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Cindy Peacock - Animal Trainer My training is based on a simple concept: reward the behaviours you want... In 2004 she joined the Calgary Zoo, and spent six years as a keeper/trainer.
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For over 20 years, Cindy has devoted herself to the care, understanding, and development of the human-animal bond. Her philosophy is that when we bring animals into our world we have a responsibility to work with them through training to not only manage that shared world, but to thrive in it. Her goal is to keep dogs in their homes forever, and help their human companions reap the joys and rewards

that such relationships bring. Her work started with fostering animals, working with each as an individual to ensure they would have the best possible chance for success in a new home. In 2010, she realized she could make a more direct impact by applying her years of experience and knowledge to working intimately with dogs and their humans, fostering positive and compassionate communication and a fun, meaningful, rewarding relationship. Cindy is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) and has served as Apprentice for the Calgary Humane Society, teaching behaviour classes and working on assessments of incoming animals. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT KA) and a Certified Behaviour Consultant Canine (CBCC KA) and has countless hours of first-hand experience working with almost every conceivable behavioral situation. Cindy volunteers extensively with organizations including the Animal Rescue Foundations of Alberta and Ontario (ARF), the Calgary Humane Society and Little Mittens Rescue Society.

24/08/2024

A follow up from my last post

Great article exploring the use of shock in training
24/08/2024

Great article exploring the use of shock in training

Whole Dog Journal‘s mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on dog food, training, behavior, health, and more.

22/08/2024

It’s sad to say that we’ve been seeing reports of several of these domestic doves being spotted throughout BC in the last week or two. Some have feathers that were dyed bright colours (we’ve seen pink, blue, and green). Thankfully someone was able to capture this one and brought it to us for care ♥️

These birds were likely released at a special event (ie. wedding) or we’ve heard they could have been used for racing. No matter where they came from, their release almost always leads to their death. They are not equipped to be self-sufficient!

If you see any of these birds in Golden, please try to capture (throwing a blanket over is an easy trick) and we will take them in to find a home. We have responded to calls but can’t keep going out to find them on a roof top or having flown away - we’ve got other animals we are still busy taking care of! So any help is appreciated ♥️

If you are not in Golden, please call your local domestic animal rescue!

18/08/2024

The art and the artist 🐦‍⬛ if you are interested in put a one of these or order a custom piece let me
18/08/2024

The art and the artist 🐦‍⬛ if you are interested in put a one of these or order a custom piece let me

Babies are growing up fast
18/08/2024

Babies are growing up fast

I’m officially a college professor 😛 my Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid course is being offered at the College of the Canad...
16/08/2024

I’m officially a college professor 😛 my Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid course is being offered at the College of the Canadian Rockies this fall

Walks ’N’ Wags® Pet First Aid is a unique, interactive course that helps prepare you in the event of an animal emergency. This course offers hands on experience in wound care, […]

05/08/2024

The pet professionals in your life should always be advocating for your animals. ❤️

02/08/2024
31/07/2024
Newest orphaned babies
16/07/2024

Newest orphaned babies

Norman reminding everyone there is always time to stop and smell the flowers
16/07/2024

Norman reminding everyone there is always time to stop and smell the flowers

Finley and his mom did amazing in the loose lead workshop
15/07/2024

Finley and his mom did amazing in the loose lead workshop

13/07/2024
07/07/2024

My office
07/07/2024

My office

My backyard
07/07/2024

My backyard

02/07/2024

It is theorised that human crying triggers social bonding and human connection. It's a way of communicating, albeit sometimes not fully consciously, that whatever is ongoing is feeling outside of our coping skills and we need help.

DID YOU KNOW? Evidence has suggested that tears born from emotional trauma are chemically different to those from irritation such as chopping an onion. Emotional tears have more protein which enables them to stick to the skin and roll down the face slowly, maximising the potential of other people to see. Even if we don't WANT people to see us cry, the point is it's a natural way of eliciting compassion and empathy in another.

I've always wondered what a difference it would make if dogs cried instead of barking or growling etc. Barking/growling/snapping etc has the same purpose - communicating an inability to cope. Yet because we aren't primed to respond to these signals of crisis in the same way as tears, with kindness, it's often just labelled an unwanted behaviour and dogs are corrected and told to "shut up".

When we change our perspective on what the aggressive behaviour responses in our dogs are highlighting, an inability to cope, much like crying, it can help us to change how we think we need to respond to it.

If wolves could cry, would we do better at caring, protecting and responding?

Picture taken by a good friend with a good camera! 👏🏻

01/07/2024

My email appears to be down today, no sending or receiving is happening 😩 I hate technology so much

2 days in the city is more than enough on our way home to
28/06/2024

2 days in the city is more than enough on our way home to

26/06/2024
25/06/2024
Best buddies
23/06/2024

Best buddies

Summer learning that kids are awesome
23/06/2024

Summer learning that kids are awesome

Learn gentle and effective ways to enjoy walking our dog. $125 per dog. Link to register in comments
22/06/2024

Learn gentle and effective ways to enjoy walking our dog. $125 per dog. Link to register in comments

My office is spectacular today.. birds chirping, buzzing by and the low hum of bees in the fields of clover
21/06/2024

My office is spectacular today.. birds chirping, buzzing by and the low hum of bees in the fields of clover

Best friends 🥰
19/06/2024

Best friends 🥰

18/06/2024
Come join me this Friday for some enrichment fun for charity.
17/06/2024

Come join me this Friday for some enrichment fun for charity.

Come join us for our first enrichment workshop with Cindy Peacock - Animal Trainer happening June 21st!

When? June 21st at 3PM or 4PM
Where? Petvalu
Cost: $20/person - includes workshop, coupons, and goodies to fill your enrichment item! *enrichment item must be purchased at time of workshop for sanitary reasons
Enrichment items can include but are not limited to: Stuffable dog toys (e.g. Kong), beef tracheas, marrow bones and lick mats

100% of proceeds from the workshop will go to Little Mittens Animal Rescue Association 🐶🐱🐰🦆🐢🦅

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Thor likes to lick and bark at rocks 🤦‍♀️😂 he’s lucky he’s so good looking #kingshepherd #sillydog #luckyhescute🐾 #dogshavingfun

How are your pets doing in this heatwave? Mine are very happy we invested in a mister for the deck #toohottobeahusky #relifefromtheheat @halohuskyhaven #goldenbc

Taken from our deck this week 😮 #goldenbc #goldenbclife #livingintheforest #bearsofinstagram #livinginparadise

For Norman’s fans @halohuskyhaven #huskiesofinstagram #huskytalk

Silly goose taking a bath in the food dish @littlemittensrescue #wildliferehabilitation #canadagoose #goldenbc

Willow making huge progress in her excitement over other dogs #reactivedogsunite #fearfreetraining #cbccka #kpactp #goldenbc #trainwithoutpain

#looseleashwalking #noprongnoshocknochoke #gooddog #cavipoosofinstagram #kpactp #cpdtka #dogtraining #positivereinforcementworks

Eyes fully open now 😍🦝 @littlemittensrescue #wildliferehabilitation #babyanimals #raccoon #cutebaby #growingsofast

Norman has strong opinions about the weather @halohuskyhaven #huskiesofinstagram #rainyday #poorpuppy

Baby season has arrived. This is a 3 week old orphaned raccoon with hiccups ❤️ @littlemittensrescue #wildliferehab #babyanimals #savingonelifeatatime #babywildlife #wildlifewarrior

My dog is ridiculous, paused tv to go to the bathroom and come back to this 🤦‍♀️ @halohuskyhaven #huskiesofinstagram #hesluckyhescute #huskylovers #huskylife #tvcritic

Norman has a lot to say at the groomers @halohuskyhaven #huskiesofinstagram #huskylove #doggroominglife #overlydramatic

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The side of wildlife rehab we don’t talk about… As a wildlife rehabber we often share the cute baby photos an success stories. Unfortunately that is a small part of the reality we live. Unfortunately by the time they get to us in rehab their injuries are beyond what anyone can do to save them. When I took on fostering Leroy the otter I knew his chances of survival was poor. He wasn’t eating on his own, and we were lucky to get 1/10 if his food into him each feeding. There appeared to be something neurological wrong, possible a head injury, we will never know. He spent 3 days in my home with round the clock care; force feeding, pain killers, penicillin and sub-q fluids 3-4x a day. On Saturday he tried to bite me and I was ecstatic, always a good sign. Sunday morning he ate on his own. I allowed myself some hope… Then when I went to do the Sunday feed he was lifeless and unresponsive. I was able to revive him a bit, but unfortunately thought too much experience I know what it looks like at the end. Leroy died on my lap, he seemed to take comfort from me at the end (which he didn’t do before). My heart broke worse than usual this time. Not sure why but sometimes grief hurt physically as well as emotionally. I am devastated but I know I’ll do it again. Rest in peace Leroy, you will never be forgotten.#wildlferehab #babyanimals #savingoneatatime #nyhearthurts #goldenbc

This summer’s training project is keeping his mind around little critters. #functionalrewards #positivetraining #huskiesofinstagram @halohuskyhaven

First day at the river this year @halohuskyhaven @arfalberta #goldenbc #goldenbcdogs #dogzoomies #huskiesofinstagram

Puppy playtime #puppiesofinstagram #goldenbc #socializethemyoung

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For over 20 years, Cindy has devoted herself to the care, understanding, and development of the human-animal bond. Her philosophy is that when we bring animals into our world we have a responsibility to work with them through training to not only manage that shared world, but to thrive in it. Her goal is to keep dogs in their homes forever, and help their human companions reap the joys and rewards that such relationships bring. Her work started with fostering animals, working with each as an individual to ensure they would have the best possible chance for success in a new home. In 2004 she joined the Calgary Zoo, and spent six years as a keeper/trainer. In 2010, she realized she could make a more direct impact by applying her years of experience and knowledge to working intimately with dogs and their humans, fostering positive and compassionate communication and a fun, meaningful, rewarding relationship. Cindy is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) and has served as Apprentice for the Calgary Humane Society, teaching behaviour classes and working on assessments of incoming animals. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT KA) and has countless hours of first-hand experience working with almost every conceivable behavioral situation.

Cindy is the Lead Trainer at the Kicking Horse Grizzly Refuge, the Head of Behaviour at Chasin Tails Dog Care Centre and volunteers extensively with organizations including the Animal Rescue Foundations of Alberta and Ontario (ARF), the Calgary Humane Society, Halo Husky Haven, MEOW Foundation, Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, and the Global Animal Lovers Society.