K9Kapers Dog Training

04/20/2026

04/03/2026

Our own Tania and Thuja doing some really cool search learning. I have to admit she is more dedicated than me. A body farm training day!

Texas State University's facility was created to study how bodies decay. But it also serves as a key site for training search dogs to locate human remains.

04/03/2026

The greatest fear a dog ever has to face is the moment they see you prepare to walk out the front door. They do not have a concept of time or understand that you will be back after a few hours of errands. To them, your departure feels like a major event that leaves a very quiet and empty space in their world. They watch every move you make with a look of pure longing that can make leaving feel almost impossible. This deep attachment is a beautiful reflection of the incredible bond that you share with your best friend. The joy they feel when you finally return is a testament to how much they truly missed your presence.

01/12/2026

click bait AI site is a waste of time and untrue posts

01/07/2026

Pretty much...

A new year opens, and my biggest blessing has four paws.
They walk beside me without needing words.
This love shows up every single day.
It makes ordinary moments feel sacred.
Another year already feels complete.
Because I never walk alone.

11/22/2025

Ok have to laugh. Best commentary!

11/12/2025

This

- My dog is friendly, but no, l don’t want you to touch my dog! -

This is not to say you don’t ever let any one say hi to your dog. But you should not think you are obligated to. And you should not feel that you are not allowed to say no.

Practise saying no can help our dogs to not default to super arousal, and in the case of reactivity, greatly help them to feel protected, so they can stay calm, relaxed, and engaged in us in the presence of other people and dogs.

In nature, it is not normal for a dog to keep treating everyone as their best friend. Dogs have a default sense of “this is an outsider”, which is part of their survival instinct, when it comes to someone outside of their pack.

This is not to say they will attack every stranger. But it is normal for them to be cautious in the beginning.

If we keep allowing - or even inviting - strangers and dogs to invade the space of our dogs unchecked, it can cause this dog to seriously question “how come no one is protecting me from any of these outsiders?” and become wary and hence defensive of other people and dogs.

This can lead to a great sense of insecurity, resulting in a dog that is easily spooked, always on high alert, and constantly anxious.

In our society, we always ask, “is this dog friendly?” - as if a friendly dog will somehow automatically become public property.

Eventhough we are friendly people, it does not turn my wife, my daughters, my car, and my home into public properties. Why put such an unfair and unreasonable expectation on our dogs?

“Yes my dog is friendly, but no, we don’t want you to touch my dog” should not be an offensive thing to say.

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11/12/2025

A recent U.S. class action (Hernandez v. Radio Systems Corporation) has resulted in compensation for consumers after claims that e-collars were misrepresented in sales and marketing as “safe” and “humane.” The complaint also outlined that such devices can cause both physical injury and psychological harm to dogs. Details are in the link below.

https://www.classaction.org/media/hernandez-v-radio-systems-corporation-complaint_1.pdf

At the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter, we uphold a strict no-shock collar and non-aversive policy. Training should build trust, promote wellbeing, and respect the dog’s experience, not rely on pain, fear, or coercion.

If you’re looking for humane, ethical training support that puts the emotional wellbeing of your pet first, you can find qualified professionals through our Charter member organisations and their members, who are all committed to kind, science-led methods.

Let’s keep bringing out the best in dogs through kindness, clarity, and care.

https://dogcharter.uk

11/11/2025

Pretty funny!

10/24/2025

Listen to Whisky! Candy can be dangereous for your dogs.

Whisky wants to remind you candy can be dangerous to your pet. Please be careful.