How we train
We teach using positive reinforcement, which means we reward your dog’s desirable behaviours and give them better behaviour options when they choose behaviours you don’t like.
Behavioural scientists have repeatedly and consistently shown that positive training is the most effective, longest lasting, safest, and most humane approach to dog training.
We happen to think it’s also the most fun!
Our Specialties
Reactivity / Aggression
Walking your dog early in the morning or late at night to avoid running into others?
Does your dog’s lunging leave you at the end of your rope?
Afraid your dog might bite you or someone else?
Our Seeking Serenity Program will help your dog find their inner calm again.
Unwanted Behaviours
Worried you might lose an arm to all the pulling on your dog walks?
Lost too many meals to counter-surfing?
Can’t hear yourself think over your dog’s barking?
Do you avoid having guests because your dog’s too much to handle?
Our Wild Child Program is the answer you’ve been looking for.
dogs with disabilities
(Seniors, shy / fearful, mobility challenged, blind, deaf)
Do your dog’s disabilities make communication difficult?
Has your dog’s world gotten smaller since losing their vision?
Does your fearful dog need a confidence boost?
Are you feeling uncertain and concerned about your pup’s future?
We designed our Creating Confidence Program for dogs like yours.
Ready to start your training journey?
Book your free 30-minute consultation call now
I want to learn more about your training program!
Book your initial intake and assessment session
I’m ready to begin my training journey!
Our Approach
Health
Nutrition
Hygiene
Medical history
Pain
Mental and physical needs
Behaviour is complex, and knowing the ins and outs of everything dog is our passion! This means our training is comprehensive and covers a lot of ground!
We don’t just look at what your dog is doing — we dig to find out why!
Wellness
Engagement
Play
Enrichment
Home needs
Safety
Management
Socialization
Calming
Exercise
environment
Known cues and communication
Teaching new skills
Incorporating verbal, gestural, and touch cues as appropriate and needed
Clarity and understanding of cues
Skillset
Patterns
Sensory
Needs, functions, and expressions
Healthy outlets and safe spaces
Ageney
Independence
instinctive behaviour
Time / schedule
Energy
Age
Willingness
Routines
abilities of all involved
from our clients
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Enthusiastic & Nonjudgemental
"Justus is kind, enthusiastic, and non judgmental, and gives so much information to refer to after each session... She gave us confidence in ourselves and the tools to give our guy a safe, happy home.
--Rachel K.
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knowledgable and dedicated
"I've never met anyone so knowledgable and dedicated to dogs, with such obvious and abundant kindness to animals."
--Anna B.
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amazing results
"I have worked with other trainers previously, and working with justus gets amazing results."
--Dave Reinhardt
