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Our Mission
At Kindred Moments Canine Training, we are committed to providing safe, effective and ethical dog training techniques that are tailored to each individual dog and their needs.
We work as a team with you and your dog to help build desirable behaviours from foundation to advanced life skills and to reduce any undesirable behaviours. We achieve results by using scientifically proven positive reinforcement methods, designed to help you more effectively teach your dog without the use of psychological or physical intimidation.
Combined with your commitment to consistent training, our methods build enthusiasm and set
you and your dog up for success long after our programs have ended!
Christina Taccogna
Meet Our Trainer
CPDT-KA, ABCDT, CTDI
Christina has been following her passion for teaching dogs and their guardians for the past several years. She utilizes her teaching skills to establish clear communication between dogs and humans and formulates creative solutions to unwanted behavior. Chris is committed to compassionate, evidence-based training methods which adhere to LIMA and the Humane Hierarchy principles as set forth by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
After earning her BFA at OCAD U in 2013, Chris began working as a Sales Associate at Global Pet Foods where she became passionate about animal nutrition. Being surrounded by animals rekindled a long-standing desire to become a dog trainer and inspired her to attend Animal Behaviour College and earn her ABCDT certification in 2016. She then started her own dog training business and was awarded the title of “Top Three Trainers” in Brampton in 2018. She has since earned her CPDT-KA from the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers as well as her CTDI through Kyra Sundance’s Do More With Your Dog in 2020. Christina is a firm believer of continuing education and for that reason she began mentoring under renowned trainer Emily Larlham. Recently, Christina was invited as a guest speaker at York University to present on the “Exploration into the Human-Dog Bond and Its Influence on Mental Health”.
Christina shares her life with one of her greatest teachers, her Boston Terrier Zombie. Zombie is one of eight Boston Terriers in all of Canada to have earned his Expert Trick Dog Title (ETD) and received a first place ribbon in CARO Rally-Obedience.
Most recently Christina welcomed a German Short Haired Puppy, Monster, into her family and is thrilled about her progress in training thus far! She is excited to honour her breed and aims to get her titled in scent detection, hunting sports, agility as well as trick training.