Canine Coaching
Empowering You and Your Dog Through Thoughtful, Bond-Centered Training
Structured Programs
Our training programs are designed to nurture well-mannered, confident dogs while strengthening the bond between you and your pet. Whether you’re starting with a curious puppy or guiding your dog through more advanced skills, we have a program that fits your journey.
Puppy Preschool
Designed for puppies 12 weeks to 6 months.
Give your puppy the best start in life with our fun, foundational program. Puppy Preschool focuses on early socialization, confidence-building, and introducing basic cues like sit, come, and leave it. We also help address common challenges such as house training, biting, and crate comfort. This is a crucial window for positive learning, and we make it enjoyable for both you and your pup.
Beginner Obedience
For dogs 6 months and older
Our Beginner Obedience class teaches essential skills for everyday life. Perfect for dogs with little to no formal training, this program covers leash manners, polite greetings, stay, recall, and more. Using positive reinforcement, we help your dog learn to focus and respond in real-world situations, laying the groundwork for long-term success.
Intermediate Obedience
For graduates of Beginner Obedience or equivalent
Ready to take your dog’s training to the next level? Intermediate Obedience builds on foundational skills with added distractions, distance, and duration. Your dog will gain greater self-control and reliability in a variety of environments. This course is ideal for families looking to fine-tune their dog’s behaviour and reinforce a respectful, lasting bond.
Our Professional Trainers
All of our Dog Trainers are certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and have achieved their Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) certification.
Positive Reinforcement-Based Dog Training, Guided by LIMA Principles
Our dog training philosophy is rooted in positive reinforcement and guided by the LIMA framework—Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive. This means we prioritize humane, science-backed methods that encourage desired behaviours through rewards, while thoughtfully applying the least intrusive strategies necessary to ensure effective learning.
We utilize natural leash pressure in a way that aligns with how dogs naturally communicate and learn, always striving to work with the dog rather than against it. Our balanced yet reinforcement-focused approach fosters clear communication, builds trust, and supports lasting behavioural change in a respectful, low-stress environment.
Whether you’re working on foundational obedience or addressing more complex behavioural challenges, our goal is to empower both dog and handler with the skills to succeed—ethically, effectively, and compassionately.
Enrichment School
A La Carte Training Services
Enrichment School is a flexible Daycare and Lodging program designed for dogs who thrive with deeper, personalized social and cognitive engagement. There are no long-term commitments—your dog can attend as often as you like, pending Trainer availability.
Personalized Path to a Well-Rounded Dog
Enrichment is a lifelong journey, not a destination. Our program offers daily, tailored activities that focus on both mental and physical stimulation, thoughtfully curated to suit your dog’s unique needs and preferences.
Each day, with guidance from your dog’s Trainer, you’ll select four enrichment activities—one from each core category or more from areas that need special attention. As your dog progresses, our team will make customized recommendations to support ongoing growth. Enrichment School can be used as an enhancement to daycare or to address behavioural challenges.
