Services

Private lessons take place in clients homes, neighborhood or nearby parks. The first lesson should always occur at your property unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Stayed tuned for future group classes!

These are a few of the common topics I help with:

  • Basic obedience
  • Puppyhood help
  • Loose leash skills
  • Recall
  • Problematic barking
  • Jumping
  • Housebreaking
  • Crate training
  • Grow confidence in nervous dogs
  • Build self control for exuberant dogs
  • Reactivity*
  • Resource guarding*
  • mild separation issues*
  • Adjustments for newly adopted
  • Nail trimming and lessons Nail Trimming

*If these behaviors appear to be severe or with a heightened element of aggression, you may be referred to a specialist or behaviorist.

 

Making adoption a smoother process

After volunteering with rescue and fostering for 7 years, I have developed a special interest in counseling owners with newly adopted dogs. Whether it be before, during, or after the adoption process, bringing an adult dog into your home can come with just as much preparation and work as a puppy. Thus, helping out with the transitioning of a new adult into a household is something that I especially love to help with. If you are considering adopting an older puppy, adult or senior and need help preparing then I’m happy to help!

As well, dogs recently adopted from a reputable rescue group or shelter will be considered for a discount of my services upon the first visit.

  • That face! Its Ernie!
  • Ernie made incredible strides in his crate training and learning to feel more comfortable being alone.
  • This little guy is practicing engagement out and about
  • Howie is a happy fellow.
  • Howie is doing a fantastic job with his leash walking skills!
  • Checked in and getting his reward
  • Making friends. Lulu and her human are a great team
  • This special girl is working on confidence building, leash skills and reactivity towards cars, dogs and bikes. Great job Lulu!
  • Foster dog Boris learns that a jolly ball is an good opportunity for mental stimulation and mouthiness

 

Sherry D. – Sara


Sophie is the best trainer I have ever used. She researches different methods to meet the needs of the dog. Her communication and training skills with the owner are excellent to keep the dog with consistent behaviour. I highly recommend Sophie

 

 

Elizabeth A. -Gracie

Sophie has been training my Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier for 2 years since she was 4 months old. I can’t say enough about the amazing job that Sophie has done. I have a well behaved and happy dog that listens and easily obeys commands. Since Sophie has been her only trainer, the success is 100% because of her efforts. I would highly recommend Sophie as a trainer. She will not disappoint.

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