What could possibly go wrong when 17 dogs and their owners go on a sunset cruise of Okanagan Lake 害羞草研究所� it turns out nothing.

The well-behaved boat ride was captained by one of the most esteemed dog trainers in the U.S., Brian Kilcommons.

Travelling from his home in Connecticut, Kilcommons came to Kelowna to work on different training approaches with Wayne Dorman of Dogzies canine school of Excellence.

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He says like Americans, Canadian dog owners are often seeking help for their aggressive pets.

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After spending some time working with Dorman of Dogzies, Kilcommons decided to take the dogs and their owners on a unique experience.

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With no messes and no fights, the sunset cruise on Okanagan Lake went off without a hitch.

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Of all the dogs on the boat not one of the animals expressed the same behaviours, said Kilcommons.

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The boat ride was to be an inclusive way to connect an owner with their dog, as well as provide a happy moment for everyone.

Kilcommons has appeared on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, HGTV andThe Oprah Winfrey Show.

jen.zielinski@bpdigital.ca
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