Where understanding meets results —
dog training grounded in kindness, guided by science.
Kindred Canine offers private, science-based dog training focused on kind, reward-based training to make learning a fun, positive experience for your dog. Using positive reinforcement—never punishment or fear—I work with your dog’s natural instincts and personality to build training goals that feel realistic, motivating, and right for your family.
Whether you're starting fresh with a puppy, need support with everyday manners, or are working through more complex behavioral challenges, my goal is to support lasting progress and help strengthen the bond you already share with your dog.
Kindred Canine uses training grounded in kindness and guided by science to create the lasting behavior changes you’re looking for.
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Kind words from Kindred Canine clients
We had such a great experience working with Emily at Kindred Canine!
From the very first session, she made both me and my pup, Coffee, feel completely at ease. Her training style is gentle, intuitive, and incredibly effective.
She took the time to understand Coffee’s unique personality and tailored her approach in a way that felt both personal and professional. We saw such a positive shift in Coffee’s behavior and, just as importantly, in my confidence as a dog owner.
If you’re looking for a dog trainer who leads with heart, patience, and real skill, Kindred Canine is it!
— Alyssa
We learned so much and our pups have made great progress under Emily's training! We have two fundamentally different dogs, but Emily was great at adapting to meet each of their needs! Beyond her enthusiasm and knowledge being incredibly evident, she came to each session organized and prepared with a plan for the day. She made me feel comfortable to reach out with questions and was so kind as my husband and I continued to learn.
— Bre
Our dog knew all the basics but we were having a lot of trouble with pulling on the leash, lunging at squirrels, and chasing our cat. After sessions with Emily where we had a plan put into place, we saw drastic improvement after implementing at home. Our cat has his space back and we are all happier for it! Emily didn't overly complicate the process and wants your dog to actually enjoy the ride. Couldn't recommend more!
— James
Positive training in a nutshell:
Teach what you want.
Reinforce what you like.
Redirect what you don’t.
Kindred Canine is run by Emily Kaminski.
Emily is a VSA-Certified Dog Trainer (VSA-CDT) located in Wilmington, NC.