Kindred Canine Training

03/09/2025

Meet Sherlock. Sherlock is smart, sweet, and resilient. Despite having moved between a few different homes before settling in with his current owners, Sherlock is so loving, vibrant, and ready to appreciate life. Sherlock is now working on anxiety with visitors. It's hard when you're so cute and everyone wants to be your friend! But remember, even though they may not be able to tell you in words, dogs like their personal space too, and have preferences about where, when, how, and if they want to interact with you. Here are some simple Dos and Don'ts for meeting and greeting a dog:

✅️ DO ask the dog's owners how the dog best likes to get to know new people
✅️ DO wait for the dog to approach you and invite you to pet them
✅️ DO look for signs that the dog is uncomfortable with you such as avoidance, yawning, or a stiff body posture, and accept their cues
✅️ DO engage with a calm, steady, positive demeanor
✅️ DO pet the dog once they invite you on a non-invasive and polite area, like their chest or side

🚫 DON'T walk up to the dog and put your hand in their face or start petting them
🚫 DON'T lean over the dog or reach over their head
🚫 DON'T stare at or keep talking at the dog who is not giving clear signs they want to socialize with you
🚫 DON'T try to coax a frightened or avoidant dog to approach you or let you pet or feed them
🚫 DON'T assume a dog wants to be friends just because they are not showing obvious signs of aggression or fear

You can become a great friend to all dogs by learning more about their complex and expressive system of body language. Here is a great place to start: https://www.preventivevet.com/dogs/does-your-dog-want-to-be-petted

02/14/2025

Shout-out to Woody for his progress! Woody recently moved to a new home as a rescue. Woody has struggled with being sensitive to surprises and loud noises, but thanks to the dedication and love of his two new humans, he is gaining resilience in leaps and bounds. Now he gets to celebrate the first Valentine's Day of his new life in style. Just look at that face 😍

Big thanks to Woody’s mom for the picture.

08/31/2024

You won't want to miss this! Schreiber Tails will be hosting their first Ask a Trainer Night on September 18. Do you have training questions? Don't resign yourself to advice from search engines that only kind of applies to your situation. Go ask a certified, experienced trainer directly. This unique event is free, too!

08/15/2024

Get ready for our FREE Sit, Stay, Behave Group Dog Training Class on Sept 14th, 2-3 PM in Oakland, OR! Learn how to combat distractibility, harness your dog's natural motivations, train your dog like a pro, and more! Pre-register by Sept 7th: [email protected] or (541) 357-3830. Proof of current vaccines required.

Send a message to learn more

08/03/2024

Miles is learning mat work! Mat work is the practice of training a dog to lay and remain on a mat or blanket until released. Miles has a lot of energy and sometimes it's a struggle for him to relax and sit still. Structured mat work can help him learn. Way to go Miles!

07/05/2024

Meet Charlie! Isn't he handsome? 😍

He's also CRAZY smart. Charlie is always ready to learn something new. You can't slow Charlie down for long!

Why is Charlie in training? Charlie's main struggle is with dog reactivity.

If your dog is smart, attentive, and well-trained at home, but struggles when you try to go for a walk, they may be struggling with reactivity too. Reactivity in dog behavior is generally defined as an inappropriately fearful, overaroused, or frustrated response to a common stimuli or situation. For example, a reactive dog may start barking, whining at, or lunging towards other dogs on sight.

Reactivity is NOT the same thing as aggression, and most reactive dogs are not dangerous.

Have you run into a reactive dog before? Here's how you can be a good neighbor if you encounter a reactive dog:

✅️ DO keep your distance. The dog is probably more distressed by your presence than you are by theirs.
✅️ DO move away if the dog is barking or lunging, to create space for the dog and their owner.
✅️ DO remain relaxed and move on with your business.
✅️ DO obey all leash laws, and also keep your own dog on a leash at all times regardless of laws unless you are certain that they will return right away when you call them. Your dog may be a social butterfly, but many dogs do not like strange dogs running up to them.

🚫 DO NOT approach a dog who appears reactive. Even if you are great with dogs, a dog who is actively reactive is not in the mood for making friends!
🚫 DO NOT stare. You may cause the dog to become more distressed.
🚫 DO NOT allow your dog to approach another dog until you have confirmed with the owner that it's okay.
🚫 DO NOT make judgemental comments towards a reactive dog or their owner, or try to approach and offer them advice. Reactive dogs and their owners are part of our community and have as much right to enjoy public space as anybody else, so long as they are obeying leash laws.

Is your dog the reactive dog? Reach out to me to learn more about how reactive behavior can be managed and modified through training.

If you would like to learn more about reactivity, follow this link for a great article from the American Kennel Club: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/reactivity-vs-aggression/

06/22/2024

Despite her name, Tiny is kind of a big deal! She did a great job in her lesson today. We worked on "Leave It" and this girl was leaving stashes of treats on the ground in no time at all. Big kudos to Tiny and her humans for their amazing work together 🐾🐶

06/19/2024

Great advice!

How do you build your relationship with your dog?

06/18/2024

Did you know? We're offering Day Training!

Day Training is a convenient drop-off training option perfect for busy dog owners, and anyone else who wants extra help training their dog.

How it works:

🐾 Call or message us to book your appointment and tell us about your training goals
🐾 Drop your pup off in the morning on the scheduled day
🐾 Let us train your dog while you work, do errands, or relax
🐾 Return in the afternoon to pick up your tired and well-behaved pup!

We're excited to offer this service in collaboration with Schreiber Tails Doggy Daycare. Dogs in Day Training who enjoy other dogs have access to Schreiber Tails' supervised doggy playgroups. Many satisfied clients tell us that their dogs displayed increased confidence and improved social manners with other dogs after a few weeks in the program!

Call or message today for availability.

06/16/2024

Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by our booth yesterday at Umpqua Woofstock Festival! We had so much fun meeting all of you and your pups, and Oden LOVED all the attention 🐶

06/15/2024

Thanks Amy and Janine for stopping by our booth at Umpqua Woofstock Festival! Oden really appreciated the snacks ❤️

06/12/2024

Be sure to stop by our booth this weekend at Umpqua Woofstock Festival! See you there!

06/09/2024

Join us in July for our next free class! Registration and proof of vaccination are required. Required vaccines are: Rabies, Parvovirus/Distemper and Bordetella.

We will be accepting optional donations on behalf of Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center. If you want to help us on our mission to support dogs in need, share this post!

Registration or inquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Call: (541) 357-3830
Or instant message us here on Facebook!

05/07/2024

Thanks to for inviting me to assist in temperament testing their new litter! What a mighty fine group o pups 😍