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Unleash Your
Dog's Potential

Serving the Orangeville, Ontario Area

Dog training isn't just about obedience,
it's about building TRUST.
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Do you want a wonderful relationship with your dog?  My proven techniques can help.


Problem behaviors like barking and lunging at people and other dogs, not coming when called, jumping up or destroying the house when you're gone are all challenges I've dealt with and can help resolve. I focus on helping you build the strong bond and relationship with your dog that everyone wants.  With reward based training I can help you achieve your goals with your dog or puppy while also finding ways to meet their needs and make your life easier. I will give you the tools, education and support you need to succeed with your best friend.

Dog Training

Build trust and elevate your dog's life skills with private one-on-one sessions that include:

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  • Loose leash walking

  • Off-leash recall

  • Settle on a mat in the home

  • Impulse control

  • Waiting in front of open doors

  • Ignoring food on the ground, squirrels on walks and more...

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Service-Dog Training

Take your dog’s training from foundation to public access-level with private one-on-one sessions that include:

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  • Suitability-Assessments for owner-trained dogs

  • Building basic training skills & working on confidence in various environments

  • Preparing for the CGN Test

  • Preparing for Public Access Testing

  • Training tasks for your specific needs - including anxiety alerts, nightmare interruption, help with anger outbursts, detecting elevated cortisol, deep pressure therapy and more.

  • Helping Veterans & First Responders connect with the Canadian Veterans Service Dog Unit

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Behavior Consultation

Private consultations and training are one-on-one with you and family members for issues such as:

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  • Resource guarding

  • Aggression

  • Reactivity to other dogs or people 

  • Fearfulness

  • Over-excitement

  • Leash manners and more....

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Puppy Training

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Get your puppy off to a great start with private one-on-one sessions that include:

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  • Life skills and socialization

  • Potty training

  • Basic manners

  • Crate training

  • Handling (nails, ears, grooming)

  • Bite inhibition

  • Aggression-prevention and more...

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What my clients are saying:

"I have to say that his arch nemesis the white frenchie didn't even produce a peep out of him, he got it after one session with you"
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Natasha and Sam

"We were struggling with crate training and resource guarding, Melanie's guidance and training quickly put an end to the problem"  
Cindy and Brady

"Murphy has been wonderful since our session, he overall seems much happier and walks have been great"
- Kathleen and Murphy

"I'm so proud of my girl, she did AWESOME!
She has made huge gains"
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Lorraine and Juneau

"Melanie has provided so many experiences in our sessions and made sure that we are comfortable and confident when we are out on our own"
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Cheyenne and Anubis

"Melanie has been an amazing asset for my dog!  He's changed from a nervous, reactive dog to a calm, friendly and obedient one and a joy to live with"
- Christine and Bert

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Accreditations & Certifications

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Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed

Certified Behavior Consultant Canine - Knowledge Assessed

Dog Trainer - Canadian Veterans Service Dog Unit

CKC Canine Good Neighbor Evaluator

Dog Trainer Foundations - Karen Pryor Academy

Applied Behavior Analysis - Dr. Susan Freidman

Shelter Behavior Mentorship - Trish McMillan CPDT, CDBC, ACCBC

Aggression in Dogs Master Course - Mike Shikashio

Leash Reactivity Mentorship - Jessica Wheatcraft

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Ready to book a consultation?

Let's connect

Melanie Chin, CPDT


Email: melanie@canineservices.ca

Call or Text: 519-216-3137
Serving the Orangeville area
Flexible hours: daytime, evenings and weekends are available by appointment

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