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"It is the weak who are cruel, and gentleness is to be expected only from the strong."
—Leo Rosten

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Canine Mind graduates: "Being patient and polite really pays off!"

Canine MindŽ: The Smart Trainers

Canine Mind is relocating out of state.
We are not able to offer any services at this time.
Please refer to our "Training" page for referral information in Maryland.

You can still use this website to read about positive, pain-free,
dog-friendly techniques by clicking on the topics at left. Scroll down to find out why it's important to train your dog.

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CANINE MIND NEVER USES OR RECOMMENDS
ELECTRIC SHOCK, CHOKE OR PRONG COLLARS,
OR LEASH CORRECTIONS.

Why train your dog?

Recent analysis of animal shelter intake questionnaires revealed that 96% of dogs who end up in shelters never received any formal (basic) training. Only a small minority of dogs are surrendered because of life circumstances such as divorce or death in the family. Most dogs are surrendered because of behavior problems that can be easily prevented or corrected using positive, dog-friendly techniques.

Training your dog is essential, not optional. A well-trained dog is happier and healthier and is a pleasure to live with. A well-trained dog is welcome in more places, has more privileges, and makes many more friends than an untrained dog.

Training is fun for both dogs and humans. You and your dog will become "bilingual," learning how to communicate across species lines and bonding on a new level.

Training should begin as early as possible, preferably at 8 to 10 weeks of age, and continue at least through the dog's entire first year. But it's never too late to start training, and it's never too late to retrain your dog using fun, dog-friendly techniques. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks!

Training can be a springboard to other activities, such as dog sports (agility, flyball, tracking, rally-o), competition (novice and utility), and social work (animal-assisted therapy, search and rescue, humane education). These activities will enrich your life, your dog's life, and the life of your community.

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Train with your BRAIN, not PAIN

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