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We focus on building engagement to enhance your human canine connection with your pup using kind, ethical, reward based training techniques.

16/01/2025

16/01/2025

06/01/2025

Be real, how happy would a trebuchet make your dog?

05/01/2025

Today, we honor the incredible life and legacy of Karen Pryor, a pioneer who transformed the world of animal training and left an indelible mark on our industry.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that Karen Pryor’s groundbreaking work paved the way for trainers like myself, and countless others, to advocate for humane, effective training methods. While the fight for positive change would still continue, her visionary efforts undoubtedly accelerated the progress, bringing us to this better place much sooner than we might have otherwise achieved.

Karen Pryor was one of the first to show the world that animals don’t need to be trained with violence or fear. Her work with marine mammals in the 1960s, grounded in science and compassion, paved the way for positive reinforcement techniques that continue to shape the industry.

She didn’t just teach us how to train better; she taught us to see animals as sentient beings, deserving of respect, patience, and understanding.

Her book Don’t Shoot the Dog! remains a cornerstone in the field of behavioral psychology and animal training, introducing the world to the principles of operant conditioning and the power of positive reinforcement. The Karen Pryor Academy, founded in 2007, has trained thousands of professionals, ensuring her legacy endures in the hands of those committed to ethical training practices.

She laid the foundation for a movement that prioritizes trust, connection, and kindness. The positive changes we see in the industry today, our collective rejection of outdated, punitive methods, are a direct result of her fearless advocacy and unwavering belief in a better way.

Her work changed our field, but more importantly, it changed the way we connect with the animals who share our lives.

Thank you, Karen, for showing us what’s possible when science and compassion come together.

Your legacy will continue to inspire us, and we’ll strive to honor your memory by carrying your vision of compassion for animals forward. Rest in peace, and thank you for everything.

Zak George

05/01/2025

(Graphic by JDevraney) - sniffing is such an important activity for dogs!

21/12/2024

''Solstice represents hope and regeneration. Out of the longest night, a new day is born. The deepest darkness gives birth to light. Tonight, we can draw on that tide of energy and weave some magic for the transformation.” ~Starhawk

Winter Solstice Deer by Rion Wang

20/12/2024

Yep

12/12/2024

With Let them eat cake – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 3 months in a row. 🎉

11/12/2024

Thank you for sharing this Embrace Dogs

06/12/2024

Animals, like us, are living souls.
They are not things. They are not objects.
Neither are they human.
Yet they mourn. They love. They dance.
They suffer.
They know the peaks and chasms of being..

Gary Kowalski, The Souls of Animals ✨

Artist Credit: Anna Speshilova

04/12/2024

Sedric's happy to see the snow again... Share photos of your snowy pups 🐾🐾❄️🌨️☃️⛄🌬️☃️

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Working with Pattern Games helps build engagement, and a solid recall #briarddog #herdingbreed #workingdog #frenchsheepdog #pattergames #whozzagoodboy #localtrainer #wakefieldqc #ahimsadogtraining

I'm offering a Basic Skills class for people and dog friendly dogs aged five months and over. We will focus on building engagement to enhance your human canine connection and help your pup learn new skills such as; loose leash walking, heeling, recall, sit stay, down stay, impulse control, We use games to enhance learning, and build a strong foundation for all your training. Reward based, force free training will help you build a strong relationship with your dog and earn their cooperation. They learn happily and efficiently too. Instructional documents are provided to enable you to follow through working with your pup on these skills. Come on out and have fun working and playing with your pup. Basic Skills Starting Date: Tuesday April 23rd 7:30 pm Age: 5 months and up Vaccinations: DHPP, rabies Or a note from your Veterinarian Pre-Requisites: None Class Format: 5 x 45 minutes classes Place: Rupert Community Centre 24 Chem. Shouldice, Alcove, QC J0X 1A0 Class cancellations/changes: please note that we reserve the right to change the location and/or date and/or time of the class if operational needs require it (ex: inclement weather, class size, illness, etc.). However, we will do our best not to make these changes unnecessarily.

PUPPY K CLASS I'm offering a young puppy class. We will focus on socialization and building engagement with your pup as well as learning new skills such as: loose leash walking, sit, down, recall, trade, etc… We will cover strategies to help with puppy nipping and mouthing, and the witching hour!!! We will train using science based training techniques and games. Reward based force free training will help you strengthen your canine human connection and earn your pups' cooperation. This will help them learn new stuff and build confidence. Instructional documents are provided to enable you to follow through working with your pup on these skills. Come on out and have fun working/playing with your pup! Pre-Requisites: None Age: 12 to 16 weeks Vaccinations: 1 x DHPP (or a letter from your vet) Class Format: 5 x 45 minute classes STARTING DATES: Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 pm Place: Rupert Community Centre 24 Chem. Shouldice, Alcove, QC J0X 1A0 Class cancellations/changes: please note that we reserve the right to change the location and/or date and/or time of the class if operational needs require it (ex: inclement weather, class size, illness, etc.). However, we will do our best not to make these changes unnecessarily.

It's spring. Share a photo of your favourite activity with your pup 🐾🐾📷

Sedric's very happy to get an extension on the snowball game #silverlining #snowballgame #briarddog #herdingbreed #workingdog #walkplayntrain #rewardbasedtraining #forcefreetrainer #localtrainer #wakefieldqc

Working on building engagement, loose leash skills, and socialization in Puppy K Class this morning 🐾🐾 well done puppers #walkplayntrain #rewardbasedtraining #games #playnlearn #forcefreetrainer #localtrainer #wakefieldqc #ahimsadogtraining #womanrunbusiness

Sedric enjoys playing a bit of Snowball #briarddog #herdingbreed #workingdog #outandabout #walkplayntrain #playwithyourpup

Working on loose leash skills and the name game with little Sawyer the BC puppy at Puppy K Class #bordercolliepup #walkplayntrain #rewardbasedtraining #earlydays #forcefreetrainer #localtrainer #wakefieldqc #ahimsadogtraining #womanrunbusiness

Sedric enjoying this beautiful sunny day, and fresh snow......... #briarddog #herdingbreed #workingdog #outandabout #walkplayntrain #sniffari #decompressionwalk #rewardbasedtraining #forcefreetrainer #localtrainer #wakefieldqc #ahimsadogtraining #womanrunbusiness

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