Who are we?
ABOUT THE TRAINER
Certified Dog Trainer/Behaviour Therapist of Canine Correspondence Studies
I have been an animal lover from a small age and have had a special connection with dogs especially. This connection lead me to volunteering at the local human society while in highschool and for a dog daycare in my early 20’s. It was through both of these experiences that I became interested in dog training and behaviour therapy and enrolled in the Canine Correspondence Studies course to become a positive dog trainer, behaviour, fear and aggression therapist.
After witnessing the amount of dogs ending up in the shelter every year (mostly due to behaviour issues from a lack of proper training and socialization) it set me on a path to try and alleviate some of the problem.
I am passionate about educating dog owners on canine behaviour and communication as well as positive reinforcement training techniques to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to facilitate the best relationship possible between owner and canine.
Animal welfare is always at the forefront of all of my training. I firmly believe that fear, pain and punishment have no place in dog training and only use training techniques that teach through positive association and foster trusting relationships that build a confident, well mannered dog.
THE RESIDENT DOGS
Dahlia is a 7 year old shepherd/lab cross. She’s an incredibly smart, sweet, silly dog. Her quirks and sensitivities have made me a better trainer. She loves exploring hiking trails and is an incredible companion in all of life’s adventures.
Tikka is a 10 year old retriever/lab cross. She’s my strong and steady girl. She’s very smart, loving and friendly. She has a nose like no other and loves her time outdoors, especially in the winter. You always feel safe in her company.
Canines on Track trains with 100% Positive Reinforcement methods which is a reward based system that shapes and reinforces behaviours that you want while eliminating the behaviours you don’t want. We do not use any aversive methods and are completely fear/punishment free. Rewards should be tailored to your specific dog as dogs often vary in what motivates them. Positive Reinforcement training is scientifically proven to be a very effective way to shape and modify canine behaviour and leads to happy, well-adjusted companions.
Have any questions? We are always open to talk more about how our services can assist your canines needs.