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A little b**r, a little broccoli. Okay…carrots and cucumbers, but you get the idea.Balanced training is about having opt...
10/13/2026

A little b**r, a little broccoli. Okay…carrots and cucumbers, but you get the idea.

Balanced training is about having options and knowing when, why, and how to use them.

Reinforcement, boundaries, consequences, management, decompression, drive fulfillment and clear communication all serve different purposes. The proportions will look different depending on the dog, the environment, and the situation.

Good training requires thoughtful choices, sound judgment, and an understanding of the dog in front of you.

Clarity is kindness.

10/12/2026

I took Velko to some drop in training with the obedience club last week, and it became painfully obvious how little I’ve done with him.

But before I s**t on myself for being a bad dog trainer and owner, I need to step back and remind myself how much of the important work I’ve done. This little gremlin is learning how to self-regulate. Which is the most important skill he can learn right now. And it’ll thwart so many issues in the future.

So here’s to spending hours on the boring behind the scenes stuff, and being behind on our sexy skills. 🥂

Experience vs MileageHaving a step goal is a very human way of measuring a walk. Your dog may be experiencing something ...
10/10/2026

Experience vs Mileage

Having a step goal is a very human way of measuring a walk. Your dog may be experiencing something completely different on the walk.

They're smelling where another animal travelled. Following scent through the grass. Changing pace. Navigating terrain. Watching movement. Exploring.

A natural environment gives us an opportunity to think beyond physical mileage and consider what the dog is actually *doing* with that environment.

Movement matters. But so does exploring, sniffing, choice and engagement with the world around them. Sometimes the best walk isn't the one where you covered the most ground.

Get your steps in while also allowing your dog to set the place at Parks for Pets: www.parksforpets.com

Which one resonates with you?
10/09/2026

Which one resonates with you?

10/09/2026

Some dogs are practically serotonin-producing machines.

They watch your every move. Study your body language. Seek eye contact. Constantly check in to see what you’re doing and what you might want from them next.

These dogs can be an absolute dream to train because they’re naturally socially attracted to people. They’re constantly gathering information from us, seeking approval and trying to figure out how to get on board with whatever game we’re playing.

And then there are the independent dogs.

The ones who are perfectly content living in their own little world.

They’re not constantly checking in. They’re not particularly interested in your approval. They don’t need you to validate their every decision, and they’re certainly not falling over themselves to make eye contact.

Training these dogs can be challenging because we don’t have that natural social attraction working in our favour.

But building an incredible relationship with them is absolutely possible. It just might look a little different.

Bonding with an independent dog might look like migrating together.

Long walks through nature, moving as a pack, exploring the world together. No constant engagement, no endless check-ins for treats. Just enjoying each other’s company while moving through the environment.

It might look like quietly sharing space.

Sitting together without asking anything of each other. No training agenda. No expectation of interaction. Just being comfortable in each other’s presence.

It might look like becoming their gateway to adventure.

These dogs are already interested in everything the environment has to offer. So become part of that experience.

Show them the logs worth jumping over. Find the best dirt holes to dig. Discover interesting smells, new trails and sticks worth investigating.

Be the person who makes their already fascinating world even more interesting.

Sometimes the most rewarding relationships are built through shared experiences, rather than constant interaction.

Which dog do you have? Seratonin dump truck? Or the independent explorer? Maybe some of each? Tell me in the comments!

10/08/2026

Every call I have I hear a similar theme from owners who are stressed, frustrated and embarrassed by their dog’s behavior.

“He’s so smart, but we can’t seem to get past this.”

“She’s a really sweet dog, except when she’s around [fill in the blank].”

“It’s getting impossible to have people over, but he’s so great when no one’s around.”

The theme? Their dog isn’t defined by their behavior issues. They’re so much more than that!

If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone! Reactivity, anxiety and aggression can be really confusing. They’re complex issues that don’t have a linear path to success.

The good news? We know the path to a calmer more coachable companion and can help you get there.

Book a training strategy call with us to chat about your dog!

https://www.caninedevelopmentandtesting.com/booking-calendar/training-strategy-call-1

Thank you Noor!It was very rewarding to work with Bhalwaan through some of his challenging teenaged months. We are so pr...
10/06/2026

Thank you Noor!
It was very rewarding to work with Bhalwaan through some of his challenging teenaged months. We are so proud of the progress he made in his 6 weeks with us and even more excited for you to continue building on that foundation at home!

10/06/2026

Just saying….

10/05/2026

What’s the most unhinged sleeping position your dog has? Show me!

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