Kinder Canine Coaching & Behaviour Consultant

01/30/2025

January is National Train Your Dog Month, with one day remaining.
You’ve probably seen so many training videos the last 30 days, trying to figure out how you’ll incorporate all the fun things you learned.

Just remember …

Every day (moment) is an opportunity to play, interact, bond and learn together with your furry bestie. This will be never ending until your best friend crosses over the bridge.

Celebrate every single one of these precious moments. Live your dash to the fullest.

This was Molly and Ma’s very last training video they did together. It was a game in the original Wag It Games Handbook, and has since been revised with tunnels and hoops.

They recorded this video four days before Molly passed. Her passing came suddenly, and it still crushes Ma’s soul. Ma has never shared it until today.

They played till the very end, doing everything Molly loved to do.

So when you think about training with your dog; don’t think about perfecting a skill, accomplishing it as fast as possible, or punishing what isn’t going right …

Instead, focus more on the journey you both take together getting to the end goal.
(Is there ever really an end goal? Ma teaches me so many things and then we constantly make variations for even more fun!!)

Learning through play enhances literally everything through your dog’s eyes.

Teach with patience and trust.

Be consistent and set healthy boundaries.

Most importantly, teach with kindness and ALWAYS be the safe space for your dog to be in.

How does this skill help in the real world?
1. Working at a distance
2. Sharing space
3. Working around distractions
4. Body language and verbal communication
5. Focus
6. Great physio exercise to keep muscles toned (practice both left and right directions)
7. Enhances Recall
8. Enhances patience
9. Enhances teamwork
10. Working/ learning gait paces

Honestly, I could help Ma come up with even more benefits of this one fun game …
Perhaps you can comment a few others instead!

🐾 Mya

01/29/2025

Every year we donate all of our Fundraising events to two amazing rescues.
The Oromocto and Area SPCA in NB is where 4 of our 10 family pets have been adopted from, 3 of which we still have with us today.
They are the ONLY Shelter with staff that are Board Certified through the Professional Animal Care Certification Council - PACCC. We hold that certification dear to our hearts, as we think well educated staff make the most humane, and ethical decisions for the pets in their care day in and day out. Where animal care is considered above all else, including profit.
The OSPCA staff are some of my favourite people, and we miss them incredibly. They will continue to be on our fundraising list until our 3 sweet angels pass on.

Please welcome our second chosen Fundraiser Non - Profit organization for 2025 ...

Popcorns & Binkies Rescue Haven:
Named after the joyous leaps and playful antics of happy rabbits, our haven embodies the spirit of hope and second chances.

Their mission is simple & profound: (From their website)
To provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for abandoned, neglected, and homeless small exotic animals.
Founded on a passion for animal welfare and a deep love for these gentle creatures; our haven serves as a sanctuary where small exotic animals can heal, thrive, and find their forever homes.

Their journey began with a single act of compassion—rescuing a rabbit in need. It quickly became clear that there were many more rabbits and small exotic animals facing similar plights. With dedication and determination, we expanded our efforts, and Popcorns & Binkies Rescue Haven was born.

Rescue and Rehabilitation:
We take in rabbits and small exotic animals from various situations, including shelters, abandonment, and neglect.
Our dedicated team provides medical care, rehabilitation, and lots of love to help them recover and regain trust in humans.

Adoption:
Finding the perfect forever home for each small exotic animal is our ultimate goal.
We work diligently to match our rescues with loving families who understand the responsibilities of rabbit care.

Education and Advocacy:
We believe that education is key to preventing small exotic animals abandonment.
We provide resources and information on proper care, promoting responsible pet ownership within our community.

Community Engagement:
Our haven is not just a rescue; it’s a community hub.
We host events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities to engage and educate the public about small exotic animal welfare.

Visit their website to learn more, foster, donate or adopt!

We get started with our February Book Of the Month Feb 1st (see previous post), and those registrations - donations - all go to these two amazing rescues to help them continue to save many orphaned animals. We hope you join in our Fundraising events all throughout the year.
We donate approximately $2000 every year. It isn't a lot, but I know it helps them in some capacity, and it is all thanks to your donations!

Fundraising events:
Virtual Book Club $10 per book to join the private FB group
Annual Calendar Contest (Sept-Nov)
Wag It Games Events

After 7 years, we need a physical location to handle increasing emergency intakes. Help us raise $150,000 to open a shelter and support abandoned animals.

01/28/2025

February BOTM Kevin Behan "Your dog is your mirror: the emotional capacity of our dogs and ourselves" by Kevin Behan

We get started this Saturday and it’s only $10 to join, and all proceeds go to two amazing rescues.
Zoom discussion is scheduled for February 22nd, and book club members get the link in the Facebook group.
You can register/pay online, or message me.

Thank you for your continued support of this fun and educational fundraising event year after year.

01/27/2025

🐾🐾 2025 January Calendar Highlighter 🐾🐾

We welcome the new year with a wonderful memory of Cheetoh
(also known as Cheetoh Burrito, Chongus, Cheet Cheet).
He was 4yrs old in the photo, and last July he made his way to Rainbow Bridge unexpectedly; and with much sadness from his family.

Cheetoh's family said this about him ...

He liked soft blankets, making biscuits, nose kisses, everybody's food, getting into general mischief, and best of all his mum Gwen.

He disliked seeing the bottom of his food dish, not being the centre of attention at all times, and did not want to be outside.

Although time was short with his family, we know that Cheetoh loved them as much as they loved him.
We hope the memories made together live on forever.

Thank you for starting off 2025 with a reminder that every day is special and live it to your fullest because tomorrow is never promised.

01/26/2025

🐾 Sunday Senior Sessions with Mya 🐾

Today I wanted to share this post from last year, cause I think it is SOO important.

Rest your pets!!!

Exercise and nutrition are daily essentials but so is REST, so don't skip out on providing good quality rest.

I just did my morning exercise routine, had breakfast and now I am going to find the softest part of Ma's bed to have a nap while she does some work.

Then I have acupuncture, massage and a laser treatment later today.

Happy Sunday everyone,

🐾 Mya, the wisest senior around

01/25/2025

Please Help! We are almost out of wet food for the cats in care.

Donations can be brought to the shelter during open hours. Monetary donations for food can be sent by etransfer to [email protected] or made by credit card/pay pal on our website at www.rescuesiamese.com

If you are interested in looking at our Amazon Wishlist, you can check out the link here:

https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/DWJSKC4CO85A?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR0kRBuMdQW8-ksH9kF64BsYTEjPuRy8gLHYSa6B55y5VfnbwcSy4RhmQiM

No Donation is to small, and we appreciate your support.
Have a great weekend!

01/25/2025

Tomorrow at 11am central, we will be chatting about our January Book of the Month. (Plus a quick recap of Marley & Me from December).

This discussion will be all about dogs and kids overcoming fears … whatever they may be.

It’s only $5 to join, and it is a 100% donation given to two amazing rescues.
The book club is all about learning while helping others. A complete win win for all parties.

Message me, and I will send details on how to pay and the link to the zoom call.
You can also book and pay online, under Virtual Book Club Discussion Call.

Paw Partner Booking System
https://pawpartner.com/kinder-canine-coaching/active_id=1204708

Join us even if you haven’t read the book yet, as I am certain you will learn something new & incredible to take away from the discussion.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions, related to the topic only!!

Hope to see you on the call,

Ready to join our February book?
Use the link above to register!

01/23/2025

Easy peasy senior snack (but good for all ages)

Sliced cucumbers
Spoon of your fav peanut butter or pet safe nut spread

Slab some of the peanut butter in the bottom and sides of the topple.
Insert the sliced cucumbers and top with the remaining peanut butter.
Give to your fav senior (humans would enjoy this too!!)

Ma gives me regular pb cause I need the extra fat these days. Yes, there are healthier options to get more fat but I LOVE pb and it’s just a snack given in moderation.

If you have a pup or adolescent, freeze for a longer and tooth soothing activity.

🐾 Mya

01/20/2025

Sunday Senior Session …

Ma bought this new snuffle toy from Amazon called a YEENER Interactive Snuffle Ball Dog Toy that I finally got to try today.

It was a great activity to do today, since it’s way too cold to be outside.

Unravel the strips and roll up your pet’s favourite treat in each strip. You can use just one or several treats in one strip. Put the rolled up strips back in their holes.

Once rolled back up, give it to your pet to unravel.
If your pet isn’t sure what to do with it, show them by unravelling one to get them started.
If your pet is ever stuck, always help them out.

Let your dog enjoy doing their own way on how to problem solve, but if you have a dog that is inclined to eat the fabric, make sure to teach them how to properly use it first and always supervise to ensure they don’t ingest any pieces.

The benefits of giving a toy like this:

💕 You get to get enjoy watching your pet problem solve using their nose, and their paws

💕 You get to enjoy sharing space together, bonding and learning more about each other

💕 It is a great calming exercise

💕 This activity is equivalent to going on a 5km walk. (It took me just over 15 minutes to complete)

💕 Practicing seeking behaviours is an important daily ritual needed for dogs to feel satisfied mentally and physically (for a senior, we may not be too active with this game … but imagine how busy a younger dog would be!)

What did you do today to have some fun?

🐾 Mya

We bought this new snuffle toy from Amazon and it was definitely a big hit for Mya. Unravel the strips and roll up your pet’s favourite treat in each strip. ...

01/07/2025

Classes are back in session starting tonight at 7pm & 8pm.

I am so excited to see you all again for another spectacular year of learning, playing and celebrating a phenomenal relationship with your dogs.

Thank you for all of your amazing gifts, pictures and treasures. I will cherish them forever.

Mya is not as thrilled to know that I am cheating on her with all of you again, but she does look forward to sniffing my work clothes intently when I get home.
She particularly loves Fullie’s slobber and Kyro’s fur stuck to my clothing. (They were also Molly’s friends, so Mya quickly recognizes them every time). A perfect senior activity to end the day. Plus I steal extra smoochies while she sniffs my clothes, it’s a win - win. 🤣

Be sure to drive safe tonight as the roads are slick with fresh snow.

Don’t forget that if you have a yoga ball to bring one tonight, to our new program added to the membership program.

Cheers for an amazing 2025!!!

01/07/2025

Today is National Cuddle Up Day …

I am the last of our two trio’s, and Ma is taking full advantage of every single day we have left together, as I’m aging quickly these days.

I don’t know how long that will be, so our new challenge is to get in one good solid cuddle every single day, or as many as we can fit in a day. (Ma will definitely sneak in as many smoochies as she can too, I just knowz it!)

Who are you cuddled up with?

🐾 Mya

01/04/2025

Your Saturday goal:

To be THIS happy!!

What makes you THIS happy?

My sister Molly, who has since passed, LOVED going for walks … any social outing was her jam.

We moved to Winnipeg a few months prior to Ma taking this photo of Molly at the Assiniboine Park (her fav park). Unlike me, Molly LOVED the city life.

I prefer the country life, and every single day since moving here I’ve asked Ma when we are returning to our 5 acre bliss.

There is ONE thing that makes me THIS happy though …

Fries!

So I am off for a car ride to go get me some delicious fries, and find my ‘THIS’ happy state.
We don’t advocate these kind of treats, but Ma says it’s my time to enjoy anything I like for as long as I can … as time is of value at the moment.

Happy first Saturday of 2025!!

🐾 Mya

01/02/2025

December highlights from the KCC Classroom!! 🐾🐾

We only had a few weeks in December but we packed a lot in 3 weeks.

We practiced greetings, leash handling, urban herding - the seniors rock this class!!, searching for scent and cookies, getting into a suitcase, unrolling a mat, standing/sitting inside/on top of random objects. distance, duration and the hardest ... distractions!

The classroom where we learn through play and I am so excited to see everyone back in class next week.
We recently welcomed seniors Widgeon and Savi to the KCC classroom.

01/01/2025

We start reading this book in the KCC virtual book club.
You don’t need the book to participate as there will be lots of discussion.
The focus will be on children with a discussion on how adults and our own pets fear dogs as well; and steps you can take to overcome them.

If you would like to join, it’s only $10 and all goes to charity.
Message me on how to make a donation and get the link to join in on a great conversation for the month.
$110 for a full year of access to the KCC Book Club.

Zoom call is scheduled for Jan 25th at 11am.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year Family & Friends!!!

Thank you for an amazing 2024.

A year full of fun, laughter, and many tears (sad and happy).

So many dogs benefited from your patience, love, safe boundaries you created, but most of all ... the kindness you gave them day in and day out the past 365 as they navigate this crazy domestic lifestyle.

The dogs all look forward to bonding even more with you for another year (and many more).

Every day in 2025, determine how you can help them make successful decisions without fear and pain to your best abilities.
If you need help to navigate the days, I’m just a message away.

Mya is ending 2024 with her fav snack of the year, Olliebollen and then Jan 1st she starts her cookie detox program.
We had a little medical scare this past weekend, ending in the ER but she has bounced back and is ready to rock into 2025.

Much love to you all and blessings for an incredible 2025.

Jamie & Mya,

12/30/2024

🐾November highlights from the KCC Classroom!!🐾

A very busy month November was with our Seminar & Trial with several members achieving another Title.

Another great month of Wag It Games exercises and huge improvements with adding more distance and the ability to ignore distractions while learning.

The KCC classroom is a place where we learn through play!
We welcomed Elsa, Quinn, Murphy and puppy Soma to the classroom. Annie was over the moon (check out the last photo capturing their first hello together)

12/30/2024

I have 4 FLASH SALE spots available for the 8pm Wag It Games classroom starting Jan 7th. Sale ends Tuesday night.

Wag It Games Classes are held every week at 8pm:

Come to as many as you are able or interested in during your active membership. It is run like a gym membership, and you work at your own pace but in a group setting.

Tuesday's DogBall Class teaches urban herding exercises that are very challenging BUT super fun! Dog's love learning how to push a yoga ball, and even more fun learning their directions (left and right). Also a great way to work on distance with your dog.

Wednesday's Combined Class - Smart Dog Class is all about teaching your dog to use all of their different body parts to target random pieces of equipment.
Shadow Skills Class focused on Follow Me Games with fun leash twists, turns and fancy side changes.

Thursday Sniff It Class is all about those searches. Enjoy watching your dog learn how to search for a toy, food or scent in random search areas.

Friendly dogs who love a group setting welcome.

New Members First membership is $190 plus tax
Renewals $90 (8 week membership) plus tax

January - price changes:
First membership $250
Renewals $175

If interested, please email [email protected] to register.
ONLY 4 SPOTS left to get in on this incredible pricing!!