Canine Foundations

10/23/2025

Canine Basic Behaviour 101 On-Demand 🐾

Learn to read canine body language and build safe, positive human-dog interactions with this 2.5-hour course. Designed for trainers, vet techs, and dog owners, it teaches how to recognize early behavioural cues, understand breed-specific needs, and apply LIMA-based, humane training techniques.

Earn 2.5 OAVT and 2.5 CCPDT CE credits while strengthening your communication skills and creating better outcomes for every dog you work with.

10/21/2025

“We’re seeing calmer playgroups and happier staff!” Tanya and her team at a luxury pet resort completed Canine Foundations’ Behaviour and Play courses, transforming how they support their canine guests.

Discover how evidence-based training can improve safety and teamwork in your organization: caninefoundations.com/virtual-programs

10/14/2025

A safe space brings out your dog’s true self. Our virtual behaviour consultations allow your dog to learn where they feel most relaxed and comfortable, helping us design the most effective plan for their needs. This foundation makes in-person sessions more productive and targeted, so every step of training builds lasting confidence and success.

Learn more: https://www.caninefoundations.com/behaviour-obedience-training/private-behaviour-consultation/

10/08/2025

🚨 Calling all Municipal Law Enforcement and Animal Control Officers!

Canine Bite Assessment & DOLA Part One is coming to Aurora on November 28th — and registration is now open!

Join our court expert witness in canine aggression, Julie Speyer, and DOLA specialist, Amanda Barrett, for a comprehensive, hands-on look at bite investigations and evidence-based decision making under DOLA.

Date: November 28
Location: Town of Aurora
Registration: Through the Town of Aurora
More information: Visit the MLEOA page.

Dear Colleagues, The Town of Aurora is pleased to announce that they will be hosting Canine Foundations for Dog Owner’s Liability Act (DOLA) Part One – Fundamentals

Course Details:
- Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Location: 229 Industrial Parkway North, Aurora, ON L4G 4C4
- Fee: $300.00 per municipal employee

Given the high demand for this course, they would like to extend this opportunity to members of the MLEOA.

If you are interested in enrolling, please send an email to [email protected],

10/06/2025

It’s that time of year again! 🎉

Students from the Canine Foundations Training Academy at Georgian College are offering FREE virtual obedience training classes.

📧 Email [email protected]

09/25/2025

We’re excited to welcome Nicole Lapratte, CBCC-KA to the Canine Foundations team!

Nicole is a French Canadian Certified Canine Behaviour Consultant, the founder of Chien ZEN Dog, and fully bilingual in French and English, making her services accessible to families across the Ottawa Valley and Gatineau regions. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in fear, aggression, service dog training, and multi-dog household dynamics.

Her philosophy of “Listening to the Whispers” reflects her evidence-based and compassionate approach, helping owners strengthen trust and foster lasting change. Nicole has also contributed nationally to the advancement of service dog standards, serving as Vice-Chair of the Service Dog Committee and as a member of the Professional Standards & National Curriculum Council for the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers.

We’re thrilled to have Nicole on board and can’t wait for you to meet her!

📞 +1 705-835-3177
💻 www.caninefoundations.com

09/23/2025

Puppy playtime or problem in the making? 🐶👀 That goofy tumble might be cute now, but do you know how to spot when it’s time to step in?

Learn to read puppy behaviour, recognize red flags early, and set dogs up for success with Canine Behaviour 106: Puppy Assessment (virtual program).

💻 Details & registration: www.caninefoundations.com/virtual-programs/canine-behaviour-106-puppy-assessment

09/18/2025

🐾 This Fall: Starting October 5th – CEFA: Canine Emergency First Aid!

Gain hands-on training in CPR, wound care, choking, seizures, heatstroke, and more. Perfect for dog owners, trainers, behaviourists, and animal professionals looking to respond confidently in emergencies and keep dogs safe.

📅 Upcoming Dates & Locations:

October 5, 2025 | 9am–5pm
Quinte Canine – 987 Old Highway 2, Belleville, Quinte West
📧 Register for the waiting list: [email protected]

October 19, 2025 | 9am–5pm
Georgian College – Barrie Campus, 1 Georgian Dr, Barrie
💻 Register online through Georgian College

November 22, 2025 | 9am–5pm
Georgian College – Barrie Campus, 1 Georgian Dr, Barrie
💻 Register online through Georgian College

📞 +1 705-835-3177
💻 www.caninefoundations.com
💻 https://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/courses/canine-emergency-first-aid-cefa-gint-0257/ .

09/17/2025

It’s not about where you work, it’s who you work with that makes all the difference. 🐾 Build confidence, stay safe, and thrive by understanding the dogs you're caring for. Learn to read canine body language, diffuse tension, manage play, and confidently handle high-stress moments.

Join us for Canine Attendant Training and elevate your skillset, because the right team makes everything better.

📆 Upcoming Course:

October 4, 2025 | 9 am–5 pm
Quinte Canine – 987 Old Highway 2, Belleville (Quinte West), ON K8N 4Z3
✉ Join the waitlist: [email protected]

09/12/2025

We’re excited to welcome Jessica O’Neill to the Canine Foundations team! 🐾

With over 15 years of experience in canine behaviour, rehabilitation, and public education, Jessica brings a wealth of expertise in humane, evidence-based approaches that support both dogs’ emotional wellness and the human-canine bond.

Her work spans service dog training, bite prevention, rehabilitation, and public education, and she has been featured in Reader’s Digest, The Wall Street Journal, CTV, and CBC. Jessica is also a published author of Parenting Your Canine Child (2023) and serves as Chair of the Professional Standards & National Curriculum Committee for CAPPDT.

We’re thrilled to have her knowledge, passion, and innovative approach on our team! 💙
📞 +1 705-835-3177
💻 www.caninefoundations.com
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09/10/2025

🐾 This Fall: Canine Attendant Training

Level up your canine care skills with our hands-on certification course! Learn to read dog behaviour, manage dog-to-dog reactivity, and handle challenging situations safely. Perfect for vet techs, kennel staff, dog walkers, and animal care professionals.

📅 Upcoming Date & Location:

October 4, 2025 | 9am–5pm
Quinte Canine – 987 Old Highway 2, Belleville, Quinte West
📧 Register for the waiting list: [email protected]

📞 +1 705-835-3177
💻 www.caninefoundations.com