Tumblewood Canine

Tumblewood Canine Tumblewood Canine offers positive reinforce dog training services. We believe that every dog has the potential to be the perfect member of your family.

We’ll work with you to become a good lifelong leader for your pup, and to develop the skills they need to join you in all of life’s adventures! TUMBLEWOOD CANINE
Tumblewood Canine offers positive reinforcement dog training services that can be customized to the individual needs of you and your dog. We work with you to address training challenges and behaviour problems with customized training plan

s. DOG TRAINING PROGRAMS
1) Group Classes: Our dynamic and engaging group classes cover the critical skills needed to raise a well-rounded canine companion. Our fun, positive training environment strengthens your bond with your dog while building foundational skills and good manners. All Puppy Training and Critical Skills Workshops are capped at a maximum of 4 dogs, to ensure you get plenty of instructor time.

2) Private Training: Looking for personalized, flexible training that fits your busy schedule? Private Training is designed to help you achieve your training goals—whether you’re starting your training journey, advancing beyond basic obedience, addressing issues not covered in group classes, or tackling behavioural challenges requiring behaviour modification therapy.

3) Board and Train: A Board and Train allows us to address training challenges or behaviour problems in an immersive and controlled environment. We offer Daytime stays (similar to “doggy daycare” but with customized training throughout the day) and Overnight stays (Daytime stays plus Overnight care). Each Board and Train begins with an initial consultation to discuss and identify training objectives. We then develop a customized training plan for your dog for the duration of their stay. ABOUT US
Tumblewood Canine offers customized positive reinforcement Private Dog Training, Board and Train, and Behaviour Modification programs. We understand how frustrating and overwhelming it can be to have a dog with training or behavioural needs, especially when you don’t have the time or knowledge to address them. We’ll work with you to get to the root of your training or behaviour challenges and develop a customized program that target the specific needs of you and your dog. Let’s work together and help your dog become the perfect addition to your family. EXPERIENCE
Kim French has been training dogs personally and professionally since 2010. She decided to leave the corporate world behind to pursue dog training full-time, and founded Tumblewood Canine. Kim has completed Sue McMullen’s Dog Trainer Certification Program, is a member of the Canadian Association for Professional Dog Trainers, and is certified in Canine Emergency Health and First Aid. She has taught at various dog training schools as well as privately, and has experience in puppy development and socialization, basic obedience, competitive obedience, rally obedience, agility, scenting and canine behaviour.

I was honoured to be asked to write an article for Our Sentient Friends, an online magazine dedicated to honouring all a...
10/11/2025

I was honoured to be asked to write an article for Our Sentient Friends, an online magazine dedicated to honouring all animals everywhere. Check out my article, Why I Choose Positive Reinforcement Training on page 22!

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Puppy Kindergarten is a general course that introduces a variety of foundational skills to help start your training off ...
10/09/2025

Puppy Kindergarten is a general course that introduces a variety of foundational skills to help start your training off on the right foot. This includes topics such as; managing various puppy-related issues, socializing your puppy, teaching good manners, and introducing foundational obedience skills. Our goal is to give you the tools to lay the right foundation with your puppy and build your relationship – so you can continue their training and help them become the perfect canine companion!

This course covers the following topics:
- Getting your home ready for your new puppy
- Socializing your puppy (dogs, people, places, and situations)
- Introducing your puppy to being handled (nail trims, grooming, vet visits…)
- Discussing puppy-related topics (housetraining, nipping, crate training, chewing…)
- How to greet people and dogs appropriately (no jumping or pulling)
- Foundational obedience basics (introduction to: sit/down, sit/down maintain, loose leash walking, informal recall…)
- And more!

Puppy Kindergarten consists of six 1-hour classes (including an Intro Talk) that take place at the same time every week at Tumblewood Canine. Maximum of 4 puppies per course.

For more information, upcoming start dates, or to register visit: https://tumblewood.ca/grouptraining/puppy-training/

Our Critical Skills Workshops are intensive courses designed to help your dog develop the essential skills needed to bec...
10/09/2025

Our Critical Skills Workshops are intensive courses designed to help your dog develop the essential skills needed to become a well-mannered and well-rounded canine companion. These workshops focus on building fundamental skillsets such as remaining calm in the presence of distractions, to come to you when called, loose leash walking, and overall good manners.

Each Critical Skills Workshop includes four 1-hour group classes that take place the same time every week at Tumblewood Canine. The first class is an Intro Talk designed to help you understand how to achieve your desired results with your dog. During this session, we’ll introduce the core theories and training techniques that will be used throughout the workshop. The subsequent classes will use various games and exercises that will equip you with the necessary tools to help your dog develop their skills to a moderate-to-advanced level.

For more information, upcoming start dates or to register visit: https://tumblewood.ca/grouptraining/workshops/

We offer a variety of Specialty Classes designed to support your training journey and strengthen the bond with your dog....
10/09/2025

We offer a variety of Specialty Classes designed to support your training journey and strengthen the bond with your dog. Whether you’re looking for fun activities, confidence-building exercises, opportunities to apply skills in real-world scenarios, or advanced training options, we have the perfect class for you and your canine companion!

For more information, upcoming start dates or to register visit: https://tumblewood.ca/grouptraining/specialty-classes/

10/08/2025

Kash the 10 month old German Shepherd is learning his “foot targets,” aka how to use a ramp to get in and out of the car! Due to an upcoming surgery, he wont be able to jump in and out of the vehicle so his owners are being proactive with his training! Amazing work Kash.

If you have a dog that has high drive to perform insinctual behaviours then you likely know what this looks like. "Drive...
10/08/2025

If you have a dog that has high drive to perform insinctual behaviours then you likely know what this looks like. "Drive" in our dog refers to the innate desire to satisfy a need. An example of this could be a cattle dog who needs to run and herd, or a beagle who needs to track. Many working dogs or sporting dogs are more desired if they have high drive because it means they will follow through with their duties that we have put on them. However there is a big difference between a dog with high drive, and a dog who is exhibiting extreme or problematic behaviour in desperation to obtain things like food, toys, enrichment, or exercise. A dog with high drive will often stop the intense behaviour once the job is completed, where a dog acting out of desperation may be trying to seek out clarity and basic needs.

Not sure which one your dog is displaying? We can help!
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The Canadian Choice Award is run by a Canadian company that aims to help highlight small and medium businesses that exce...
10/06/2025

The Canadian Choice Award is run by a Canadian company that aims to help highlight small and medium businesses that excel in their industry.

Thank you to those who have already nominated us. If you want to support our nomination, or to nominate another small business visit https://canadianchoiceaward.ca/nomination/

10/04/2025

From NOSE to TOES! Our first targeting class was a huge success. We have been SO excited to teach this class! Amazing work Poppy, Lynda, Murphy, and Kobe! Your shaping skills are out of this world, and what a great way to learn some new skills! 🤩

To train any animal effectively, we need to appreciate that animal's distinctive natural attributes, especially how it u...
10/01/2025

To train any animal effectively, we need to appreciate that animal's distinctive natural attributes, especially how it understands the world and how it learns. And then we need to follow a training system that fits those attributes, rather than fights against them.

10/01/2025

Impulse control is one of the most important foundations for a well-behaved dog. From calmly waiting at the door to resisting the urge to jump or sn**ch food, it’s all about building trust, focus, and a stronger bond between you and your pup. 💛

We’re so proud of how far these pups have come. Keep up the amazing work!

10/01/2025

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Campbellville, ON

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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