06/03/2026
As we head into summer, we thought it was the perfect time to reintroduce ourselves.
We’re Nicole and Lisa, the team behind Thrive Canine Services.
Thrive was built on a simple belief:
Dogs deserve support that looks at the whole picture.
Behaviour doesn’t happen in isolation. Neither does learning.
Every dog comes to us with their own story, personality, strengths, challenges, and experiences. Every guardian comes with their own goals, questions, hopes, and concerns.
Our work goes far beyond teaching cues.
We help puppies build confidence. We support dogs who are struggling with fear, anxiety, reactivity, and big emotions. We help service dog teams navigate training, public access, and the unique challenges that come with working as a team.
Most importantly, we help people better understand the dogs they love.
At Thrive, we focus on emotional wellbeing, communication, confidence, behaviour, and the relationship between dogs and their guardians.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more about who we are, what we do, and the dogs and humans we have the privilege of supporting.
We’re glad you’re here.
Nicole Dow, BA, CPDT-KA, SDC
Lisa Large, CDBC, CPDT-KA, SDC
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