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Okanagan Heavenly Dog

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Okanagan Heavenly Dog

Ashley Hunt CPDT-KA teaches dogs with loving, scientific, effective methods in the South Okanagan

Ashley is a certified dog trainer who's mission is to help people enjoy their dogs and also to help strengthen the bond between dogs and their humans. She uses positive reinforcement techniques that revolve around operant conditioning, counter conditioning and desensitization.

04/06/2025

We're so proud of our recent Puppy Start Right Preschool graduate Penny and her human Charlotte ❤️🐩❤️

Set your puppy up for a lifetime of success

www.okheavenlydog.com

03/28/2025

Maxi comin' at you with her super recall! (in actuality it's mediocre at best and not reliable with distractions but we're working on it! 😅).

Want to work on your "sacred" come when called behaviour? Check us out for group classes or private lessons:

www.okheavenlydog.com

03/23/2025

Nosework sure is FUN for dogs and handlers! What do you guys think of a nosework/scent class in the next couple of months 🤔

03/19/2025

Our board and train program is perfect for puppies- Sasha here is getting more confident all the time with her exposure to the public.

03/12/2025

Give your puppy the best start in life with Okanagan Heavenly Dog’s Puppy Start Right Preschool & Kindergarten! 🐶✨ Build confidence, social skills, and a strong training foundation in a fun, positive environment designed for puppies 8-16 weeks old for preschool and 16weeks to 6month for kindergarten . Set your pup up for success—because a great dog starts with a great beginning!
Sign up with https://www.okheavenlydog.com/

02/26/2025

Palmer is lonely in Puppy Preschool! Sign your baby up for a wonderful class to start on your training journey to join her. Puppy Start Right Preschool is a class that focuses on socialization and training unlike any other puppy class!

https://veterinarybehavior.com/puppystartright

02/19/2025

I have two dogs, one is on the under ideal and one is over ideal. It's not easy trying to keep dogs at a healthy weight but please keep trying! It's so important for their longevity.

02/07/2025

There are SO many benefits of hiring a certified dog trainer🥰👩‍💼🐕‍🦺

CPDT-KA dog trainers particularly have proven skills and knowledge in humane, science-based dog training. They are committed to ethical conduct and continuing education and can help you understand what you want from your dog and improve communication.

I just got re-certified, meaning I completed continuing education units (as I too, believe in continuing education on dog behaviour and ethical training methods). It is not cheap to take the test and maintain certification, so I hope you all can understand how important it is for me, for my clients to benefit from being a CPDT-KA trainer.

Learn more about how to choose a dog trainer for your own dog here:
https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/how-to-choose-a-dog-trainer/

01/27/2025

Karen Pryor recently passed, and though at the time, I didn't want to post a meaningless glib about her impact on me, I now want to express how meaningful she was to me.

This post is probably late. However, every time I look at my bookshelf, I keep mourning her loss.

When I was first inspired to become a dog trainer, I took a course where I was paired with a dog training mentor who quite literally made dogs cry. I was younger and less resilient than I am now, and I admit I allowed this woman to make my own dog cry.

The one redeeming quality of this sub-par course was they had a recommended reading list. On it was the book "Don't Shoot the Dog" by Karen Pryor.

I remember reading it every day over the week and taking something incredible from it each day. I remember wishing I had read it decades ago because it could've helped me throughout my childhood and early 20's. Everyone says they recommend "everyone reads this book", and I have to agree. My favourite trainer/role model says he reads "Don't Shoot the Dog" every year and he takes something new from it each year.

I will miss you Karen Pryor. You were an incredible woman who pioneered and introduced an incredible and scientific model of training. You will be sorely missed.

*I am embarrassed by the course I took to become a "certified" dog trainer, therefore it is not named on my website and I don't advertise I took it at all. I have since taken MANY more courses by the KPA academy (+ others) and I inspire to become a KPA-CTP*

12/04/2024

So much fun in the winter months!

11/27/2024

📢 Last Chance to Join the Okanagan Heavenly Dog Nose Work Class! 🐾

Today is the final day to sign up for the Nose Work class before it takes a break for a while. Don’t miss this opportunity to bond with your dog and tap into their amazing scent-detection abilities!

📩 Email [email protected]
📥 Or send a message via Messenger to secure your spot.

Spaces are limited—sign up now to ensure you and your pup are part of this exciting class! 🐕✨

11/20/2024

🐾 Nose Work Class is Back in Penticton Starting Nov, 28/2024! 🎉

Our last class was such a hit, we’re doing it again! Limited spots available—sign up ASAP.

📧 Email [email protected] or message us to join!

Prefer 1-on-1? We offer private lessons and day training too!
👉 Start today: https://www.okheavenlydog.com/

🎯 Let the sniffing fun begin!

11/11/2024

This fall is a wonderful time to get out and hike with our dogs!

Not having a solid recall can make it hard to enjoy an off leash hike, and pulling on leash (unless it's uphill lol) can be a nightmare.

Our day training program is great for "proofing" behaviours to new environments and distractions. This is especially useful when you have taught your dogs the foundations, you just want the recall strong!

Have happier hikes today 🥰🐕🗻
https://www.okheavenlydog.com/day-training.html

11/08/2024

Puppy Start Right Preschool Class Benefits (10-16 Weeks)

Socialization: Safe exposure to dogs, people, and environments for confidence.
Basic Skills: Learn commands like sit, stay, and come.
Behavior Help: Early support for issues like nipping and jumping.
Bonding: Strengthen communication and trust with your puppy.
Positive Handling: Prepares puppies for vet and grooming.
Small class sizes ensure focused attention and a great start for every pup!

Join Us By Going to https://www.okheavenlydog.com or by email [email protected]

11/01/2024

🎉 Congratulations to our newest grads! 🎓🐾

A round of "ap-paws" for our recent Puppy Start Right preschool and Puppy Kindergarten graduates! They’ve mastered socialization and basic skills, taking those big first steps toward becoming well-mannered pups. 🐶✨

If you have a puppy with its first set of shots (up to 16 weeks), we’d love to welcome you into Puppy Start Right for safe, fun socialization experiences. And for pups older than 16 weeks, Puppy Kindergarten is the perfect place to start with foundational training that sets them up for success. 💖

Join the fun and give your puppy a great start! For more information, visit okheavenlydog.com or email us at [email protected].

10/29/2024

Unlock Your Dog’s Potential with Private Lessons & Day Training!
Get personalized, one-on-one training tailored to meet your dog's unique needs and challenges. Our private lessons and day training options focus on behavior improvement, obedience, and specific goals that fit your schedule. With hands-on guidance from our certified positive reinforcement trainer, see faster progress and a happier, more confident dog! Book your session today at https://www.okheavenlydog.com/ or [email protected]

10/23/2024

🐾 Start Your Puppy’s Journey on the Right Paw! 🐾

Did you know that early training is essential for your puppy’s development? Our Puppy Start Right Preschool for the little ones s young as 10 weeks to 16 weeks and Puppy Kindergarten Class 16 weeks and up sets your furry friend up for success with:

✅ Socialization: Meeting other puppies and people in a safe, controlled environment. ✅ Basic Obedience: Teaching foundational commands like sit, stay, and come. ✅ Confidence Building: Reducing fear and anxiety through positive experiences. ✅ Bite Inhibition & Play Skills: Learning how to interact safely with others.

Our expert trainer use positive reinforcement techniques to make learning fun and stress-free for your pup! 🐕✨

📅 Spots are filling up fast, Located in Penticton – give your puppy the best start today!

➡️ Sign up now and unleash your dog’s full potential at https://www.okheavenlydog.com/https:/
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South Okanagan
Penticton, BC

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 7pm

Website

http://www.okheavenlydog.com/

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