Dog Blog

From foster fail to a journey of discovery, meet Churro—an Australian Cattle Dog mix who changed everything. After her adoption through an OSPCA/ASPCA transfer, unexpected behaviors led us to a Canadian animal communicator. What we learned about stress, shared custody, and her unique needs transformed our approach to dog wellness and deepened our bond.

Most people have no idea what Galen Myotherapy and Animal Reiki really involve. At its heart, this approach is choice-led: I work with dogs, not on them. By giving dogs control over the process, we reduce stress, build trust, and allow true healing to happen. Sessions are calm, patient, and guided by the dog’s signals because when the nervous system feels safe, the body can restore balance.

When a dog trainer breaks her foot, and needs to confront injury, recovery and wellness in a very personal way, the lesson isn’t just about healing — it’s about stillness, asking for help, and listening more deeply. This reflection explores how injury reshaped my understanding of wellness, mobility, and service — both for myself and the dogs I support at Kinder K9 Mind and Motion.

Have you ever tried wrangling three dogs into a car for what should’ve been a quick trip to the pet store? Let me rephrase: have you ever willingly created a dog-shaped tornado of fur, barking, and chaos—just to pick up kibble? Because that’s what I did. This is the story of a totally avoidable dog mom disaster. It started with the sentence: “I’m out of dog food for Mr. Darcy.” It ended with me juggling three wildly different dogs in a Pet Valu parking lot, wondering how eve

In a world that runs on 5G speed, what happens when progress looks more like dial-up? This week, a conversation with my colleague reminded me how often those of us working in canine behaviour and therapy are offering slow, steady solutions in a culture that expects instant results. Whether it’s building trust through positive reinforcement or gaining enough comfort for a dog to accept hands-on therapy, meaningful change takes time.

My mission at Kinder K9 is simple: use my skills and experience to prevent situations that lead to the unnecessary re-homing of dogs. That includes training support, yes—but it also means championing ethical breeders who are doing it right from the start.

I started practicing some basic training skills with Lucy again—and that’s when I noticed just how little she wanted to move. She wasn’t being difficult. She just wasn’t comfortable. It didn’t take much research to consider that she might be in pain.

What Is Your Dog Trying to Tell You? On Intuition, Behaviour, and the Hidden Role of Pain As a Gen X kid born in the 70s, pajama parties weren’t complete without signs of the zodiac, ouija boards, or crystal balls. So when my sister recently asked, “Remember that ‘light as a feather’ game?”, it sparked a conversation about something I use in my work with dogs every single day—intuition. Fast forward a few decades, and I now run Kinder K9, where I combine dog training and Ga

Our recent holiday to Prince Edward County was a great experience because of what I've learned on past trips. If things don't go perfectly, that's where you learn for next time and try again....Keep reading for tips for a great road trip with your dog and a list of dog friendly Prince Edward County places to visit as a bonus!