Kindred Creatures
Canine Behaviour Services
Modern, professional, welfare-centered dog training.
Learn what your dog loves. Love what your dog learns.
​Creating training experiences that are enjoyable for dogs, and foster trust.
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Using the dog's natural desires to address challenges and support behaviour.
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Showing guardians a compassionate approach that turns training into a conversation between friends. ​
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About Kindred Creatures
Hi. I’m Cate Taylor, founder and trainer at Kindred Creatures. I am a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), a Family Dog Dial Guide, and a Family Dog Mediator (FDM) in the making (working towards qualifications under the L.E.G.S. model).
I have been helping families and dogs for ten years. ​​I use evidence-based, positive reinforcement & behaviour modification methods that prioritize the dog's emotional and physical comfort during training. Informed by the sciences of applied behavioural analysis and applied ethology, I use dogs' natural tendencies and pleasures to support their well-being, encourage desirable behaviours, and discourage unwanted behaviours.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Services
Kindred Creatures Behaviour Services provide learning and enrichment opportunities for puppies and dogs of all ages. Whether you want help to get your young puppy off to a good start, to get to the root of a barking problem, to have your dog assessed for separation distress, or train for fun and enrichment, Kindred Creatures will customize a program for you.
If you have just one burning question about your dog's behaviour and are looking for some input regarding a direction or steps to take, our 25 for $40 live chat service may be just the ticket. If you want more regular support to work on one challenge at a time, the Video Feedback Service offers step by step instruction, one video submission at at time.
Below are some reasons people seek professional behaviour services from Kindred Creatures:
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life-style training (communication, manners, adapting to change--new home, new baby, aging guardian)
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dogs struggling to cope in the city, on walks, with other dogs, with noise, over-excitement
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lunging and barking at strangers, other dogs, bicycles or other wheeled moving things
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dogs with separation anxiety, fear, noise or other phobias
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dogs needing help to cope with nail clips, grooming, and vet visits
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puppies (6 - 14 weeks of age) in need of developmental socialization* before the critical period ends ​​​​​​​
More about Services and Pricing
​​​Kindred Creatures is focused on fostering predictability, optimism, and peace in your relationship with your dog. If you currently train using aversive equipment—can of coins, spray bottle, choke, prong or shock-collar - I am happy to work with you to acquire new skills so that those tools can be retired.
