Dog-Harmony, Inc

Dog-Harmony is a non-profit 501(c)3 charity dedicated to reducing the shelter dog population through ongoing humane education. Founded by professional dog trainer Nancy Bown, CPDT-KA, our non-profit works to build positive relationships between canines and humans – preventing dogs from becoming homeless in the first place.

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Learn more about Dog-Harmony's mission to reduce shelter dog populations through humane education, community outreach and training.

Training

As part of our mission to reduce shelter populations through community education, Dog-Harmony offers training for dogs of all levels and ages.

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Donations to Dog-Harmony directly support our mission to reduce shelter dog populations. Read more to see how you can support us today.

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Dog-Harmony Lifestyle is a premium content platform designed to connect new and seasoned owners with valuable resources and education.

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Get a quick burst of doggie knowledge from our founder, Nancy Bown (CPDT-KA) with the Dog-Harmony PUPcast. It's like zoomies for your ears.

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A Love to Pull: The Canadian Inuit DogsI had the opportunity of a lifetime to experience dogsledding with family-owned and operated Wintergreen Dogsled LodgeRead This Article                        

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Book Review: The Year of the PuppyIn her new book, The Year Of The Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves, Alexandra Horowitz provides a new outlook on the way we consider those soft, rolly-polly, squishy-faced,… Read This Article                        

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Can the Way a Dog Looks Determine its Behavior?People often hear the term “pit bull” or see a pit bull-type dog and immediately have an opinion of the dog’s character. When used, the phrase “pit bull” can produce mixed reactions. Pit bulls are not a breed recognized by the Read This Article                        

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