Kind Animal Services

06/24/2026

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06/09/2026

The truth is your dog doesn’t need fancy puzzles or more time walking on a 6’ leash. Real enrichment is deeper than the pet industry would have you believe. KAS is offering in home enrichment, fitness, and fun sessions. Perfect for dog not so social dogs, hard to walk dogs, young puppies, or geriatric dogs.

Dogs of all ages deserve to have fun and stay active.

05/20/2026

We are on Substack!

https://open.substack.com/pub/kindanimal/p/welcome-to-kind-animal-services-on?r=5w3ac4&utm_medium=ios

You can subscribe and join the chat for free and get your burning questions answered.

04/09/2026

I have been living what I preach this spring.

If I seem like I’m not on FB I’m not I’m in the barn/pasture in the presence of my new filly and Pony.

I will continue to check FB when I can but I have no intention of being a media influence. I have more important places I invest my energy, in my clients, in animals I get to work with, continuing to study anima behavior, and in my own family/animals.

I am doing, every day, the process I teach other people. How to build trust and have a healthy relationship with animals.

03/17/2026

New article added about training leash manners just dropped on the website. Check it out: https://www.kindanimalservices.com/behavior-programs/manners-training-program .byx92fz6nbnh

03/16/2026

Do you want to know what tools we recommend? Check out our equipment resources online and see what's in the tool box! I will be adding and updating as things change. https://www.kindanimalservices.com/resources/Recomended-equipment

03/10/2026

Baby animals learn at such a rapid pace.

They also are susceptible to stress impact.

Because their brains are absorbing everything they also will absorb the stress leaving ’deep ravines‘ in the mind. The impact of stressful experiences at a young age will follow them into adulthood.

Stress isn’t just in scary experiences it’s also occurring in heightened emotions, over excitement. As well as over physical exertion.

I caution puppy (and foal) guardians to do everything they can to keep their young baby minds calm, relaxed, safe, and secure. We humans are responsible for this very important role of guardian because as humans we have stripped away the baby from their parent during the weaning process of domestication.

Many behavior problems start in an animal’s youth and are caused by our neglect of this fundamental need for security during the most vulnerable part of an animals life.

Secure animals grow up to be more resilient, level headed, capable of solving problem, and resolving conflict appropriately with sound communication skills.

03/02/2026

My heart is so full of joy watching the beginning of this new relationship between dog and human.

Krash has found her person and her place in the world. She is a coastal dog now living with this bold young fisherman and skiier. From the sea to mountains Krash will never be without new places to explore.

We are all cheering for Krash and Dylan as they embark on many travel adventures and avalanche training?...

Yes, Dylan hopes to continue Krash's training in nose work and tracking to pursue her interest in avalanche rescue. I think they are about to shake things up and accomplish what most might think imposible.

These girls are a determined team.

Congratulations to you both for finding each other and Dylan for take a little risk and chasing her dreams.

Don't forget you can always call on KAS for guidance. I'm here to support all your training efforts.

02/24/2026

It's been happening a little bit at a time. What you ask? Our new and very simple website! Under the resources tab I have added an equipment page recommending dog equipment. There you will find (affiliate) links to mostly amazon. This page will be updated as preferences and recommendations change. Check it out!

This page is under construction. Please be patient with us as we continue to update our new website. KAS thanks you for your coninued support.

02/16/2026

KAS is working on a new website that will be launched very soon. It's a little against the grain for websites, but I feel it's important to stay true to our roots and remain authentic.

Authenticity is in high demand and is more needed than ever.

Animals are not computers. (I have said this many times before.) Learning is messy and not linear. You cannot program your dog to your standards just because you want to. Every animal has a unique personality, genetics, and learning history, making them an individual, and educating them is an individual process. This means we should be cautious about blanket advice from AI and from trainers or behavior experts who don't take the time to get to know your individual animal.

The new KAS website will reflect this individual approach by offering our own content based on my continued education in the behavior industry and my 15 years as a practitioner.

Our new website will be packed full of free resources and information. I am planning to launch the website before it's actually finished and before I lose motivation for the project. If I know eyeballs are viewing it than it will motivate me to continue to add and update its contents.

Some new additions to the site are the resources tab. Recently, I have become an Amazon affiliate and an affiliate for some other products and services. By using my affiliate links, you help out KAS foster-train dogs and support our free content. We are also hosting a list of YouTube channels and other pages that are worth promoting but get lost in the hype.

Once the website is fully operational, I will dive into the blog and YouTube channel to provide even more free content.

All this to say, if you notice anything odd about the website over the next few weeks, know that this is why, and I'm working on it.