Leigh Sutherland Dog Training

09/04/2025

Calgary has a big family-friendly, pet-related event this weekend!

And I will be there to talk about dog training all three days!🙂

PetFest
at Spruce Meadows
April 11-13

Fri 12:00-8:00
Sat 10:00-6:00
Sun 10:00-5:00

There are lots of demos, activities and a hall full of vendors - so much to see & do!

I’ll have a large variety of enrichment toys & puzzles, interactive toys and Mungo’s line of locally made Snuffle Mats & Dog Toys!

Don’t forget to stop by my booth and say hi. I’d love to hear about your dog!🙂

Leigh Sutherland Dog Training
LSDogTraining.ca

03/04/2025

Happy 91st Birthday to Jane Goodall!

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
— Jane Goodall

If we could all be mindful of this sentiment as we navigate all of the little choices that we make every day…then what a difference that does become.

You can vote with the dollars that you spend and make your voice heard by supporting what matters to you.

With all of the factors to consider right now, making choices isn’t always clear-cut, but thoughtful consideration and measured decisions matter.

We know the power of positive reinforcement. Let’s use that for something bigger.

The difference that YOU make matters.
❤️

26/03/2025

All of this! You’ve heard me talk about early experiences before.🙂

Yes, relationships are a crucial part of raising a confident dog.

Building a relationship based on trust, right from the beginning, is the best foundation that you can give your dog.

And the training part is so much easier from there!❤️

14/02/2025

Happy 19th Anniversary to my wonderful little Canadian business!
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Mungo’s Books for Dog People is my way of putting goodness out into the world and making things better for dogs and their people in Canada.

2025 by the numbers:
19 years of Mungo’s Books
23 years as a professional dog trainer
28 years as a bookseller
And Wren is 15 now (and the first time in decades that I’ve had a single dog…but we are both thoroughly enjoying our time together.🥰)

This is a picture of Mungo many years ago, at 15 1/2 - still active and loving life. She was the inspiration for Mungo’s Books and I’m so proud to have her name on what I do.❤️

07/02/2025

Are you looking for something to do with your dog in this cold weather?

Join me at FurFest
THIS SATURDAY in Strathmore!

February 8th
10:00 to 4:00
Strathmore Civic Centre on Brent Blvd
Hosted by: Alpine View Pet Spa

I’d love to talk training with you, so come and tell me about your dog!🙂

I have openings for private dog training as soon as next week! And we can start you off inside, so we don’t need to worry about the weather.😉

I will also have LOTS of food puzzles & interactive toys to keep your dog busy on the coldest days.

AND the food puzzles are on sale!
15% off!

I’ll see you there!

07/02/2025

It’s cold outside!!❄️

Wren and I are keeping busy inside - playing, training, fetching & running around - so that she can spend the rest of her day like this.❤️

17/01/2025

06/01/2025

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05/01/2025

Karen Pryor
May 14, 1932 - January 4, 2025

I’m filled with sadness at the loss of Karen Pryor, and with great admiration and gratitude for what she has brought to all of us in terms of understanding animals and how to communicate with them, how to be fair with them, and how to share knowledge with any being in a better way.

What a legacy!

I was in awe when I got to have a conversation with her many years ago. She may have given me the highest value reinforcement that I have ever received…She told me how much she loved Mungo’s Books!❤️ And she thanked me for the work that I was doing in Canada! Karen Pryor!!❤️

There is a worldwide community of trainers, teachers and coaches who are better because of her, and who spread wider every day the wisdom of true communication and understanding.

There is great power in this. It’s how we can make a difference. She gave us this…and now it’s up to us.

She has left the world a kinder place, and that is everything.

Thank you, Karen!❤️

https://karenwpryor.com/

20/12/2024

NEW!!
Train with a friend!❤️

Semi-Private Dog Training
Share training sessions with a friend and split the cost.

Learning something new is SO much more fun with a friend (or two)!😁

You can support each other, get competitive or just have a great time training your dogs together.

Custom-designed positive reinforcement training at your home, on your schedule.

Gift Certificates available too!🎁

Contact me for more details:
[email protected]

20/12/2024

Who wants a well-trained dog?🙂

You can jump into 2025 on the path to your own well-trained dog AND an even better relationship with your canine companion.

I would love to show you a new approach that will make all of the difference you both need.

I can even fit you in over the holidays if you’re eager to get going.🙂

Come on. Let’s get started!

Tell me your story and I’ll send you all of my details about private dog training.

[email protected]

06/12/2024

LAST EVENT OF THE YEAR!!😃
THIS SATURDAY!

Santa Paws Pet Christmas Market
Saturday, December 7
Strathmore Civic Centre
10:00 to 4:00

🐾Dogs are welcome!🐾

Come and shop for all of the dogs & people on your list, and support local makers and small businesses.

I will have LOTS of interactive dog toys & enrichment products, including many made in Langdon!

SALE!
All in-stock food puzzles are 15% off!
This is a great deal!!

AND we can book the help that you need for your dog! Yes, dog training for Christmas is a great idea!❤️

Did you know that I have Gift Certificates? So easy!🙂

Last chance to shop in person! I’ll see you there!

04/12/2024

THIS WEEK!

Holiday Shop & Sip
at Langdon Firehouse Bar & Grill
Thursday, December 5
6:00 to 9:00 pm

Grab a friend or two and come down to the Langdon Firehouse for food, drinks & shopping!!

Have a fun night out while you get your Christmas shopping done and support local businesses!

I’ll be there with dog training solutions for you and a big selection of interactive dog toys made right here!

If you’d like to order from Mungo's Books for Dog People, I will also have pre-paid orders ready for you to pick up.

I’ll see you on Thursday night!😁

30/11/2024

Come and shop for cool dog stuff this weekend!

LIGHT UP LANGDON CHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturday, November 30
10:00 to 3:00
The Track Golf Course
333 Boulder Creek Drive, Langdon AB

I will be there to talk about dogs, offer private training sessions and give you a huge selection of canine enrichment products & interactive toys & puzzles to shop from.

I make the Mungo’s line of Snuffle Mats & dog toys right in Langdon, so you are really supporting local!😃

And yes, the puzzles will still be on sale at 15% off!!

There is lots going throughout this market with vendors at three locations, sleigh rides, hot chocolate & more!

I’ll see you there!🙂

19/11/2024

My clients regularly hear me talk about the importance of agency and problem-solving for quality of life.

Here are some everyday examples.

Choice refers to the options available to an individual (or animal) when making a decision. It involves selecting from various alternatives and is a vital part of empowering our pets. Check out the slide for examples of how I offer choices to my own animals. In the comments, I’d love to hear how you provide choices for your pets!

17/11/2024

You know how strongly I feel about safe and appropriate socialization.

Those first few weeks can change who your puppy becomes.

It’s so much easier to prevent problems than to fix them after the fact.

Let me help you to raise your puppy into the amazing dog they are meant to be.
❤️

Behavioral issues, not infectious diseases, are the number one cause of death for dogs under three years of age. (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior)

Safer ways to socialise/habituate puppies (outside the home) before the end of the vaccination course differ depending on the area, breed type and size, and other variables.

Examples may include the following:

11/11/2024

"...That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly..."

- from "In Flanders Fields"
by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae