Dogma Training

06/24/2026

Fear and reactivity get used interchangeably all the time. They're not the same thing and the difference changes everything about how we help.

Swipe through to learn what each one actually looks like. Then head to the blog for the full breakdown, including the three most common drivers of reactivity and why getting this distinction right matters so much: https://bit.ly/4vtDOAO

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the dads who throw the ball one more time, save the best spot on the couch for the dog, and do so much for their families. 🐾

06/20/2026

Dog Dad: noun. Swipe through and count how many hit a little too close to home.

Happy Dog Dad's Day to every single one of you. You earned it. 🐾

06/19/2026

Introducing Boarding School 🏡🎓

We've actually been quietly running this with our members for a while now and it's time to share it more widely.

Boarding School is our most immersive training program: instead of a kennel or facility, your dog lives and trains in a real home. Real furniture, real routines, real-life distractions. It's the kind of progress that's hard to build anywhere else.

We have limited availability this summer, from the end of July through the first week of August, before we start booking for September.

Already a Dogma member? You can apply for these spots directly.

🔗 Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/4ett7bH

06/19/2026

On June 16, 2009, Megan Coleman started with us in daycare.

Seventeen years later, she's still here.

She has moved through so many roles over the years and completed her DDT (Dogma Dog Trainer) certification along the way. Her dog Jethro became one of our very first mentor dogs. These are older, settled dogs who help new or nervous dogs learn the ropes and feel safe, and he was a pro. We often joked that we could leave him to supervise the groups on his own because he had such a skill at keeping everyone settled and breaking up conflict before it happened. Jethro isn't with us anymore, but Megan now shares her life with cuties Bogie and Maisie.

A few years ago, personal challenges meant Megan needed to slow down. She now works part-time and has found a home helping run KinderPups and helping as needed. She still lights up every time she's in with the dogs and has creative ways to fill their days.

We didn't lose her when life got harder. We found a way to adapt together.

Leading the way for a new way of doing things doesn't mean you always get it right. We have made mistakes along the way. We focus on progress over perfection, always learning and adapting as we go, even now, twenty years in.

People come and go in any business. That's normal and it's fine. But some people trust the process. They stick with you through the slow seasons and the chaotic ones, through the changes and the growing pains, and they grow alongside you the whole way.

Megan is one of those people. Steadfast through all of it. That kind of consistency is rare and I appreciate her more than she probably knows.

Seventeen years is a long time to stay anywhere. It's an even longer time to stay somewhere and still genuinely love it.

I think about what that kind of loyalty actually means. It's not just about a paycheque. It's about loving what you do, feeling like your work matters, and trusting that the people around you will adjust when life asks something different of you.

Thank you, Megan, for 17 incredible years. Here's to many more. 🎉

06/17/2026

Gift Giver. Shadow. Leaner. Snuggler. Watcher. Every dog has one.

👉 Swipe through and tell us which one is yours in the comments 🐾

06/16/2026

Bringing home a puppy is one of the best things you'll ever do. It is also full of challenges. Like the sleepless nights. The potty training. The jumping. The "why is my puppy doing that?!" moments at 2am.

We can help.

This Friday, June 19th at 6:30 pm, Shelley Cherniawsky, our Director of Behaviour & Education, is hosting Project Puppy. A human-only seminar designed to help new and future puppy owners feel genuinely prepared for real life with their dog.

She will cover everything from socialization, sleep routines, enrichment, potty training, to managing excitement and jumping. Plus, how to prevent problems before they start. And there will be plenty of time for your questions.

Free for members / $15 for non-members.

Registration is required. Grab your ticket at https://bit.ly/3PxcQJ5

06/15/2026

If leash reactivity has been making walks feel like a battle, we have good news.

Reactive Foundations starts tomorrow night at 6:30 and this class consistently fills fast for a reason. We go beyond management strategies to build the kind of foundation that actually sticks, so you and your dog can head into summer with a little more confidence and a lot less stress.

Don’t wait on this one. Grab your spot through the link in our bio!

06/14/2026

Did you know your puppy's first visit to Dogma is completely free?

Our Puppy Success Session is 30 minutes - you come with your puppy, meet our trainers, see the space, and get every question answered. No commitment, no pressure.

For the families who've come in, it's usually the moment everything clicks.

If you have a puppy under 5 months, this is your next step. Book at https://bit.ly/4v4eBwt

06/14/2026

Please be responsible with your dogs in all of our beautiful parks. We have many wonderful off-leash parks where our dogs can run free. Let’s do our best to keep our dogs, others, and wildlife safe 🐾

🐕 “But my dog is friendly!”

Wildlife don’t know that. 🦌🐻

Keeping dogs on leash in Banff National Park helps protect wildlife, other visitors, and your pet too.

Even well-behaved dogs can:
🐾 Stress wildlife
🐾 Trigger defensive behaviour from animals like elk or bears
🐾 Disturb sensitive habitat
🐾 Put themselves at risk if they run into dangerous wildlife

A leash is one of the simplest ways to help keep tails wagging and wildlife wild. 🏔️
✔️ Keep dogs on a leash at all times
✔️ Stay on designated trails
✔️ Pick up and pack out pet waste

Off-leash dogs in Banff National Park can lead to fines up to $25,000. Thanks for doing your part to help protect this special place for people, pets, and wildlife alike: https://ow.ly/tfoj50Z5MSt