Unleash Your
Dog's Potential
Serving the Orangeville, Ontario Area
Dog training isn't just about obedience,
it's about building trust.
Do you dream of having a dog that is calm, happy, focused on you and obedient? Perhaps you've heard that you have to be "dominant" or the "pack leader" but you have no idea what that looks like? And maybe you don't feel right about using punishment and aversive methods like choke chains, prong collars and shock collars... I promise, there is no need to dominate, punish or inflict pain on your dog to earn their love, respect and obedience.
A message to dog parents
Do you want a wonderful relationship with your dog or puppy? I 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 positive reinforcement 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.
Voted Best Dog Trainer
Thank you Orangeville!
Services
Training & Consultations
Private sessions are one-on-one and include:
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Life Skills and Socialization
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Potty Training
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Basic Manners
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Crate Training
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Handling (Nails, Ears, Grooming)
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Bite Inhibition
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Aggression Prevention and more...
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Private consultations and training are one-on-one with you and family members for issues such as:
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Resource Guarding
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Reactivity to other dogs or people
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Fearfulness
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Over-Excitement
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Leash Manners and more....
Private sessions are one-on-one and include:
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Loose leash walking
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Off-leash recall
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Settle on a mat in the home
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Impulse control
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Waiting in front of open doors
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Ignoring food on the ground, squirrels on walks and more...
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Private sessions are one-on-one and include:
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Suitability Assessments for Owner Trained Dogs
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Building Basic Training Skills
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Working on confidence in various environments
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Preparing for Public Access Testing
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Training Tasks for your specific needs
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Helping Veterans & First responders to connect with the Canadian Veterans Service Dog Unit
Accreditations & Certifications
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
Email melanie@canineservices.ca
Serving the Orangeville area
Flexible hours: daytime, evenings and weekends are available by appointment