Successful Start Pet Training

01/01/2024

Wishing you all the best 2024! Henry thinks the future looks bright. I agree! 🐾

25/12/2023

Wishing you all the peace and happiness this holiday season🎄🐾

23/11/2023

Every year I’m reminded how grateful I am for you all. My clients are the absolute best! I couldn’t ask for more. Thank you! 🍁🐾

03/11/2023

It’s AJ’s special day! My favorite thing about AJ is he is his true self every day of his life. I aspire to be like you AJ. Enjoy your birthday beautiful boy! 🥳🐾

27/09/2023

Birthday boy extraordinaire! It’s Ghost’s special day, and he’s just a little excited! Happy birthday to this little fluff ball with a heart of gold 🥳🐾

03/08/2023

Happy birthday Cosma! This gorgeous girl has overcome so much in her life. I love watching her interact with nature. She is her happiest in the woods. So every chance we get, that’s where we go! 🐾🥳

25/07/2023

Ruby girl, it’s your special day! This girl gets so much joy out of a good romp in the woods. You and me both my dear! Have a very happy birthday! 🥳🐾

13/07/2023

04/06/2023

I mean, does it get much cuter than that face? Leo had his special day last week and I want to take a moment to say how much I love him! We love walking together, and we both enjoy a good snack. He keeps his friend list short, which makes his love for me even more special. Love you buddy, happy birthday! 🥳🐾

18/05/2023

Charlie is 8 years old today! Once a week I get to take this guy to the park and watch him chase after his 🎾 like it’s the best thing in the world. He always gets an A+ for enthusiasm. Happy birthday to you Charlie! 🥳🐾

17/05/2023

When I first started seeing Finn, he was a puppy with lots of energy. Now he’s a grown up, still with energy to spare. How does he do it?! Happy birthday to this beautiful boy! 🥳🐾

14/05/2023

Sunny was my very first dog to do enrichment visits. I see him every day, and that’s how I like it! He completes my day. Happy birthday sweet boy! 🐾🥳

03/05/2023

Happy birthday Alfred! I am privileged to spend four days a week exploring nature with this guy. He loves the outdoors just as much as me. His enthusiasm is contagious 🥳🐾

20/03/2023

Today is the first day of Spring, but AJ is wondering….where is it? 🥶🐾

20/03/2023

Happy birthday to this beautiful girl, Lexi! Her goal in life is to hunt down and chase every single squirrel on this earth. 🐿️ She shoots for the stars! Don’t worry Lexi girl, you can check every tree we see during our nature walks. 🥳🐾

28/02/2023

Gus had a birthday! Yay!! He has grown by leaps and bounds this year, working hard to feel comfortable in this world. I’ve loved being a part of his growth! 🥳🐾

27/01/2023

Does that face say wisdom or what? This sweet old girl has seen a lot, but still knows how to get the best out of life. I love that about her. Happy birthday Kyra! 🥳🐾

26/01/2023

It’s so easy to misread a dog’s reaction. This is a common one. Remember not to punish!

GUILT OR FEAR?

The same body language signals that we interpret as guilt—ears flattened, head lowered, tail between the legs—are actually signs of fear, stress and discomfort in dogs.
A dog may be fearful, uncomfortable and worried because he has learned that when evidence of their misbehavior is visible and his owner appears, he gets punished - verbal, tactile, body language, withdrawal of affection.
Since dogs have the same level of cognition as a human 2 ½-year-old, it is unlikely that they have higher-level emotions, such as guilt or shame. Studies so far show that these are higher level emotions from a well advanced neocortex that only humans have.

Comment - Animals don't have a moral compass based on human norms, values, religion and ethics, so they have no concept of right and wrong. They only know what brings them reward or no rewards, punishment or no punishment. They are not naughty or stubborn as they don't have that code of conduct we hold other humans to. They are just dogs, trying to adjust to life in our world. If you truly believe that they felt guilt, then it means they understand right and wrong and intentionally chose the wrong - if a dog bit another's car bumper, should they be held legally liable then? See article on this below.

Read the full article:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/202107/do-dogs-really-feel-guilt-informal-demonstration

Read the peer reviewed study:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4310318/

Articles: https://www.sciencealert.com/dogs-may-look-ashamed-but-they-don-t-feel-guilt-experts-say

https://psyche.co/ideas/if-animals-are-persons-should-they-bear-criminal-responsibility

📸Yaletown Dog Training

17/01/2023

Cherishing the feeling of sun on our faces today ☀️🐾

14/01/2023

Kongs are a dog’s best friend on a cold winter day. ❄️🐾

14/01/2023

It’s Juju’s birthday! She and I spend a few days a week wandering through nature together, while also building up her confidence. The park is her second home now. So rewarding! Happy birthday Juju! 🥳🐾

26/11/2022

Thinking about what I’m thankful for on this holiday weekend, there’s no doubt what it is. My amazing clients! You all have been so understanding during this time of injury and healing for me. I don’t know what I did to deserve such great people (and dogs!) in my life. I’m grateful for you! ❤️🐾

09/11/2022

Happy birthday Brynn! For years now, we spend three days a week taking peaceful walks in nature to build up her confidence and reduce stress. She shines like a star! 🌟 Enjoy your special day sweet girl! 🐾🥳

01/11/2022

AJ, your special day is here! I have been so lucky to have had this guy in my life for many years. Once a week we explore nature together, and I love it ❤️ Happy Birthday AJ! 🥳🐾