Positive, evidence-based training services and home boarding in Toronto, ON
TESTIMONIAL: “August took such wonderful care of my dog Bar while I was away. I highly recommend boarding with August. From providing morning and night updates to accommodating Bar’s special diet, August made sure everything was done in line with Bar’s routine and preferences.”
Thank you for choosing RowanTree Dog Training for home boarding! I had a wonderful stay with Bar and she is welcome back anytime ❤️
TESTIMONIAL: “I totally recommend sessions with August. At the beginning, I doubted if my 7-month puppy would be able to improve since we were trying to train him for a while. During one month of sessions with August, I could see tremendous improvement. August gave us tools and techniques on how to handle him in different situations. We adjusted few techniques since my dog responded better in different ways. Now he becomes more engaging and responsive to our commands and less reactive to other dogs or people, and pulls much much less. Our walk becomes more enjoyable and less stressful. Thanks so much August for helping us.”
TESTIMONIAL: “Absolutely loved working with August to help our dog, Tanok, with his leash manners and reactivity! We’ve already seen such a shift in his confidence on walks and our own confidence in handling a reactive dog. It’s been a great experience learning more about certain dog behaviours and gaining new skills as a dog owner. We highly recommend August to anyone in the city looking to train their dog with positive reinforcement!”
Thank you for choosing RowanTree Dog Training ❤️ looking forward to seeing Tanok in the new year!
Welcome to the foster fam Maddie! She arrived just in time to celebrate Halloween in style.
Maddie is available for adoption through
RowanTree Dog Training is now accepting bookings for holiday season boarding! We offer very small-scale, in-home boarding, and only have 2 slots available.
Your dog will stay at a home with a fenced yard in the Yonge & Lawrence area. Daily schedules will be tailored to the needs of your individual dog, and can include leashed walks, backyard playtime, indoor enrichment activities, and/or field trips in the car. As a certified trainer, I can accommodate behavioural concerns such as leash reactivity, fearfulness, and handling sensitivities (although I am not able to accommodate separation anxiety at this time). Add-on positive training packages are also available.
Each dog will be screened to ensure compatibility before booking. I am insured, first-aid/CPR trained, and hold experience working with a wide variety of breeds and temperaments. Inquire today for more info and a free quote!
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Another successful weekend of dogsitting in the books! Billy and Cricket worked on their barking and leash walking skills while their pawrents enjoyed a weekend trip.
This is my foster dog Himesh, or “Meshie” as I like to call him - the goofy, adorable sweetheart! At 1.5 years of age, Meshie is still a puppy with lots of playful energy and enthusiasm. He is known for his mismatched ears, and he is the master of head tilts and crossing his paws 😍 Meshie is looking for a forever home in southern Ontario. He would love a big dog playmate (he’s only 50 pounds, but loves to wrestle with the big dogs!). He would also do well as a solo dog, as his favourite thing in the world is strolling around the neighbourhood with his human.
For more information about Meshie, please visit
Mac the chihuahua mix also got a photoshoot! These pups are available through the same rescue as my foster dog Meshie. They will be featured at an adoption event this coming Saturday - check out to learn more!
Taken yesterday - adorable photos of Christiano the chihuahua. He is available for adoption through
Speck is a sweet silken windhound puppy who stayed here for a week. Prior to his visit, he had never been in the city before, and everything was very new to him! We focused on gentle and gradual socialization, allowing him to take the lead in showing what activities he is ready for. At the end of the week, his confidence outdoors has blossomed! Great job Speck!
Downtown Toronto is a very busy place for an adolescent pup! Fortunately, Xeri’s parents chose to work with RowanTree Dog Training to develop loose leash walking skills and build engagement while outdoors. Her parents report that walks are much more enjoyable after completing a month of private sessions. Great job Xeri!
Teaching leash walking to a dog that tends to jump up can definitely be challenging, so let's look at some strategies we can use.
What is your dog’s biggest challenge during leash walking? Let me know in the comments!
Work with your dog, instead of against your dog, while on walks to make the experience much more enjoyable! Dogs have innate needs that we can build into our everyday walks to ensure that they are fulfilled, while reducing frustration and over arousal.
Tanok is a recently rescued Meximutt who only has one eye! He has been settling into Canadian life well, but he gets very easily overstimulated on walks, leading to a lot of barking and lunging.
Using positive reinforcement, Tanok has been learning to replace his overexcited reactions with more calm behaviour. In our most recent session, he was able to watch another dog from a distance instead lunging toward them. Our strategy has involved giving him lots of sniffing time, which helps him regulate his own emotions.
Great job Tanok!
RowanTree Dog Training and Dogs Do It Better are hosting our first SOCIAL for Shelter Pups! This trainer-led community social will provide an opportunity for puppies and young dogs to learn positive play skills and make new friends, while collecting donated supplies to improve the lives of shelter dogs at Toronto Humane Society.
Date: Saturday, June 24
Time: 1 - 3 pm
Location: Dogs Do It Better Daycare, 359 Marlee Avenue, Toronto
(just steps from Glencairn Station!)
Please fill out the sign-up form to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/sufQbmLY8NfHfnS8A
Your pup will be placed in a time slot between 1 and 3 pm depending on their age, size, and personality, to ensure the best chance of meeting compatible friends. Each playgroup will be limited to 5 pups, and a certified trainer will be running the event to ensure that all social interactions are positive.
This event is free to attend, but we encourage you to bring a donation of gently used dog supplies or unopened dog food for Toronto Humane Society. Alternatively, you can follow the link to make a monetary donation: https://www.torontohumanesociety.com/ways-to-give/give-now/
Sign up now before slots fill up! Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!
Toronto, ON
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Getting to know a new boarding dog is always an exciting experience! Thank you to Bar’s owner for trusting me with her! #homeboarding #dogtraining #torontodogtrainer #positivereinforcement #dogenrichmentideas
Check out the “two treats method” for teaching leave it in adolescent dogs! Try this method out on your own to reduce frustration during the learning process. #torontodogtrainer #dogtraining #positivereinforcement
I wanted to show one possible path for safely introducing two dogs. Depending on the dogs in question, the process will look different! I recently helped a client introduce her dog to relative’s dog who can be fear reactive, and we used a similar barrier system to desensitize the dogs to each other before allowing them into the same space. #dogtraining #dogbehavior #positivereinforcement #torontodogtrainer #dogsoftoronto
This was in my drafts for a while (Maddie has since been adopted) but I wanted to show one possible path for safely introducing two dogs. Depending on the dogs in question, the process will look different! I recently helped a client introduce her dog to relative’s dog who can be fear reactive, and we used a similar barrier system to desensitize the dogs to each other before allowing them into the same space. #dogtraining #dogbehavior #positivereinforcement #torontodogtrainer #dogsoftoronto
Loving the success of the Predation Substitute Training method with my foster dog! He no longer lunges after squirrels, as I have shown him that watching from a distance can be more rewarding. To learn more about my training services in Toronto, visit rowantreedogtraining.com 🙌 #fosterdog #dogtrainer #dogsoftoronto #positivereinforcementtraining #dogtrainersoftoronto
Meshie is available for adoption in Toronto and the surrounding area - check out healinghandsforhelpingpaws.com to learn more!#fosterdog #rescuedog #adoptme #rescuepup #dogsoftoronto
Meshie is looking for a home! If you are in southern Ontario and have been looking for a dog with a big dog personality in a medium sized package, he might be the one for you. Check out www.healinghandsforhelpingpaws.com to learn more! #fosterdog #rescuedogsoftoronto #dogadoption #adoptdontshop #torontodogs
Neutrality is an essential skill for any reactive dog. Your dog can develop this skill by watching other dogs at a distance at the park, while you reinforce their good behaviour. This is something I regularly work on with my reactive clients when we do Training Walks! #dogtraining #reactivedog #leashreactivity #positivereinforcement #dogtrainingtoronto
Eating food outside is a skill that we can build in our dogs! Start off by setting your dog up for success in a low distraction environment, and increase the criteria as they do well. #DogTraining #positivereinforcement #torontohumanesociety #toronto #leashtraining
Do you have a nervous rescue! Try letting them take the lead for at least part of your daily walks, and watch their confidence blossom!
You can prevent many leash-related behavioural issues by starting off on the right foot with your new puppy! #dogtraining #rescuepuppy #torontohumanesociety #puppytraining #positivereinforcement
What is your dog’s biggest challenge during leash walking? Let me know in the comments! #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #toronto #dogsoftoronto #leashtraining
Teaching leash walking to a dog that tends to jump up can definitely be challenging, so let's look at some strategies we can use. What is your dog’s biggest challenge during leash walking? Let me know in the comments! #dogtrainer #positivereinforcement #toronto #dogsoftoronto #leashtrainingtips
Work with your dog, instead of against your dog, while on walks to make the experience much more enjoyable! Dogs have innate needs that we can build into our everyday walks to ensure that they are fulfilled, while reducing frustration and over arousal. #leashtrainingtips #dogtraining #looseleashwalking #torontohumanesociety #toronto
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