Train and Simple Dog Behaviour Consulting

Train and Simple Dog Behaviour Consulting Kate Woods, IAABC-ADT, FFCP

Sometimes there ARE quick fixes in dog training 😅You’re going for a walk with your snacky dog. You’re kinda tired, a lit...
06/01/2026

Sometimes there ARE quick fixes in dog training 😅

You’re going for a walk with your snacky dog. You’re kinda tired, a little distracted, or maybe even a bit cranky. Would you you rather:

• Wrestle your dog repeatedly throughout the “relaxing” outing together over stuff they shouldn’t be eating

or

• Get a $20 muzzle and spend the first 5 minutes of the walk with some cheesy treats and the rest of it having a genuinely nice time

Handler’s choice!

Yes, training is important, too! Forbidden snacking/scavenging is a big part of my upcoming City Clickers class. But everybody needs a break sometimes, including you.

It’s totally okay to manage the behaviour when you’re not 100% available for training.

05/30/2026

Before there was Rory, there was Greta. Rory would not have the care she does if Greta had not shown me how.

I’ve told her story here before, but the feelings are what linger most. It’s been over a year since she left me for the moon, and I still cry every day. I know, without a doubt, that I did the right thing in letting her go. That doesn’t take any of the pain away. It just wasn’t fair.

Greta was my first border collie. My first dog on my own, truly. My first dog with behaviour problems I could not solve. She was the first dog who really made me earn their effort. She was the first of so many things, and may have been – dare I say, I hope she was – the last of just as many.

Gretty girl, you were the bravest and most ferocious dog I’ve known, despite your fear of almost everything in life. You loved as hard as you fought, even if you couldn’t trust me.

Greta, baby, you were like no other before you and none who’s yet to come. I simply could not find another you, and I don’t know how I’d survive if I did.

O Greta, my Greta, you were a whole and unrelenting madness, in yourself and unto me. You knew what you needed. I’m sorry I so often had to stand in your way.

Greta, I loved you – love you – with my whole heart. I sometimes wonder how there’s room for anyone else in there. Somehow, there is. I hope you never shrink yourself just to make space.

Greta, I’m sorry I asked so much of you. You never were greedy. I just couldn’t see past you when you were around. I never wanted to.

Greta, you were everything, and now you are gone. I miss you.

Video description: A series of clips showing Greta, a black and white border collie. The clips show her in a variety of settings, looking sick, scared, or angry. There are also clips of her making progress with tough cooperative care skills. Greta passed away on April 22, 2025. I chose compassionate euthanasia over forcing her to endure more medical interventions that she could not tolerate.

POV: You have a good dog who sometimes behaves a little badly! All you want is to feel like you have a calm, cool, and c...
05/26/2026

POV: You have a good dog who sometimes behaves a little badly! All you want is to feel like you have a calm, cool, and collaborative relationship with your dog, but they sometimes drive you a little bananas. We’ve all been there.

My brand-new online class is designed to get you through the unexpected distractions of life, and it’s open for registration! At the time of posting, there are still four (4) spots left. If you’re more of a country mouse, you can still play! You and your dog can tag along and learn how to apply these skills to critters, livestock, and stinky organic temptations, too.

City Clickers starts July 9, with the first meeting on July 16.

You’ll practice skills at your own pace, with video coaching each week to keep you on track. You’ll also have access to a discussion forum where you can post your progress and ask questions.

The best part is that just a couple of skills will get you through dozens of situations!! You’ll have plenty of practice so you can master them over the course of the class. It’s not your grandma’s obedience class. It’s a practical solution to a pain-in-the-butt problem.

Link in my bio and image descriptions to come!

Start: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Meetings: July 16, 23, 30, Aug 13, 20, 27
Time: 3:45 pm ADT (6:45 pm UTC)
Cost: $300 CAD or about $220 USD

Questions? Let me know in the comments!

My Rory rides in a stroller sometimes! We get all kinds of looks, but it really is her best protection sometimes.
05/24/2026

My Rory rides in a stroller sometimes! We get all kinds of looks, but it really is her best protection sometimes.

I would simply lose my mind without rules for my puppy!! Images: Rory the terrier puppy sitting on asphalt, looking expe...
05/24/2026

I would simply lose my mind without rules for my puppy!!

Images: Rory the terrier puppy sitting on asphalt, looking expectantly at the camera. There is text on each slide.

1. Three rules that kept me sane while raising a puppy

2. Focus on making positive memories, not perfection

3. Hire other dog trainers to take her on social outings

4. Sign up for insurance before she comes home

5. What’s your puppy-raising advice to your future self?

05/21/2026

I’m not saying you should give up, but… instead of trying to imagine a Protocol for every possibility, what if I told you it could be as easy as teaching one or two or MAYBE three simple, reliable, and durable core skills?

Join me for 6 weeks of City Clickers, starting in July! You can grab a spot at the link in my bio, if there are still any left by the time you see this. 😎

Classroom opens July 9
Meetings July 16, 23, 30, Aug 13, 20, 27
Thursdays, 3:45 PM or 7:15 PM ADT
100% online
Live meetings, self-study lessons

$300 CAD (~$220 USD)

NEW this term: Dedicated discussion forums!

This class is for the go-everywhere dog who just needs a little help minding their business sometimes. I’ve designed the class with city living in mind. I’ll even put my parsimony where my mouth is: Your lessons will be littered with real examples and demos and yes, bloopers, from my own active, busy dogs living here in an urban centre.

Fancy yourself more of a country mouse? You can make good use of these skills in any environment, from getting through vet visits, to transporting your dog from the car to the ring at dog sports and classes, to managing scavenging and critter-gawking when you’re nature walking.

Video: A series of clips showing Rory the terrier encountering a variety of challenging and unexpected events. She gets through them with the right support!

These are the skills you *actually* need to get around town with your dog. You can even learn these skills in the comfor...
05/19/2026

These are the skills you *actually* need to get around town with your dog. You can even learn these skills in the comfort (and air conditioning 😅) of your home. Training is a great way to keep yourself and your dog busy during the heat of the summer. This training just happens to be practical AND fun!

City Clickers is designed for the dog who WANTS to go places, even if they might need to learn to mind their business when they do. The examples in this class are specific to urban (or maybe suburban) environments, and they’re focused on getting behaviour when you’re not *quite* prepared for what life throws at you. This isn’t absolute “obedience.” It’s functional “obedience.”

You just can’t train for everything, and cities are full of… well… everything! From unexpected wildlife to scary noises to wildly entitled strangers, you need a plan for the times when there is no plan.

This is your “Wow, your dog is SO well behaved!!!” class.

This is your “We’re not friendly, seeya!!!” class.

This is your “Sh*t… sh*t… okay, we got this!” class.

I’ll be introducing a new format with this class: You’ll have access to self-study lessons, weekly video meetings, and a dedicated discussion board… all in the same place!

Interested? Check out my City Clickers highlight or the link in my bio to register.

City Clickers
Online, rewards-focused dog training class
$300 CAD / ~$220 USD
6 weeks / Thursdays
Classroom opens July 9

Image description to follow in comments.

Content warning: Pet loss One day, I’ll write about the many differences and a few gut-wrenching similarities between my...
05/18/2026

Content warning: Pet loss

One day, I’ll write about the many differences and a few gut-wrenching similarities between my two black-and-white dogs. But for now, I just need to forgive myself. I did my best to play the hand Greta was dealt, and I’ve promised Rory I’ll do the same for her.

If I had a do-over, I’d probably change a few things. That wouldn’t guarantee a different outcome, though. If I can accept that I can’t control everything, then I can accept that everything wasn’t my fault, either. I hope I can find peace in this.

If you can relate, or if you find yourself wondering what things might be like if only you’d done something differently… I hope you can make room for peace, too.

Image descriptions: A black-and-white border collie stands looking out over a foggy beach at low tide. The text, spread over several slides, says, “If you’d done everything right… if you’d caught it right away… if everyone had believed you… if you’d had the right insurance… if nothing and no one had stood in your way… she still might not be here.”

The dog is Greta, my border collie I chose to euthanize last year. It had become clear that her poor quality of life would not improve. Treatment options for her medical conditions were limited by her aggressive behaviour, which in turn was made worse by poorly treated/uncontrolled medical conditions.

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