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K9 Behavioural Problems

Recycled dogs

Problem behaviour without  training intervention is a leading cause for dogs ending up in shelters and rescues

Each year countless dogs are rehomed by their families due to problematic behaviour.  All too often dog owners seek out advice from online resources or perhaps from less than qualified trainers.  As a result, when they don’t see their dogs nor the situation improving, they begin to feel desperate and ultimately believe that the problem is permanent with no fix.

This is the cycle that often causes people to give up their dog. 

Another scenario is the dog owner learning to accept the situation and just believe that this will be their life for the next decade plus.  

I have spoken to countless people who have modified their lifestyle to accommodate their dog’s problematic behaviour to such extremes.  Doing this only results in the walls closing in on the dog and owner since you quickly run out of realistic options and over time the problem behaviour your dog exhibits becomes more firmly entrenched.  It is a vicious cycle.

Canine Behavioural Problem Training 

All dogs should be trained. Doesn’t matter if they are big or small. Training is the tool we use to live harmoniously with our dogs. It is the common language that allows us to relate to and understand our K9’s. Dogs who exhibit behavioural problems need specialized training in order to help keep balance in their minds and bring peace to their existence.   

Canine Behavioural Problem testimonials

Our extremely reactive, Doberman, Bailey, has been such a joy on walks, ever since she did the three week training and board program. — Joshua Gordon

Reactive Dogs

Our extremely reactive, Doberman, Bailey, has been such a joy on walks, ever since she did the three week training and board program.
— Joshua Gordon
Nick is awesome! My super stuborn American Bully, was a night mare to walk, and aggressive to to people and dogs, after being with Nick for a few weeks she listens to everything. Of she sees a dog she will actually come to me and sit instead of attacking the fence trying to get to it. She also doesn't even notice people anymore and heals perfectly Everytime.. — Matt Coolen

Dog Aggression

Nick is awesome! My super stuborn American Bully, was a night mare to walk, and aggressive to to people and dogs, after being with Nick for a few weeks she listens to everything. Of she sees a dog she will actually come to me and sit instead of attacking the fence trying to get to it. She also doesn’t even notice people anymore and heals perfectly Everytime..
— Matt Coolen
Loki is an adorable, sweet and affectionate little dog but her anxiety made for very unpleasant days. Loki spent three weeks with Nick. The change was unbelievable! He had her walking at his side and responding to each of his commands easily and all she wanted in return was affection. It’s been six months and we continue to work with her every day. She’s not perfect but neither are we. She’s still anxious and always will be but we now have the proper tools to help her through those tough moments and it has made life much less stressful for all of us. We are so thankful! —Nadine Bouchard

Dogs with anxiety

Loki is an adorable, sweet and affectionate little dog but her anxiety made for very unpleasant days. Loki spent three weeks with Nick. The change was unbelievable! He had her walking at his side and responding to each of his commands easily and all she wanted in return was affection. It’s been six months and we continue to work with her every day. She’s not perfect but neither are we. She’s still anxious and always will be but we now have the proper tools to help her through those tough moments and it has made life much less stressful for all of us. We are so thankful!
—Nadine Bouchard
Family K9 literally saved my German Shepherd’s life. He was a rescue with no background information who became increasingly protective and aggressive towards strangers, with everyone but me considered a stranger! After numerous incidents culminated in a particularly awful bite, I was referred to Family K9 by my veterinary clinic. Nick welcomed the opportunity to work with my dog and me and taught me how to predict and control his triggers. It allowed me to walk and enjoy him in busy city environments and made him a calmer and happier dog. I had been considering euthanasia and went on to share 10 more years with an incredibly loyal and devoted companion. — Tammy Quinn

Human Aggression

Family K9 literally saved my German Shepherd’s life. He was a rescue with no background information who became increasingly protective and aggressive towards strangers, with everyone but me considered a stranger! After numerous incidents culminated in a particularly awful bite, I was referred to Family K9 by my veterinary clinic. Nick welcomed the opportunity to work with my dog and me and taught me how to predict and control his triggers. It allowed me to walk and enjoy him in busy city environments and made him a calmer and happier dog. I had been considering euthanasia and went on to share 10 more years with an incredibly loyal and devoted companion.
— Tammy Quinn
Nick was great with my little bulldog Sadie. He worked on her manners, confidence and made her into a fun dog to play with. Prior to his training services, she was scared to leave the apartement and didn't listen at all. — Ross Castleton

Timid Dogs

Nick was great with my little bulldog Sadie. He worked on her manners, confidence and made her into a fun dog to play with. Prior to his training services, she was scared to leave the apartement and didn’t listen at all.
— Ross Castleton
We have two dogs who were fighting at home and since we began training with Nick the aggression between the two has disappeared. — Keegan James

Multi dog households

We have two dogs who were fighting at home and since we began training with Nick the aggression between the two has disappeared.
— Keegan James
We've also made great progress with his resource guarding, we can now approach him while he is eating with no reactions and with an "out" command he easily releases things from his mouth! —Taylor & Chris

Resource guarding

We’ve also made great progress with his resource guarding, we can now approach him while he is eating with no reactions and with an “out” command he easily releases things from his mouth!
—Taylor & Chris
I am still in disbelief to this day that I am able to leave Finn alone without having him bark up a storm. So so so grateful for all the help and guidance Nick has given me with our 1-1 training. With all his experience, Nick is able to adapt his training and personalize it to your dog and your dog’s personality to help you achieve success. —Taylor & Chris

Separation anxiety

I am still in disbelief to this day that I am able to leave Finn alone without having him bark up a storm. So so so grateful for all the help and guidance Nick has given me with our 1-1 training. With all his experience, Nick is able to adapt his training and personalize it to your dog and your dog’s personality to help you achieve success.
—Taylor & Chris
Amazing trainer. Has helped grow and train my pup into an outstanding dog thus far. I highly recommend! — David Tal

Accidents in the house

Amazing trainer. Has helped grow and train my pup into an outstanding dog thus far. I highly recommend!
— David Tal
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