Franky’s Walk and Train

06/03/2026

Puppyhood is the foundation of your future best friend 🐾
As a dog trainer, I have seen almost every scenario imaginable. But I also know the reality from the other side—I have raised my own puppies and have made every mistake in the book at least once.
If there is one thing I have learned through both professional experience and personal trial and error, it is that the most common mistake new owners make is giving a puppy too much freedom, too soon. 🐕
The first two years of your dog’s life are the most critical. Every interaction, every routine, and every boundary you set today is building the adult dog you will have tomorrow. It is a big responsibility, but you do not have to navigate it alone. ✨
Registration for our next Puppy Class is now officially open. Let’s manage the moments now so we can modify the future of your dog’s behavior. 🎓

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06/02/2026

At Frankie’s Walking Train, we know that building a strong foundation of clarity and communication is the essential first step. But true mastery happens when we move beyond the facility and into the real world.
We are excited to announce that we are now offering Off-Site Training Sessions!
These sessions are all about applying the fundamentals you’ve learned in front of real-life distractions—whether that’s at your home, a local park, or busy spots like a hardware store.
How to book:
For Current Program Clients: Want to swap a facility session for some real-world practice? You can now replace one of your program sessions with an off-site spot.
For Individual Sessions: Simply book an individual session online, and we’ll coordinate the location with you once payment is confirmed.
Availability: Off-site sessions are reserved exclusively for Wednesdays.
Ready to level up your training? Book your Wednesday session through our portal today!

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06/01/2026

Big news!

As a sole business owner I’ve been navigating scheduling, marketing, books, training, and all the things that come with being an entrepreneur. But today I get to announce that I officially have a booking system. My hopes is that this doesn’t only give me peace of mind, but my clients as well and gives them the ability to book on their own.

Thank you for everyone’s patience. Running a business by myself has definitely been a learning curve but I’m thrilled about this next step that’ll hopefully make things move more smoothly.

Square Bookings Flow

05/30/2026

☀️ SUMMER DOG SAFETY: Beyond the Basics 🐾

Summer is officially here, and while we love getting outside with our pups, the heat can become dangerous fast. Here are a few crucial safety checks and signs every dog owner needs to know to keep their best friend safe:

⚠️ The 7-Second Rule: Before you head out, place the back of your hand flat on the pavement. If you can’t comfortably hold it there for 7 seconds, it is way too hot for your dog's paws. Stick to shady, grassy areas for your walks instead!

💤 Watch for Lethargy: If your dog suddenly seems unusually sluggish, starts dragging behind, or looks weak and tired, do not try to push through the walk. Get them inside into the air conditioning immediately.

👅 Watch for "Shovel Tongue": This is exactly what it sounds like. When a dog is dangerously hot, their tongue will flatten out, widen significantly at the tip, and scoop upward like a shovel. If you see this, your dog is telling you they've hit their limit and need to cool down immediately.

💦 The Cool-Down Protocol: If your dog is overheating, start by cooling down their paws and face with cool water first to help lower their core temperature safely.

⚠️ The Danger of Water & Excessive Panting:
This trips a lot of people up! If your dog is intensely, excessively panting, do not immediately let them chug a massive bowl of water.

Bring them inside to a cool space first and let them settle their breathing down.

Offer small sips of cool or room-temperature water—never ice-cold water, which can shock their system and constrict blood vessels.

Why? Chugging water while frantically panting causes them to gulp down massive amounts of air, which drastically increases the risk of life-threatening bloat.

Keep the water flowing, prioritize the shade, and let's keep our pups safe out there!

05/29/2026

Making the world our classroom. 💥
We ran some patio mock scenarios in today’s group class, challenging the dogs to lock in and stay neutral around real-world distractions.
The results speak for themselves—they did fantastic! The dedication this group is putting into their training is paying off big time. Incredibly proud of their progress! ⭐

05/26/2026

Way to go Cole!

05/24/2026

Here we go again!

🐶 Puppy Basics is back!

Our first Puppy Basics class graduated last Thursday, which means it’s time to do it all over again.

Starting June 4th, we’ll be kicking off our next round of classes with Franky’s Walk & Train x Paws Crossed Animal Shelter—designed to help you build a strong foundation with your puppy from the very beginning.

Puppy Basics focuses on:
🐾 Socialization
🐾 Engagement & relationship building
🐾 Confidence building
🐾 Marker training & communication
🐾 Setting your puppy up for success through all those busy puppy stages

One thing that’s especially important to us is making sure nobody feels left behind. Every puppy learns differently, and every owner does too. That’s why Aubrey also offers one-on-one support sessions if a puppy is struggling in class — included in the cost of registration.

We’re incredibly proud of the progress our first class made, and we can’t wait to welcome the next group of puppies and their people.

❤️ As always, 50% of proceeds go directly toward supporting the animals in our care at Paws Crossed.

👉 Learn more and register here:
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05/24/2026

Some shenanigans from last weeks of the Manage the Moment, Modify the Future Adult Group Class! This was week 4 of our 8-week program, and the dogs and their families are looking fantastic!
Registration for the next class will be announced soon!
Franky’s Walk & Train and Paws Crossed Animal Shelter & Adoption Centre would like to thank everyone again who is participating. Your participation is helping shelter animals in need.

05/23/2026

Meet Ritz! Ritz is a dog from Funds for Furry Friends. He got adopted, but was returned with some new challenging behaviours. So, we are giving Ritz a fighting chance by letting us see who he really is, and what his intentions are. So far… no ill intentions. Just a lot of trust issues with new people right now. I’m very excited to work with him, and I will be sharing his progress with all of you!

05/22/2026

Such a great family to work with. Can’t wait to see them take what they learned and apply and grow more on this journey ❤️

Client Testimonial:
I had a wonderful experience with the Puppy Classes offered through Franky’s Walk and Train in collaboration with Paws Crossed Animal Shelter & Adoption Centre. As someone with very limited experience raising a Golden Retriever puppy, I was initially unsure where to start. Aubrey’s guidance made all the difference for both me and my dog, KC.
She provided us with invaluable knowledge on engaging through play, as well as practical techniques for reinforcing positive behavior and addressing unwanted habits. What stood out most was her attentiveness—when she saw that we were struggling, she kindly offered a one-on-one session. I truly cannot express how grateful I am for that opportunity, as it made a significant impact on our progress.
Our biggest challenge was leash pulling during walks. Aubrey patiently worked with us, introducing a variety of tools and methods until we found the one that worked best for KC and our situation. Her dedication and personalized approach gave us confidence and clarity.
Thanks to this experience, we now feel equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to successfully raise our puppy. We are extremely happy and would highly recommend these classes to anyone starting their journey with a new dog.

Thanks again.
Connie & KC