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Serving Orangeville and Surrounding Area

Helping you succeed with your best friend.

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 e-collars...  I promise, there is no need to dominate, punish or inflict pain on your dog to earn their love, respect and obedience. 
 

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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.

 Services

Training & Consultations

Private sessions are one-on-one and include:
  • Life Skills and Socialization
  • Potty Training
  • Basic Manners
  • Crate Training
  • Handling (Nails, Ears, Grooming)
  • Bite Inhibition
  • Aggression Prevention and more...
Puppy Play
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Private consultations and training are one-on-one with you and family members for issues such as:
  • Resource Guarding
  • Reactivity to other dogs or people 
  • Fearfulness
  • Over-Excitement
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Leash Manners and more....
Private sessions are one-on-one and include:
  • Loose leash walking
  • Off-leash recall
  • Settle on a mat in the home
  • Impulse control
  • Fun brain games and enrichment
  • Working with distance, duration and distractions and more...
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The Training Centre

The training centre is conveniently located in Orangeville and features:
  • Agility equipment like tunnels, jumps, catwalk, ramps and more
  • Fitness equipment and stations for focused training
  • A swimming pool
  • Fun brain games and enrichment tools
  • Outdoor run
  • Seating area for families during puppy social meetings
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Accreditations & Certifications

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Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed - Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Dog Trainer Foundations - Karen Pryor Academy
Equestrian Canada Licensed Competition Coach

Equine Management & Coaching - Humber College 
Applied Behavior Analysis - Dr. Susan Friedman Living and Learning with Animals
Shelter Behavior Mentorship - Trish McMillan CPDT, CDBC, ACCBC

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Contact Info

Melanie Chin
Phone or Text

519.216.3137

Email
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Serving Orangeville and Surrounding Area

Flexible Hours

Daytime, Evenings and Weekends available

by appointment

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