if I know anyone who does private dog sitting and I can finally say yes!!
Jutta is lovely 💐 She offers dog walking and dog sitting services at your home or her's. So if you're going out of town or looking for someone to spend a few hours walking and doing fun activities with your dog, give her a call 🐾

Summer is almost here and classes will be put on pause until the Fall 🏖 Last chance to sign up for Foundations, Scent De...
06/06/2024

Summer is almost here and classes will be put on pause until the Fall 🏖 Last chance to sign up for Foundations, Scent Detection 101 and Fit Tricks classes.

Visit the website to register or send me a PM for more info.

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(Reactive Dog Classes will remain open for registration)

05/29/2024

No drop in class tonight!

05/15/2024

No drop in class tonight! See you next week.

Happy Mother's Day 💐 I was hoping my kids would at least pick me up some tulips but alas....dogs can't drive 🤪
05/13/2024

Happy Mother's Day 💐 I was hoping my kids would at least pick me up some tulips but alas....dogs can't drive 🤪

How ironic that after 5 years working as a courier, my husband was bitten by a dog during dog bite prevention week. (He'...
04/13/2024

How ironic that after 5 years working as a courier, my husband was bitten by a dog during dog bite prevention week. (He's fine btw)

Long story short, he's very dog savvy and knows how to read body language well. He tracks every dog (barking or not) and has no problem speaking up when a dog is displaying all the signs 🚩

One of three things usually happens when he does have to ask a customer to secure their dog.

The guardian is offended. They inform him that their dog "would never, EVER bite anyone."

The guardian is embarrassed. They inform him that their dog "would never, EVER bite anyone."

The guardian apologizes and informs him that he doesn't have to worry because their dog "would never, EVER bite anyone."

All of those people have one thing in common. THEY ARE WRONG.

My husband was ambushed walking back to his truck after a delivery.

He heard the dog barking as soon as he rang the doorbell. The customer came out and signed for the package. As he walked away, the dog must have slipped past her. It bit him right in the ass.

She was shocked and horrified. She apologized and informed him that "he's never done that before!"

📣 EVERY dog is capable of biting someone under the right conditions. Just like every human is capable of extreme violence under the right circumstances.

Old, young, big, small. The ones that look like they're about to go through a window and the family Labrador who lets the kids do anything to him. He's one you've really got to worry about.

🔍 Learning how to read body language prevents dog bites. Understanding that growling isn't poor behaviour, it's often a response to poor behaviour. Understanding that there are 12 rungs on the canine ladder of aggression giving us plenty of warnings. You just have to learn how to read the signs 🛑

04/10/2024

No drop in class tonight

04/03/2024

Drop-in classes are cancelled tonight. See you all next week.

⚕️There's nothing cute about obese dogs, and carrying around excess weight can lead to serious physical and mental healt...
03/29/2024

⚕️There's nothing cute about obese dogs, and carrying around excess weight can lead to serious physical and mental health issues as it does with humans. Poor mobility, joint problems, heart issues, chronic pain, and so many more diseases can be attributed to obesity. Poor health is also a super common reason for behaviour changes including aggression and depression.

Aside from cutting back on food and treats, there are some really easy ways you can help your dog burn fat, build muscle and improve overall health and wellness 🧘🏼‍♀️

🐾 After a 5 minute walk to warm up, add in 5-10 seconds of speed walking, jogging or even running.

🐾 Walking and running on different surfaces like sand or wading in knee-deep water is a great low impact exercise.

🐾 Hill work is a strenuous for your dog and it doesn't require a steep incline. Any old hill will do.

For all canine conditioning, start slow with 1-2 reps and short duration and as your dog's fitness improves, you can increase that to 3-5 reps and longer duration.

✨ Always monitor your dog after exercise and contact your vet if you notice any changes to mobility or mood.

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Puppies are curious and they love to explore. We need to be able to interrupt what they're doing sometimes but punishmen...
03/13/2024

Puppies are curious and they love to explore. We need to be able to interrupt what they're doing sometimes but punishment is never the way to go. ⁣
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The problem with "NO"⁣.....
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👩🏼‍🏫 It's not enough information. Behaviour you don't want needs to be replaced by something you do. ⁣
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👹 You're likely scaring, startling or intimidating them into stopping what they're doing.⁣
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🔮It's not going to affect future behaviour in the way you might think. Ask yourself how many "nos" you've used for the same thing. ⁣
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😳 Your puppy might learn to wait until you're gone to do the thing. They might learn that you're scary and not to be trusted. They might even learn that their home is a mine field causing fear, frustration or anxiety. ⁣
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✅Instead, manage the environment to prevent your puppy from getting into "NO" situations. Puppy proof, clean up and create a safe space for them when you can't provide 100% supervision. ⁣
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✅ Teach a positive interrupter cue. You'll get the same result without the icky stuff. By pairing something your puppy loves with a word or phrase, you can have them happily walking away from your new shoes 👟⁣
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Drop in classes are cancelled tonight due to the crazy weather. Stay safe out there!
02/28/2024

Drop in classes are cancelled tonight due to the crazy weather. Stay safe out there!

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