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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.

Yesterday marks the passing of one of the greatest influences in my life. It is hard to put into words the profound chan...
05/01/2025

Yesterday marks the passing of one of the greatest influences in my life. It is hard to put into words the profound change she facilitated not only my career but in my personal life as well.
In 2010 I was at a crossroads in my career, I knew the zoo was killing me but I couldn’t imagine any other career. It was at that time I went to my first training conference where Karen Pryor was the keynote speaker. At the time I was a balanced trainer and thought certain tv trainers were where it was at with dog training. In her talk someone asked her the “Cesar” question, and for the first time I heard someone praise him for what he did do for the industry instead of slamming him.
It was that moment I made the choice to join the . She is the reason I am the trainer I am today, no words can express the profound change she facilitated in my life

Keep repeating I DO NOT WANT ANOTHER PUPPY
01/01/2025

Keep repeating I DO NOT WANT ANOTHER PUPPY

A few of our patients
28/12/2024

A few of our patients

Ivy’s social battery has officially run out 😂
27/12/2024

Ivy’s social battery has officially run out 😂

We have 9 visitors tonight on their way to
19/12/2024

We have 9 visitors tonight on their way to

17/12/2024

Effectiveness is not enough

Two very different personalities in puppy kindergarten last night
13/12/2024

Two very different personalities in puppy kindergarten last night

11/12/2024

SOME WOUNDS ARE JUST NOT "FIXABLE"

Nobody would have guessed out of all the trees around, it would be this big strong tree that tore right at the base and fell. Some weathers are just too extreme and you're right in the firing line of it. It's not about weakness or disease, a matter of blame. It's just a fact of life, traumatic experiences can rip you through your core and you may never stand tall again.

It is not a failing to respect the fallen tree and let it rest. Let it be who he now is. Nobody asks a fallen tree to just stand back up and sometimes animal traumas are just as severe.

Imagine your dog spent their entire socialisation period in a concrete kennel - that's severe trauma.

Imagine your dog feared for his life in a dog attack - that's severe trauma.

Imagine your dog gets lost on fireworks night - that's severe trauma.

These are all fallen trees that cannot be "fixed" with all the will in the world.

It is not failing to let your fallen tree rest and stop pushing for higher expectations with every week that passes. "That was ages ago, isn't s/he over it by now?". Some animals NEVER "get over it". They fall and they can't just get back up as if it never happened.

Fallen trees can be beautiful too. They show us a different perspective, often one that could be just as valuable, if not more so, than our own 🐾💜

So many good puppies at the parade on Friday. even won best float! Thanks for hosting a great parade!
09/12/2024

So many good puppies at the parade on Friday. even won best float! Thanks for hosting a great parade!

Kenny is too cute for words
06/12/2024

Kenny is too cute for words

Ziggy rocking the bridge
05/12/2024

Ziggy rocking the bridge

02/12/2024
If are looking for a good deal on training, check out my gift basket available in the Little Mittens silent auction. Bas...
29/11/2024

If are looking for a good deal on training, check out my gift basket available in the Little Mittens silent auction. Basket is worth $350 and includes a gift certificate valued up to $250

Item: Gift basket
Description: gift certificate for training (worth $250), hand-made upcycled treat pouch, treats, notebook, and more!
Donated by: Cindy Peacock - Animal Trainer
Value: $350
Starting Bid: $175
Minimum Bid Increment: $25

Even Ivy enjoyed seeing Santa this year! She’s come a long way.
29/11/2024

Even Ivy enjoyed seeing Santa this year! She’s come a long way.

Norman assisted in puppy class this week
28/11/2024

Norman assisted in puppy class this week

A few shots from agility classes last night
28/11/2024

A few shots from agility classes last night

Never noticed how much these two match
25/11/2024

Never noticed how much these two match

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Giving meds to a patient @littlemittensrescue #wildliferehabilitation #pygmyowl #notforfainthearted

Santa visited us on Campbell Road today 🎅🏼 @littlemittensrescue #gettinginthechristmasspirit #santa #goldenbc

Ricky loves his meat @littlemittensrescue #ambassadoranimal #raven #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitation #savingonelifeatatime

Norman and Ivy had fun at the river today @halohuskyhaven @arfalberta #rescuedogsofinstagram #offleashfun #noshockcollarneeded

Follow up from yesterdays post the last of our orphaned stinkers are now wild @littlemittensrescue #wildliferehabilitation #savingonelifeatatime #babyanimals #wildliferehab

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

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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.