Civil Canine

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📍Dog Trainer servicing the Ottawa area
⚖️Reward based balanced training
🐾Private Lessons, Board and Train Programs, and Overnight Boarding
🌿Book your free consultation today!

1. Always use a puppy as clickbait2. Do you know how difficult it is to take a picture of a puppy running in the snow 3....
04/08/2025

1. Always use a puppy as clickbait
2. Do you know how difficult it is to take a picture of a puppy running in the snow
3. Why is there snow?! It’s April!

Meet our two new board and trains from the same home! Snoop is a Coonhound pup and Mango is a 2 year old Yorkipoo. Both working on slightly different things (preexisting behaviours for Mango and creating new good habits for Snoop), both are aiming for the same end goal of reliable recall so they can run free in the country, loose leash walking for safe on leash adventures, and in home manners.
They’ll both be here for four weeks.

Did you know we have a two dog discount for our programs? If you sign two dogs up at the same time for training (or boarding) you get half off the second dog’s service!

Join us for a free, on-leash pack walk in collaboration with Civil Canine. This event is open to everyone—whether you’re...
04/02/2025

Join us for a free, on-leash pack walk in collaboration with Civil Canine. This event is open to everyone—whether you’re a current client, a past client, or simply looking to walk your dog in a supportive environment.

Event Details
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Bert Dowler Park, Findlay Creek
Meeting Spot: Parking lot

Why Join?

This walk is a relaxed but structured way to practice leash skills and build your dog’s focus. Trainers will be available to offer support, but this is not a formal training session. It’s a great chance to boost your confidence, strengthen your bond with your dog, and be part of a like-minded community.

Reactive dogs are welcome, but all participants must respect space. To keep the walk calm, there are no on-leash greetings.

Miss Maisel is here for a short board! Can anyone guess what breed she is?
03/29/2025

Miss Maisel is here for a short board! Can anyone guess what breed she is?

New Private Lesson client, Waylon!This almost 8 month old Puggle is the cutest guy with the most energy and drive. He’s ...
03/11/2025

New Private Lesson client, Waylon!

This almost 8 month old Puggle is the cutest guy with the most energy and drive. He’s so eager to learn and work for food.
We’ll be working on basic manners in the house, leash walking, recall, and nipping some starting reactivity from excitement before it gets too much. I’m so excited to share his progress!!

BIG congratulations to our latest graduate, Bino! There are some dogs who’s training journey really sticks with you thro...
03/10/2025

BIG congratulations to our latest graduate, Bino!
There are some dogs who’s training journey really sticks with you through the years and I think he may be one of them.
When he came to stay with us for his 6 Week Behaviour Modification, I could barely walk towards him without him displaying major stress signs or even occasionally reacting out of fear.
Taking a slow approach, I gained his trust, taught him how to put his mind to use and problem solve, and the rest was smooth sailing.
Counter conditioning using the clicker and e-collar was a game changer for him, turning the approach of people and dogs from a fearful thing into a fun way to work and engage with me and his owner. Bino was willing and eager to work, and our sessions were never unproductive.
I can’t wait to see everything Bino and Amitis accomplish together. By the end of the training program he was eager to work, and really starting to show his curious and positive side. I can’t wait to see where they are in a year 🖤

If you remember Frank the dachshund from last summer, meet Winston (Winnie) his brother from another mother 👯‍♂️ Rhodesi...
03/09/2025

If you remember Frank the dachshund from last summer, meet Winston (Winnie) his brother from another mother 👯‍♂️
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are such cool breeds to work with, and this guy is smart as a whip.

Only positivity on this lovely Saturday ❄️✨🤍
03/08/2025

Only positivity on this lovely Saturday ❄️✨🤍

Miss Molly 🤗Did you know we offer customizable packages tailored to your dogs individual needs? Molly got a short tailor...
03/05/2025

Miss Molly 🤗

Did you know we offer customizable packages tailored to your dogs individual needs? Molly got a short tailored package specifically designed to help with some overarousal around sliding doors.
Contact us today to figure out what program suits your dogs needs 💻

Is your dog enjoying the blizzard?
02/17/2025

Is your dog enjoying the blizzard?

It’s nice to have friends to bring you soup when you’re sick, especially when you have a dog that needs help learning ho...
02/12/2025

It’s nice to have friends to bring you soup when you’re sick, especially when you have a dog that needs help learning how to work through the stress of people coming into the home.
✅ pictures of me training Bino that arent screenshotted from a video
✅ door drills with Bino (he crushed it)
✅ ate some highlighter yellow noodle soup

The inn is full tonight 🪩Swipe to the end for a surprise
02/09/2025

The inn is full tonight 🪩
Swipe to the end for a surprise

Handsome Bino has just started his 6 week program with us! Bino struggles with fear based reactivity and often makes poo...
01/26/2025

Handsome Bino has just started his 6 week program with us!
Bino struggles with fear based reactivity and often makes poor choices whenever he’s faced with stress. Over the next six weeks we’re going to show him the right choices to make and how to feel more confident when he’s unsure about things. We’ll also work on some basics like off leash recall, solid place command, and a nice loose leash walk to compliment the rest of his training.
In quite a few of the videos and pictures you’ll likely see him with a muzzle on until he builds a bond with me. In the past when he’s been spooked he has nipped a few times and while safety is our utmost concern, it’s also important that he doesn’t learn that this is a successful way to get what he wants. With the muzzle on, if he does make the wrong choice it won’t be as successful as if he were to not have a muzzle on.
Muzzles can be awesome tools to be used as an additional safety precaution, like a seatbelt, and when a dog is properly conditioned to them like Bino is, it adds no additional stress to them.

You go to pick up a puppy from a litter and there’s a second one still waiting for a home. They look so cute together! “...
01/16/2025

You go to pick up a puppy from a litter and there’s a second one still waiting for a home. They look so cute together! “We can afford the extra vet bills and food costs, what’s the harm in bringing home two?” you ask.

Littermate syndrome, something that can happen when bringing home sibling dogs from the same litter. While it might seem like a great idea to get two puppies at once, raising littermates can lead to significant behavioral challenges.

Dogs from the same litter often form an extremely strong bond with each other, which can make them overly dependent and lead to issues with separation anxiety, poor socialization with other dogs, and even aggression toward each other as they grow
older.

Raising two puppies at the same time means double the work-each dog will need individual training, socialization, and time apart to develop into confident, well-adjusted adults. If they spend too much time together without this individualized attention, they may struggle to learn how to cope independently, which can lead to anxiety and behavioral issues.
This can be overwhelming for even the most dedicated dog owners.

For those of you with siblings, imagine if your brother or sister was your main reference point for learning how to treat others and behave in social situations. You’d have a rude awakening when you went out in public!

Similarly, dogs with littermate syndrome can present as socially awkward or inappropriate to other dogs when they expect that dog to play, act, or react like a sibling would.

If you’re thinking about getting two dogs, it’s often best to stagger the adoption, giving each dog the time and space to develop its own identity and independence.
Raising dogs with the proper training and socialization can set them up for long-term success, but it requires careful planning and commitment.

Always consult a professional trainer to help guide you through the process if you decide to raise siblings!

Important communication notice! It came to my attention this afternoon that not only was my website down but my email ha...
01/14/2025

Important communication notice!

It came to my attention this afternoon that not only was my website down but my email had disconnected from multiple of my contact forms (since what looked like at least December if not before that). My domain had also had a few issues with my email itself resulting in some emails not making it through and/or getting lost in cyberspace.

HUGE apologies if you reached out for boarding or training and haven’t received a response, the issue should be remedied now.
Looking forward to hearing from you now that all my communication is working 😅

Note to self, send a test email every month.

Snug as a bug (Diego) in a rug (heated blanket)
01/12/2025

Snug as a bug (Diego) in a rug (heated blanket)

Two years ago, Civil Canine was just a dream—and today, it’s a thriving reality. As the owner and trainer, I’m incredibl...
01/02/2025

Two years ago, Civil Canine was just a dream—and today, it’s a thriving reality.
As the owner and trainer, I’m incredibly grateful for every client who has trusted me to guide them on their training journey. Together, we’ve tackled challenges, celebrated breakthroughs, and strengthened relationships between dogs and their owners that will last a lifetime.

This milestone isn’t just about the business; it’s about the friendships we’ve formed, the dogs who’ve inspired me, and the countless adventures we’ve shared. Thank you to everyone who has supported Civil Canine—whether you’ve worked with us directly, cheered us on from afar, or recommended us to a friend. Here’s to continuing to grow, learn, and make a difference for dogs and their people in the years to come.

Owning a business is one big adventure and the product is what you make it! We’re constantly changing and improving into something newer and better. I can’t wait to see where this next year will take us.

The friendly faces of Civil Canine this week 💙Daisy, Tuna, Koda, Ovi, Zuko, Yara, and Lumi
12/25/2024

The friendly faces of Civil Canine this week 💙
Daisy, Tuna, Koda, Ovi, Zuko, Yara, and Lumi

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4462 Ramsayville Road
Ottawa, ON
K1G3N4

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