Elite K9 Training

Elite K9 Training Certified force free dog training. Puppy classes, specialized dog training, rescue training, group classes, behavioural modification.

Visiting with Doug Haute Goat with his amazing mom Tori Broadbent today! He’s so chill and calm around all the cute anim...
06/17/2026

Visiting with Doug Haute Goat with his amazing mom Tori Broadbent today! He’s so chill and calm around all the cute animals!

Meet Isla ❤️🐾This sweet St. Bernard has had some difficult experiences and health challenges early in life, which have c...
06/16/2026

Meet Isla ❤️🐾

This sweet St. Bernard has had some difficult experiences and health challenges early in life, which have contributed to some fears and anxieties. Thankfully, she has incredibly dedicated parents who have been doing an amazing job supporting her. 💕

This photo was taken during our consultation, and we’ll soon be starting an in-home training package focused on building Isla’s confidence and helping her feel more comfortable around the outside world, other dogs, and new people.

06/11/2026

I will never forget my wedding shower, 26 years ago! It's not memorable for who was there or the fun we had....it's memorable because I was really late for it. Late because I was sitting at the veterinary hospital waiting for family members to arrive to say their goodbyes to their dog. Their 3 yr old, in perfect health husky mix that had just died from heat exhaustion. They had arrived home from work, and taken their dog for a walk. It was super hot, with a humidex. And their dog was overheated, in sun on hot pavement. and then he was gone.

They were devastated. It was heartbreaking!

And people have not learned, 26 years later I am still seeing dogs out walking, running, sitting in hot cars. People running with their dogs, riding their bikes with dogs running beside them in this heat.

Leave your dog at home!

🐾 Meet sweet Jersey! 🐾Just look at that face! 🥰 Jersey is a 10-week-old Golden Retriever puppy who recently started our ...
06/11/2026

🐾 Meet sweet Jersey! 🐾

Just look at that face! 🥰 Jersey is a 10-week-old Golden Retriever puppy who recently started our in-home puppy training program.

At our first lesson, we focused on some common puppy challenges, including house training and puppy nipping, while also laying the foundation for good manners, confidence, and life skills. 💛

Raising a puppy is about more than teaching obedience, it’s about setting them up for success through management, training, and positive experiences.

🐾 Meet Kevin! 🐾This little guy has BIG energy! We’re working on leash skills and helping him stay calmer when he sees ot...
06/10/2026

🐾 Meet Kevin! 🐾

This little guy has BIG energy! We’re working on leash skills and helping him stay calmer when he sees other dogs on walks. Like many excited pups, Kevin can pull, whine, and lunge when he spots a dog, so we’re focusing on building strong foundation skills before practicing them in real-world situations.

We’re excited to watch his progress! 💙🐕

🐾 Meet Nellie! 🐾This almost 4-month-old puppy is as sweet as can be! 💕 We had our first training lesson together and foc...
06/08/2026

🐾 Meet Nellie! 🐾

This almost 4-month-old puppy is as sweet as can be! 💕 We had our first training lesson together and focused on managing some typical puppy behaviors, including jumping up and nipping, especially around the children in the home.

Nellie’s mom has already done an amazing job building some strong foundation skills, and it definitely shows. 👏🐶 We’re looking forward to continuing her training journey, building on those great basics, and helping Nellie learn the skills she needs to be a well-mannered family companion

🐾 Meet Sweet Daisy! 🐾Daisy is about a year old and such a lovely girl! Her family has enrolled in our 8-week in-home bas...
06/04/2026

🐾 Meet Sweet Daisy! 🐾

Daisy is about a year old and such a lovely girl! Her family has enrolled in our 8-week in-home basic training program to continue building her skills and confidence. While there are no major concerns, training isn’t just about solving problems—it’s also about helping great dogs become even better companions.

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be focusing on:
✨ Stays and waits
✨ Reliable recalls
✨ Loose-leash walking
✨ Impulse control games
✨ Adding distractions and real-life challenges
✨ Generalizing skills in different environments

As Daisy becomes more reliable with each skill, we’ll continue increasing the difficulty to help her succeed in everyday situations. She’s already off to a fantastic start, and we can’t wait to watch her progress! 🐶💕

🐾 Meet Diesel! 🐾Diesel has only been in his new home for about two months, and he’s already doing an incredible job sett...
06/03/2026

🐾 Meet Diesel! 🐾

Diesel has only been in his new home for about two months, and he’s already doing an incredible job settling into family life. ❤️

Today, we had a consultation to work on some typical adjustment challenges, including over-excitability around other dogs, barking when he sees unfamiliar dogs on leash, and pulling to greet them. Our focus was on teaching skills that will help him build neutrality around other dogs while giving his owners effective strategies to manage and guide his behavior.

The best part? Diesel’s family has already done an amazing job. Before I even arrived, they had clearly put in the work—researching, allowing him the time and space to decompress, and beginning his training journey with patience and consistency

06/02/2026

REACTING TO REACTIVITY

When a dog reacts, it's natural that all the focus is on the behaviour we see in that moment, but the reaction itself is not where it begins — it's where it ends up.

Reactive behaviours like barking, lunging, snarling, growling is often the final behaviour in a much longer chain.

The reactive behaviour itself becomes the primary concern. It’s what we focus on and try to stop or “fix”.

By the time a dog reacts or explodes, the nervous system has likely already switched over to survival mode. In this state, the brain's ability to listen, learn, respond, process information or make appropriate choices is switched off.

Reactive dogs are struggling to behave differently because they no longer have access to the part of the brain that allows that to happen.

When we only focus on stopping the behaviour when it happens - we're just reacting to the reaction.

This is why working with a reactive dog often looks really boring. It's not about dramatic interventions during the explosion. It's about noticing what came before it.

When we understand why a dog is reacting, rather than simply reacting to the behaviour itself, we can start addressing the cause instead of just focusing on the symptom.

✨ Meet Simba! ✨This handsome boy is truly one of the sweetest dogs you’ll ever meet. ❤️ He’s incredibly smart, loves peo...
06/02/2026

✨ Meet Simba! ✨

This handsome boy is truly one of the sweetest dogs you’ll ever meet. ❤️ He’s incredibly smart, loves people, and last year we worked together on some leash skills, distractions, and his reactions to other dogs while out on walks.

Fast forward to today, and Simba has made amazing progress! His owner is now feeling confident on walks, and Simba can comfortably pass other dogs without any issues. 🐾👏

More recently, Simba started showing some signs of stress when his mom was leaving for work in the mornings. He was panting, pacing, and trying to block the front door as she left. Together, we put a plan in place that focused on both management and emotional change.

We introduced daily management strategies to help prevent him from becoming overwhelmed during departure times, along with a relaxation protocol designed to help him feel more comfortable and secure when his owner leaves.

The best part? Simba’s owner jumped right in and has been incredibly consistent with the plan. In just one week, she’s already seeing a huge improvement! 🌟

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