Walks with Jess - Dog Walking & Training

10/26/2025

Another review that brings a smile to my face 🥹

After spending almost ten years in Kingston, I’ve worked with a lot of livestock guardian dogs. Their defensive temperament can be a bit overwhelming, and their territoriality is legendary. That’s what makes them great at their job! Understanding the breeds genetic instincts is key to being successful with training them. These guys are really beautiful dogs and love their family but require proper training to be safe around strangers. Really proud of Toby’s owners for having an open mind and putting in the work. Super proud of Toby too for making such a big turn around!! 🥰🥰🥰

Want to discover why I have five star reviews and so many happy clients? DM to get started!

10/19/2025

❄️ WINTER IS COMING SALE ❄️

⚠️ Did you hear the news? 🚨

❄️ ⛄️ WINTER IS COMING SALE ON NOW ❄️ ⛄️

For the rest of October, all new four week AND six week training programs are on sale for 20% off!! 🤯
Now is the time to work on your dogs obedience, reactivity, socialization and more!

How to get in on this exclusive deal?? Schedule your free phone evaluation. To apply your discount, simply pay in full upon booking your first class!

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to receive customized in-home training at a discounted rate and get your dog trained before we are buried in snow 🥶

This sale is for a short time only and ends November 1, not applicable with any other sale or offer. Payment must be made upon booking for discount to be applied.

10/19/2025

⚠️ Did you hear the news? 🚨

❄️ ⛄️ WINTER IS COMING SALE ON NOW ❄️ ⛄️

For the rest of October, all new four week AND six week training programs are on sale for 20% off!! 🤯
Now is the time to work on your dogs obedience, reactivity, socialization and more!

How to get in on this exclusive deal?? Schedule your free phone evaluation. To apply your discount, simply pay in full upon booking your first class!

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to receive customized in-home training at a discounted rate and get your dog trained before we are buried in snow 🥶

This sale is for a short time only and ends November 1, not applicable with any other sale or offer. Payment must be made upon booking for discount to be applied.

10/14/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving 🍂

Hope everyone had some time to enjoy this beautiful weather with their dogs! 🐶

09/20/2025

Want to know a tip for creating a more reliable “Stay” command? 🤔

Stop pairing it with recall!

Are you someone who asks your dog to stay, then backs away (usually while nagging “stayyyy”), and end the exercise by calling your dog to “Come!” from a distance?

Does your dog also have issues with holding “Stay” at a distance or with a longer time duration?

It’s because by performing the exercise this way, you are teaching your dog to anticipate coming out of position when you move away from them. The more you practice this way, the more unreliable your “Stay” command becomes because the dog always has to go to the reward and there is no motivation to stay in place.

How to fix this? Teach your dog that the reward only comes from staying in position and that they don’t need to leave position to get it. This is when the dog can actually understands what “Stay” means

Need some help reteaching this, or any other behaviours? Reach out to schedule your free evaluation

08/21/2025

Dog training has a wide scope of services and trainers of different skill levels. It’s difficult to know what you’re investing your hard earned money into.

Here’s what to expect when you sign up for one of my programs:

🔸Custom designed programs, suggestions and exercises tailored specifically to your dog and your goals

🔸A creative trainer with seventeen years experience and a very large training toolbox, well versed in a variety of methods and concepts with an extensive educational background

🔸 A non-judgemental atmosphere, where your concerns and questions are heard and you are directly involved in the process of training your dog

🔸 Clear instructions and complex exercises broken down into easy to follow steps, methods that are explained and demonstrated for you

🔸 An environment that respects both the dog and the handler, ensuring both enjoy the experience

🔸 A variety of programs to explore, from puppy classes, behavioural modification and sport coaching

🔸A registered and insured business with a proven track record and great reviews

🔸Free phone evaluations and support outside of class

🔸 Inhome or on the road service, ensuring you train what you want, where you want!

🔸Training for all ages, breeds and skill levels

Message today for your free evaluation and come see what the community has been talking about. I can’t wait to meet you and your dog!

08/21/2025

Sale ends in a few weeks! Take advantage of this great opportunity to meet your trainer before you commit to a program. Don’t miss this!

🏙️ 💥 Try-Before-You-Buy SALE - On now!💥 🏞️

To celebrate being part of a new community of dog owners and introduce myself 🙋‍♀️, I’m offering a sale for first time customers in North Bay and Muskoka 🏙️ 🏞️

For a limited time, receive a two hour private lesson (in-home) for half the price, $95 plus HST.

If you want to continue training after the initial class, sign up on the spot and receive 10% off a four week program, or 15% off a six week program! 😱

This is a huge savings and a great opportunity to get to know your trainer and ensure we’re a good fit before you commit to a program.

I’ve already met quite a few new clients in the area and I’m having a blast so far 🥳

Can’t wait to meet your pups this summer! DM to get started on your training journey 🦮🐾

Offer available for the rest of the summer. Phone Evaluation required (free of charge)

08/20/2025

After doing a post introducing myself, I figured it was time to introduce the other half of my company!

Sega is a 2.5 year old Belgian Malinois and is employee of the month, every month. As a trainers assistant, she fulfills many roles within the company and sometimes, can teach things that I can’t.
So far, her jobs are:

🔹 Swim Instuctor
🔹 Advertising Model
🔹 Reactivity Counsellor
🔹 Emotional Support for Fearful dogs
🔹 Professional Athlete
🔹 New Product Tester
🔹 Head of Security
🔹 Customer Greeter and Cookie Taster
🔹 Best Friend and Snuggle Service
🔹 Copilot and Adventure Coordinator

You will get an opportunity to meet Sega if you have a dog who struggles with distractions, is fearful/reactive towards other dogs, or have a shy pup that needs to make a friend. She is confident, happy go lucky and radiates friendship vibes. Polite and stoic around reactive dogs, she has been essential in helping many dogs overcome their big feelings. She is patient and friendly, able to be calm or crazy depending on the clients needs.

While she loves coming to work with me every day, she also leads a very exciting life outside of the job. This breed thrives with a VERY active lifestyle so she spends her free time hiking, camping, swimming and competing in multiple dog sports. She loves fetch. Our lifestyle means that she spends a lot of time going to stores, exploring new cities and visiting friends/family. This level of extensive socialization is essential in maintaining her easy going demeanour and ensuring that she cherishes time to relax on the couch. She gives amazing snuggles 🥰

If this sounds like a lot of work, then you don’t know a Malinois! She’s a hard worker and a fantastic teammate. Sega and I are looking forward to CKC obedience competitions next year as well as a few camping trips we have planned. She’s super friendly and loves meeting clients, especially kids, so feel free to ask to say hi!