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If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for a border collie. Storm comes for his nail trims and is a perfect gentleman. 🩷
02/24/2025

If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for a border collie. Storm comes for his nail trims and is a perfect gentleman. 🩷

Two mama’s boys 🩷I am so stinkin’ proud of Fidget and Shuffle and the relationship they have developed. There was a time...
02/23/2025

Two mama’s boys 🩷

I am so stinkin’ proud of Fidget and Shuffle and the relationship they have developed. There was a time when I worried that I’d have to keep them separate in my house, but with time and patience they have grown to love each other again in their weird border collie way.

Eyes On The Prize 👀
02/05/2025

Eyes On The Prize 👀

How cute is Evie?! She is a full grown husky mix, but will permanently look like a puppy! Check out today’s stories to s...
02/03/2025

How cute is Evie?! She is a full grown husky mix, but will permanently look like a puppy!
Check out today’s stories to see how little this girl is!

Having a fearful dog accept you into their inner circle is one of my favourite feelings 🩷
01/31/2025

Having a fearful dog accept you into their inner circle is one of my favourite feelings 🩷

I got to meet up with my pal Ozzie this week! He did a Training Program that focused on reactivity and engagement at the...
01/25/2025

I got to meet up with my pal Ozzie this week! He did a Training Program that focused on reactivity and engagement at the end of last year. We did a maintenance walk together and he impressed me so much! The last time we were in a store he struggled to focused and needed to just take things in. This time? He settled in much quicker and we did some awesome work!

Scooby had a great time learning during his first puppy class!
01/24/2025

Scooby had a great time learning during his first puppy class!

Auggie says it’s always a good idea to stop and play in the snow!
01/16/2025

Auggie says it’s always a good idea to stop and play in the snow!

Rambo says it can be hard to trust big scary humans when you are just a little guy!
01/13/2025

Rambo says it can be hard to trust big scary humans when you are just a little guy!

Start your puppy off with their best paw forward! We have a few spaces left in Puppy Basics starting in a few weeks. Ema...
01/09/2025

Start your puppy off with their best paw forward! We have a few spaces left in Puppy Basics starting in a few weeks. Email [email protected] to register!

“Bonjour! Je m’appelle Louise!”I got to meet this spicy gal in October and she has sure grown over the past few months. ...
01/06/2025

“Bonjour! Je m’appelle Louise!”

I got to meet this spicy gal in October and she has sure grown over the past few months. Her owners are working on channelling her energy into positive outlets and setting her up for success.

Every dog is an individual and comparing them to past dogs you’ve had or other people’s dogs is only harming your relati...
01/02/2025

Every dog is an individual and comparing them to past dogs you’ve had or other people’s dogs is only harming your relationship. While having goals with your dog is beneficial, ensuring they are realistic is important. Here’s an example of altering a goal that had made my relationship with my dog much better:

🐾 I want to be able to keep my terrier’s focus on me when there are squirrels around INSTEAD of I want my terrier to not care about squirrels at all with no help from me.

Being honest with yourself about the dog you have will make training more enjoyable and successful!

There are a few spots left in our Puppy Basics class starting in a few weeks! Classes are taught by Certified Behaviour ...
12/31/2024

There are a few spots left in our Puppy Basics class starting in a few weeks! Classes are taught by Certified Behaviour Consultant and Fear Free Certified Trainer, Emily!

A Monday morning sniff check from Juno 👃
12/30/2024

A Monday morning sniff check from Juno 👃

Merry Christmas! 🎄 We hope everyone enjoys today doing whatever they love with whoever they love! The dogs and I will be...
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas! 🎄

We hope everyone enjoys today doing whatever they love with whoever they love! The dogs and I will be participating in a Christmas movie marathon and a good play in the snow!

Do you live outside of Winnipeg? Or have questions about your dog’s behaviour you’d like an opinion on? Check out our vi...
12/23/2024

Do you live outside of Winnipeg? Or have questions about your dog’s behaviour you’d like an opinion on? Check out our virtual training option!

Virtual sessions include:
⭐️ An hour long video session that includes discussion of your dog’s current behaviour and hands on demonstrations with one of our working dogs
⭐️ Follow up notes with a written training plan
⭐️ 4 weeks of follow-up help via text/email

All training is done with Emily, a Certified Behaviour Consultant and Fear Free Certified Trainer. The cost for a virtual session is $110+GST.

Curious to know if virtual training would work for your dog? Send us an email at [email protected].

Throwing it back to when the weather was much warmer and the days longer. 🩷
12/23/2024

Throwing it back to when the weather was much warmer and the days longer. 🩷

Meet Zero! This gal is full of s***k and has a lot to say! She finds the world pretty spooky, but her humans are learnin...
12/20/2024

Meet Zero!

This gal is full of s***k and has a lot to say! She finds the world pretty spooky, but her humans are learning ways to help her navigate her surroundings in ways that will be easiest for her.

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No wizard that there is or was, is ever gonna bring Willy down! 🪄 #dogtricks #dogtraining #rescue #rescuedog #winnipeg #winnipegdogs #ywgdogs #dogsofwinnipeg #wicked

🐾What’s in my treat pouch? 🐾
🐾What’s in my treat pouch? 🐾

Fear free dog training means that tasty snacks are a requirement! My awesome friends at @globalongrant asked for my favourite treat recommendations and here they are! 🩷 LOW VALUE - I always recommend using your dog’s meals for training as much as possible. If you have a pickier dog you can always switch it up with a different protein for training! I like using a kibble that’s different than one I use at meal times with my own pups when we are out on walks. I have been using @openfarmpet kibble because I love the traceable ingredients. Using low value treats at home makes those yummy treats even more valuable when you’re training in harder environments! 🩷 MID VALUE - I have been OBSESSED with the @vitalessentialsraw Protein Mix-Ins. I work with so many dogs with allergies and these are literally just one single protein. These are great to use if you’re working through an elimination diet as well with your dog! The best part is that they are freeze-dried and don’t crumble and fall apart. They are the BEST for training! 🩷 HIGH VALUE - If you’ve worked with me, you know I love @rollover_premium_pet_food as treats! All the dogs I work with will take Rollover, even if they don’t want hot dogs or cheese. This is also a balanced pet food so it makes it easier to cut back on meals while also ensuring your dog is getting everything they need from their diet. 🩷 HIGHEST VALUE - For a lot of dogs, wet food is the highest value. Some dogs take some time to learn how to eat it out of a tube so I recommend introducing that at home. Licking is also calming for dogs, so this is a great option for continual feeding. I recommend switching up your treats on occasion to keep things interesting for your dog. I try and switch up the proteins of the treats I use every month with my training clients - it’s usually the dog’s favourite day. All of these snacks are available at Global on Grant! They have everything you’ll need to set your dog up to succe

Today’s Paws in Progress group focused on calmness and engagement in a new place! By the end of the session all of these dogs were able to walk together with distractions from other dogs and people in the community as well as some loud cheering for our Winnipeg Goldeyes! 💡DID YOU KNOW? Paws in Progress is a program available to all Hopeful Dog Training class graduates! This program works to further training with your dog and generalize their skills to new environments. They are offered monthly for $25+GST for the hour! #winnipegdogs #ywgdogs #dogtraining #positivereinforcement #clickandtreat

Jack and I found a dry area of grass to play ball, but I chose to put the ball away to walk through the ice for safety purposes. He thought that was dumb and found something else for me to throw. 🤣

His vs Mine Had to hop on this trend with Willy 🩷 #rescuedog #winnipegdogs #ywgdogs

Leash reactivity can be complex and requires a solid understanding of dog body language in order to prevent reactions and help a dog disengage. There are many ways to work with a reactive dog - this is just one way that may help a dog be successful around their triggers! #winnipeg #winnipegdogs #ywgdogs #dogtraining #leashtraining #leashreactivity #positivereinforcement

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