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Relationship Based Balanced Dog Trainer
📍Serving Parkland County, AB

Board & Train • Private Lessons • Boarding
Respect | Structure | Relationship

10/28/2026

So… am I the right dog trainer for you? 👀

Maybe. Maybe not. And that’s okay!

I think one of the most important things when choosing a dog trainer is finding someone whose philosophy, methods, and expectations actually align with your own.

I’m a balanced trainer. I believe in structure, rewards, boundaries, positive motivation, biological fulfillment, fair communication, and treating every dog as an individual.

I use training tools. I believe genetics matter. I don’t think every dog needs to be everyone’s best friend and I can’t promise you’ll have a perfectly well behaved dog overnight.

I’ll celebrate your wins, be honest when things aren’t working, and probably drop some F-bombs along the way 😅

I’m not here to sugarcoat things, tell you what you want to hear, or convince you that my way is the only way.

I’m here to help you understand your dog, work through the challenges, and build a relationship that makes sense between you and your dog.

At the end of the day, I don’t need to be everyone’s cup of tea. I’d much rather work with people who genuinely align with what I believe in than try to be the right trainer for everyone.

So, after swiping through… are we a match? 👀
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10/18/2026

Welcome to the s**t show 🤪

We’ve had some new faces around here over the last couple of months. Considering my questionable social media consistency lately, I figured a reintroduction was overdue. 😅

Hey! I’m Tayler, the owner and head trainer behind SupernovaK9!

I’ve been training dogs professionally for just over 5 years, but my passion for dogs started when I was just eight years old.

From volunteering in shelters and rescues, learning alongside trainer to continuing my education and working hands-on with different breeds and behavioural challenges, it’s been a journey of constantly learning and evolving.

And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the more you know about dogs, the more you realize how little you truly know.

So what’s my training philosophy?

Respect | Structure | Relationship

I’m a balanced trainer, but I’ve never believed a label defines someone’s ethics, knowledge or ability.

I believe in training the individual dog in front of me. Genetics, temperament, environment, motivation, and the relationship between dog and handler all matter.

I believe in clear communication, fair expectations, appropriate boundaries, and allowing dogs to fulfill the drive and instincts they were bred for.

I don’t believe obedience automatically equals a well-rounded dog, nor do I believe there’s one method or tool that works for every dog.

My goal isn’t to create perfectly obedient dogs. It’s to help owners understand their dogs, build reliable communication, and develop a relationship based on mutual respect.

Because training isn’t just about the dog. Sometimes the human needs the most work 😉

Outside SupernovaK9, I’m a mom, wife, dog sport enthusiast, and someone who apparently thought multiple Belgian Malinois, a baby, and an acreage full of animals sounded like a relaxing lifestyle.

Whether you’re here for education, training advice, dog sports, or just the chaos of my life… welcome!!
I’m glad you’re here 💕

-Tayler
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07/12/2026

These aren’t meant to offend you.

They’re meant to make you think.

If one of these made you feel defensive, ask yourself why.

The truth can be uncomfortable, but that doesn’t mean you don’t love your dog.

Some of the biggest breakthroughs in training don’t happen when we teach our dogs something new. They happen when we’re willing to look at the habits, beliefs, and inconsistencies we’ve unintentionally created ourselves.

You don’t have to agree with every slide.

In fact, I expect some people won’t.

But if even one slide made you stop, question something, or see your dog from a different perspective, then this post did exactly what it was meant to do.

Dog training isn’t about protecting our ego. It’s about giving our dogs the clarity, structure, and leadership they deserve.

👇🏼Which slide hit the hardest?

Which one do you completely disagree with?
Let’s talk about it!
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05/24/2026

People have created a lot of unrealistic expectations around Dog Trainers. Honestly, a lot of those expectations hurt the dogs and owners more than they help them.

Dog Trainers are not miracle workers. We cannot “fix” your dog or guarantee perfection or regression. Even highly trained dogs can make mistakes, struggle in certain environments, or have moments of over arousal, because they are living animals.

One of the biggest misconceptions in this industry is that good dog trainers should work every dog the same. But dogs are individuals which leaves a lot of nuance in the industry. Genetics, drive, confidence, fulfillment and many other factors matter. Ethical training requires adapting to the dog in front of you. Not forcing every dog into the same scenario for the sake of the appearance.

Another major misconception especially one spread on social media, is that tools equal abuse. The reality is that tools are only as fair as the education behind the ones using them. Timing, communication, accountability and clarity matter far more than internet buzz words should matter. Misuse is abuse.

And despite what social media shows, most trainers are doing more than “playing with dogs” all day. Behind the scenes many trainers are running the entire show. Taking care of their family, cleaning kennels, creating educational content, communicating with clients, and invoicing. All while taking care of their own dogs and client dogs.

The best Dog Trainers are not the ones pretending to know everything or pretending their dogs are flawless or who have the most popular social media pages. They are usually the ones constantly learning, adapting, observing, and being transparent with the reality of working and living with dogs.
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04/16/2026

You’re not socializing your dog…
You’re overstimulating them.

Dog parks.
On-leash greetings.
Letting them “say hi” to everyone.

This creates issues.

And people wonder why their dog is reactive, frustrated, or pulling them down the road like they are trying out for the next sled dog try out.

This was created overtime when your dog expects that interaction.
They become frustrated when they are unable to reach what was desired.

Real socialization is boring.
k9 made some great posts about how good dog training is boring and you should go check them out!

It’s walking past dogs without reacting.
Existing in public without needing environmental engagement.

It’s choosing YOU over competing motivators.

Your dog doesn’t need more friends.
They need clarity, routine, and proper direction.

Neutral isn’t “mean”.
It’s what gives your dog freedom.

Comment “NEUTRAL” to get started! 👇🏼
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Address

5230 Township Road 510
Drayton Valley, AB
T0E2H0

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm

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+17782693303

Website

http://www.supernovak9.com/

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