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Engagement Isn’t Optional: Why It’s the Foundation of Everything
Want to know the secret sauce of good dog training? It’s not the leash, the treats, or even the cue itself. It’s engagement aka, does...
Kristi MacLeod
Jun 122 min read


The Treat Magnet Trick: A Loose Leash Walking Hack That Actually Works
If walks feel like you’re being dragged by a furry freight train, this one’s for you. Teaching your dog to walk nicely on leash doesn’t...
Kristi MacLeod
May 212 min read


Reactive, Not Aggressive: Your Dog Isn’t Broken
Let’s get one thing straight—reactive does not mean aggressive, and it definitely doesn’t mean your dog is bad, broken, or beyond help. ...
Kristi MacLeod
May 162 min read


...Just some food for thought...
"Holding dogs accountable" - What does this really mean? I hear dog trainers refer to it often in their training videos, and I'll tell...
Kristi MacLeod
Jan 14, 20242 min read


A dog training hack you can't afford to ignore!
Let's chat about a nifty little trick in the dog training world that is pure gold - The Premack Principle. Now, I'm going to break this...
Kristi MacLeod
Nov 28, 20231 min read
It can get better
Getting a new puppy or dog often comes with a whole lot of daydreaming. Your imagination runs wild as you think of all the adventures...
Kristi MacLeod
Nov 3, 20232 min read
LEGS
⁉️DID YOU KNOW⁉️ Both you and your dog come with your own set of L.E.G.S.❓️ You might be thinking, "Kristi, what the heck are you talking...
Kristi MacLeod
Nov 3, 20232 min read
Before I was a dog trainer, I needed a dog trainer!
🐾Before I became a professional dog trainer, I needed a dog trainer!🐾 My dog at the time, Angus, was reactive on-leash to dogs and...
Kristi MacLeod
Nov 3, 20232 min read
Beyond Obedience
Beyond Obedience 🐾 Sometimes dog "training" isn't really about training at all. ❤️ Sometimes it's about addressing and helping your dog...
Kristi MacLeod
Oct 20, 20231 min read
Your dog is highly skilled and unemployed!
‼️Your dog is highly skilled and unemployed‼️ Dogs have lived alongside humans for 10,000 - 40,000 years and during that time, we have...
Kristi MacLeod
Oct 20, 20232 min read


Engagement is a 2-way street
Engagement is a 2-way street We cannot expect our dog's undivided attention, or their engagement if we aren't offering them our...
Kristi MacLeod
Aug 15, 20231 min read
Now Offering Slatmill Sessions
Ideal Canine and Renegade K9 have joined forces and are now offering Slatmill sessions. What is a slatmill❓️ ➡️A slatmill is a...
Kristi MacLeod
Jul 24, 20231 min read


Your relationship with your dog is a bank account
💸💰Think of your relationship with your dog like a bank account.💰💸 How many deposits are you making each day? Are they small deposits,...
Kristi MacLeod
Jul 12, 20231 min read


Dog Parkour
Looking for ways to spice up your dog's walk❓ Try dog parkour❗ ❓What is Dog Parkour ❓ Dog Parkour is also known as Urban Agility and is...
Kristi MacLeod
Jun 26, 20231 min read
Loose Leash Walking
In dog training, teaching some behaviours are relatively simple while others take considerably more time, patience and practice. Loose...
Kristi MacLeod
Jun 18, 20232 min read


Your dog is normal!
Your dog is normal! When we ask our dogs to fit seamlessly into our human world, we are really asking a lot. Natural dog behaviour and...
Kristi MacLeod
May 5, 20232 min read


February 2023 Sale
To celebrate our move to Mission, we're offering 2️⃣0️⃣% off on all 1-on-1 training packages and day training programs‼️ Offer is valid...
Kristi MacLeod
Jan 21, 20231 min read


Frankfurter
This morning, I was in the kitchen washing dishes. Frank was out with me and he was standing in another room stomping his paws on the...
Kristi MacLeod
Dec 7, 20222 min read


Crate Training & Mental Health
Crate training has become a taboo subject among some dog trainers and dog owners. There is a misconception that we lock dogs in small...
Kristi MacLeod
Nov 1, 20223 min read


Training Tip!
Too often I hear of dog owners who are accidentally rewarding the wrong behaviour every single day. Dog owners reach out to me all of the...
Kristi MacLeod
Oct 15, 20221 min read
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