Montreal Dog Trainer stories

Saying goodbye is never easy

From our first days to the last I somehow thought we had more time We managed to create a tapestry of days running one into the next Patterns, habits and expectations that created a sense of forever Life with our dogs is so short and eventually we run out of time And no matter how long we’ve had It is never enough Never enough time to sit on the couch and cuddle To play in the snow To laugh as you rubbed your back under a tree, under my desk until I yelled (while I was simultaneously laughing), rubbing yourself […]

Board and train test six years after the dog was trained

Does the Board and Train work? The dog in this video is an excellent example of several things: First of all, she’s just a wonderful dog everything you could hope for when bringing a young puppy home and imagining your future with your grown-up dog. Second of all her owners contacted me when she was young and we’re serious about having a well trained dog. She was well trained at the time we finished our program. All of that is well and good however what you’re seeing in this video is six years after I did my work, so what […]

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Training a dog reactive dog

Passion Fruit’s owner contacted me with a request to help with their dog primarily due to dog reactivity. It was clear from speaking to her that she had major issues with walking him. He would lunge and bark at dogs – and some people too. He was difficult to walk due to his size, strength and intensity. When he would focus on something they would not be able to control him during an outburst. Reactive dogs make life challenging for their owners Many owners of reactive dogs find themselves planning their routes carefully in order to avoid triggers. They plan […]

Montreal West Island Dog training

A collection of video clips highlting dogs in training from Montreal’s West Island Montreal’s west island is a very dog rich part of the city. There are plenty of parks as well as dog parks to enjoy withy our canine companions. I have trained all over the west island for just about three decades. In that time I have enjoyed helping countless dog owners in their goals with their K9’s. From puppy training to obedience, advanced obedience and helping resolve behavioural issues.

Rewards and treats for puppies and humans

Montreal Dog Trainer in the Media

These media clippings go way back. Front page of the Westmount Examiner in 1996 I was a young man, starting out having only been training dogs for a few years and eager to make a name for myself. When I think of the schedule I used to keep back then – training 7 days a week sun up to sun down…. A clipping from the Montreal Gazette when invited by a now defunct pet supply store in NDG to host a “ask the trainer” night. Over the years I have had the pleasure of appearing on TV being a […]

Boarding training in kennel training, Montreal

Teaching your dog good manners

Reliable Dog Training If you want to train your dog to listen reliably – especially under distraction and high levels of stimulation you need to develop a belief system as part of your training program. What this means is that the dog believes in or trusts the outcome of the process to be favorable for him if he follow your rules of conduct. This dog training video dives into developing a belief system as it pertains to helping Tabasco – a 4 year old rescue dog not jump up for petting or play. This system can and should be applied […]

Unique Dog Names

Over the years, I’ve trained some dogs who have had really unique names that stand out. Here’s a small gathering of some of my favourite unique dog names. Malamute Passion Fruit – nicknamed “Dan” Passion fruit is a large malamute mix whose owners contacted me because he had aggression issues towards dogs and some humans. He was wonderful to train with as was his owner Anne. Here are a couple of videos, both showing him in training with me, and then working with his owner for the first time. I know they explained it to me, but I still can’t […]