Awareness Training

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Awareness Training

In 2005, Michelle began a journey of discovery and became accredited as a professional trainer. She now provides instruction and guidance to owners who seek a better perspective of dog awareness and how to interact with them to acheive success in all areas of training. She also helps dogs understand the human pack leader position and their place within the household.

She has successfully worked with a variety of breeds and their owners, overcoming issues such as puppy challenges and inappropriate behaviours in older dogs by redirecting a dog's energy in a positive manner.

Owners often try too hard to humanize their dogs and loose sight of the fact that a dog will always be a dog. While dogs can adapt to the human world, they have come from a very different place. Understanding and respecting these differences is the first step to successful dog training.

Michelle's unique approach includes a system that she has developed through years of research and personal experience. She has a gift for connecting with dogs. They respond to her almost immediately. Michelle will teach you what you need to know to do the same for your canine family member, and will also make sure you have a chance to apply what you are learning throughout the process.

Michelle is active in numerous dog rescue efforts. In her free time she enjoys spending time with Baron, Cybil, Savanna and her partner Sonny.

Michelle is insured and bonded and is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers and of All Canadian Pet Services Network.

Who needs training? Not just your dog, but everyone in the family who interacts with the dog. Owner, Mom, Dad, children, and caregivers. Let us help you achieve success with our in-home training programs.

Training is available for clients living in Meadowvale and Milton.

Puppy Training starts the day you bring home your dog. We recommend having one session prior to bringing home your puppy so we can prepare you for the big event.

Puppy training consists of: Start training early for the best results!

Effective communication skills
Household rules and boundaries
Potty and crate training
Dealing with adverse behaviours such as nipping and mouthing, unwanted barking, digging and jumping up
Socialization do's and dont's
Introduction to compatible play mates
Introduction to dog park outings based on need and breed
Nutrition for optimum growth and development
All basic obedience commands - sit, down, stay, leave it, take it, drop it, recall, and walking
without pulling (also known as walk to heel)
Safe play program for everyone
General care for your puppy including proper care for teeth, ears, eyes, brushing and grooming
Prevention and safety tips

Puppy training is $50.00 per session or 3 sessions for $135.00.

Savanna

Juvenile Training is for dogs between the ages of 5 months to adult who have had previous puppy training or know their basic commands - sit, down, stay and come on recall.

Learn how to train your dog using duration, distance and distractions. This will ensure reliability and accountability for each command so they learn to respond to all commands regardless of the situation.

Juvenile training is $65.00 per session or 3 sessions for $155.00.

Correction training for all dogs who are newly adopted or come from unforseen circumstances.
We teach you leadership and handling skills, whether the dog has a lack of social skills, guarding issues or other behaviour challenges. Let us help guide you to success so your dog can have a forever home.

Correction training is based on an evaluation of the behavioural issues to be addressed.

Correction training rates start at $80.00 per session.

Rates may vary depending on location and level of training required.