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The Inquisitive Canine

Based in Santa Barbara, California. Offering humane, force-free dog training and human-canine relationship coaching services locally and online!

The Inquisitive Canine, founded in 2005 by certified dog trainer Joan Hunter Mayer, is devoted to offering humane, pawsitive, practical solutions that work for the challenges dogs and their humans face in everyday life. We are dedicated to barking with the dogs, cheering for the humans, and having fun! Joan sees dog training as both an art and a science, and brings to all private dog training and

classes proven strategies and techniques to strengthen the human-canine bond. Based in Santa Barbara, California, the Inquisitive Canine not only works in the local areas but also transcends geographical boundaries by offering virtual dog training via live online video conferencing as well. As a professional canine behavior consultant and sought after public speaker, Joan presents both community and corporate programs in an ongoing effort to not just help people train their dogs, but to create an entire culture shift where dog owners are empowered to enhance the bonds they have with their dogs, and make the world a friendly place for all inquisitive canines.

01/18/2025

The result of grief stress baking. 😔

09/09/2024

It’s been a good weekend.

08/27/2024

In my world every day is 'national dog day' - but today we officially recognize it. For all the local SB inquisitive canines.

Celebrate National Dog Day on Monday, August 26, by taking your dog to one of Santa Barbara's beautiful parks, trails, or beaches. Not sure where to go? Here's a handy list to plan your pup's next adventure!

08/26/2024

Both the North Star Dog Harness and Little Dipper Treat Pouch are on sale! (My original designs you and your canine companion will love!) Save now - just visit the IC Amazon Store, no code required. https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/8D816EF0-EA63-4D80-B847-E8488210A307?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ast_store_AWSY8C6E3YSE5TC39GNY

07/05/2024

Time for a new harness for your inquisitive canine? What about a new treat pouch for you? 20% off now. Check out the IC Amazon store. Feel free to tell your inquisitive friends!

The Inquisitive Canine Dog Harness

06/19/2024

When Lola's parents came to me they had been told to use a nasty prong collar. When I mentioned the North Star Dog Harness, everyone was happy! https://a.co/d/0aVtE3eA

06/03/2024

Someone had SO much fun with today he’s already dreaming of Ranch Day 2025! Ringo says, “Thank you, Auntie Tina” ❤️🐾

05/07/2024

For those who get bowled over when coming home to your inquisitive canine. Here's our latest Noozhawk Q&A.

Dear Inquisitive Canine, Q: Often, when I enter a room, my dog greets me excitedly and bites my pants, legs and feet because she wants to play. I don’t

04/29/2024

The North Star Dog Harness 2.0 is back and better than ever! Available on the IC Amazon Store. Save BIg this May 7&8 for Amazon’s special Pet Days event!

04/28/2024

Good morning!

04/12/2024

Really. The messages our inquisitive canine's are sending us are loud and clear. We just need to pay attention.

Dog training can look like sorcery to the untrained eye. However, a few key tips can help you ‘decode your dog,’

01/26/2024

Is your dog a back seat driver? Here are a few tips.

Dear Inquisitive Canine, Q: My dog barks almost nonstop when in the car. Since I am driving alone, what can I do to eliminate this behavior? Giving a

01/19/2024

In honor of Association of Professional Dog Trainers Train Your Dog Month, we're continuing to celebrate by giving you a 15% savings on our Little Dipper Treat Pouch! Treat Yourself (and Your Pup) with this woof-tastic deal!

Head to your Amazon account and use 15TrainYourD at checkout. Or, click on this link: https://www.amazon.com/promocode/A4YXUEOWC35QT

01/08/2024

Our new Little Dipper Treat Pouch is out now and available on our Amazon Store.

Small yet fully functional! Washable, comes with treat pouch liners (can be used on their own too!), multiple ways to wear it. Check it out! Your inquisitive canine will thank you. https://a.co/d/ivpfPWu

12/26/2023

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12/25/2023

Wishing our inquisitive canine friends and family a very happy holiday season! (Yes, Ringo was totally cool with the eye patch, thanks to some yummy treats!)

07/11/2023

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View the comic strip for Pearls Before Swine by cartoonist Stephan Pastis created July 02, 2023 available on GoComics.com

06/23/2023

Happy Take your Dog to Work Day 2023!

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Videos

Thanks to a new headlamp my friend Jan told me about, Ringo and I can have fun playing nighttime fetch!

Sonny building on his K9 Nose Work® foundations. SO much for for him..and for the rest of us too!

Sweet Sonny searching for treats in a box! The foundation of K9 Nose Work®! What a rock star!! Slowly building skills, confidence, independence all while having a great time!

Shadow is enjoying the hunt, taking down his sweet potato chew!

Teaching Ringo to Retrieve

Ringo and I are practicing his “retrieve” with all sorts of fun objects! Hubby said, “A hardcopy newspaper would finally come in handy.” 🤣 What are you doing with your inquisitive canine while sheltering in place? Teaching any new exercises? Refining existing skills? Naps and belly rubs? 🐾🙌

Ringo is happy that I've been home working out...I have to admit, he makes a good workout buddy! I'm thinking fetch and tug will be my new X-training activities! #canineassistedcoreworkout

Teaching Ringo his New Canine Physical Therapy Exercises

Teaching Ringo a squared sit and stand to help with physical therapy, to get that right knee strengthened. Thanks to Atlas Rehabilitation for Canines - ARC for helping our inquisitive canine!

Slo-Mo Pup Play-Time

Office hallway tag! Nice midday break for all of us!!! #instadogs #dogsonadventures #officedogs

One year ago today, our little inquisitive canine Ringo Starr came into our lives, thanks to Ken-Mar Rescue! What a wonderful year it has been. #inlovewithourdog

Here's a little dose of cuteness to brighten up your Monday! Care to share a pic or video of your own inquisitive canine? #sharethedoglove #muttmonday

2 years ago today our beloved Poncho, the original inquisitive canine, left this earth for the Great Beyond. We still miss him every day, but know he's watching over us and all the other inquisitive canines out there! #lovemydog #forevermybestfriend