Eidolon Dog Training

10/25/2025

Raffle News:

It's still happening. I've been sick for the past 2v weeks and have not had the chance to get everything ready for our that I wanted to.
It will instead run from November 1-30 th, with all proceeds still going to Sunshine Service Dogs

I apologize for the delay in the raffle. It is something I'm very excited about and looking forward to.

Details will be posted next Wednesday!

10/25/2025

Today's the day!! There's still some time and spots left to register if you'd like to join us on our first Pack Walk

🎃 Join Our First-Ever Halloween Pack Walk! 🐾

Get ready for a spooky good time! 👻 Bring your pup (costumes encouraged!) and join us for a festive Halloween-themed group walk designed to build community, practice calm social skills, and have a little fun along the way.

Whether your dog is working on focus, loose leash walking, or just loves getting out and about, this is a great opportunity to enjoy a supportive, structured environment with fellow dog lovers.

🗓 Date & Time: October 25th from 430om-6pm
📍 Location: 1000 Spadina Crescent East
💰 Cost: $15 — All proceeds will be donated to , a local organization dedicated to supporting service dog training and placement.

🎟 Bonus Fun!
Stick around after the walk for a raffle with some paw-some prizes (post to come)— every entry helps us raise even more for Sunshine Service Dogs!
$5 a ticket (e-transfer only)

🦴 What to Expect:

A relaxed, structured walk with plenty of space for every team, with trainers on hand to support where needed. Thanks to for your support!

A chance to practice around distractions in a safe, positive environment, all tools allowed and supported.

A little Halloween fun — costumes encouraged (for pups and people!)

⚠️ Pack Walk Rules (for everyone’s safety):

Please maintain 6 feet of distance between dogs at all times

Muzzle your dog if appropriate to help them feel safe and set them up for success

No retractable or bungee leashes — 4–6 ft standard leash only

Keep greetings short (3 seconds or less) and ONLY when invited

Bring plenty of treats, water, and p**p bags

Let’s make this a safe, fun, and festive outing for all our four-legged friends — and give back to a great cause while we’re at it! 🎃🐕

👉 RSVP / Register here: https://www.eidolondogtraining.ca/event-details/howl-oween-pack-walk

Hope to see you there!

10/13/2025

I am thankful for these two goofballs. I wouldn't be half of the trainer that I am without these two amazing creatures in my life.
Raz taught me that no one training method fits all dogs. You have to meet each dog where they're at and adjust what you're doing to fit the dog in front of you.
Scythe has taught me to meet each day with enthusiasm and to not bring the problems of the day before into a new day.

What things have your dogs taught you that you're thankful for?

10/12/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend

10/10/2025

💚 Today is World Mental Health Day. A gentle reminder that it’s okay to pause, to ask for help, and to take care of yourself just as much as you care for others. You are not alone, and your feelings matter — every step toward healing counts.

10/09/2025

🎃 Join Our First-Ever Halloween Pack Walk! 🐾

Get ready for a spooky good time! 👻 Bring your pup (costumes encouraged!) and join us for a festive Halloween-themed group walk designed to build community, practice calm social skills, and have a little fun along the way.

Whether your dog is working on focus, loose leash walking, or just loves getting out and about, this is a great opportunity to enjoy a supportive, structured environment with fellow dog lovers.

🗓 Date & Time: October 25th from 430om-6pm
📍 Location: 1000 Spadina Crescent East
💰 Cost: $15 — All proceeds will be donated to , a local organization dedicated to supporting service dog training and placement.

🎟 Bonus Fun!
Stick around after the walk for a raffle with some paw-some prizes (post to come)— every entry helps us raise even more for Sunshine Service Dogs!
$5 a ticket (e-transfer only)

🦴 What to Expect:

A relaxed, structured walk with plenty of space for every team, with trainers on hand to support where needed. Thanks to for your support!

A chance to practice around distractions in a safe, positive environment, all tools allowed and supported.

A little Halloween fun — costumes encouraged (for pups and people!)

⚠️ Pack Walk Rules (for everyone’s safety):

Please maintain 6 feet of distance between dogs at all times

Muzzle your dog if appropriate to help them feel safe and set them up for success

No retractable or bungee leashes — 4–6 ft standard leash only

Keep greetings short (3 seconds or less) and ONLY when invited

Bring plenty of treats, water, and p**p bags

Let’s make this a safe, fun, and festive outing for all our four-legged friends — and give back to a great cause while we’re at it! 🎃🐕

👉 RSVP / Register here: https://www.eidolondogtraining.ca/event-details/howl-oween-pack-walk

Hope to see you there!

10/09/2025

All of this. Dogs are inherently selfish creatures, and work to mostly serve themselves. It's our job to use what they want to our advantage to get them to do what we would prefer them to do instead.

All dogs are self-serving swindlers… it’s in their DNA.

Dogs (and people), make choices based on their very own personal desires, and how to get more of what feels good, or what offers relief. Our actions are based on how much pleasure is granted out of each choice made.

—If jumping on guests, or you, gets them attention and petting... they’ll keep doing it.
—If barking at the back door to be let in gets you off of the couch... they’ll keep doing it.
—If whining gets you to coddle and sweet talk them out of discomfort... they’ll keep doing it.
—If pawing at your leg or hand gets you to throw their ball... they’ll keep doing it.
—If whining or barking while in the crate gets you to let them out... they’ll keep doing it.
—If charging out the front door ahead of you gets them outside quicker... they’ll keep doing it.
—If lunging and growling at other dogs or humans gets them to move further away... they’ll keep doing it.
—If pulling on the leash gets them to that tree they want to mark... they’ll keep doing it.
—If growling when trying to take the bone away gets you to move away... they’ll keep doing it.
—If snapping when moving them off the furniture gets them more time on your bed… they’ll keep doing it.

The bad news is, when this “stuff” is left unaddressed, it all intensifies and gets worse. Way worse. The more something works to bring pleasure, the more frequently it will occur, and the intenser it gets.

It’s our job to let our dogs know what works for them isn’t necessarily what’s in their best interest, (and sometimes it just doesn’t work for us). Effective leadership, which includes both Yes and No, encourages our dogs to make RESPECTFUL choices based on what WE allow, not what is always gratifying to them.