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You Want to Be a Dog Trainer? A CAPDT Guide to Turning Passion Into Profession

So You Want to Be a Dog Trainer? A CAPDT Guide to Turning Passion Into Profession

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At the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (CAPDT), we’re often asked: “How do I become a dog trainer?” Perhaps you love working with dogs, you’re curious about canine behaviour, or you feel that inner tug every time a pup tilts its head at you. Whatever the reason — you’re in great company. Being a dog trainer is […]

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India Dog Field Study Tour

India Dog Field Study Tour 2025: One pet dog trainer’s experience

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By Sheelah Gullion, CPDT-KA, CFDM, CSAT, BCSPCA AnimalKind As a professional dog trainer, combining business and pleasure is not unfamiliar, so when the opportunity to join a group of dog pros on a visit to India to learn about the street dogs—or “Indies”—there, I won’t deny I jumped at the chance. The trip was the

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Saving Bats and Birds At Risk, One Sniff at a Time

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By Dr. Carla Simon Hunter’s Heart Scent Detection Training Wouldn’t it be monumental if we could harness cleaner energy sources, curtail environmental damage and support conservation efforts? Wind energy is one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy sources and can help reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. However, research estimates that the way wind turbines

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DOG TRAINING A Dog’s Senior Years

A Dog’s Senior Years

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by Donna Hill, B.Sc. (Zool) B.Ed. ServiceDogTrainingInstitute.online Living with a senior dog is a journey filled with love, challenges, and profound moments, much like caring for an elderly parent or relative. As our canine companions age, they require special attention and care, which can significantly impact our daily lives and routines. Over the years we

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Establishing Boundaries Through Positive Reinforcement Training

Beyond the Cookie: Establishing Boundaries Through Positive Reinforcement Training

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Positive reinforcement training, often humorously termed “cookie pushing”, is frequently misunderstood within the pet dog training community. Some may view it as overly permissive, lacking the discipline required to effectively train dogs. This perspective, however, is far from the truth. In reality, positive reinforcement is a method that establishes clear and firm boundaries through non-coercive

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