Lead Right Dog Training

Lead Right Dog Training We specialize in dogs with all behavioural issues and training needs. We work with all breeds big and small, and of ALL ages.

Meet Isla View (yep… “I love you”) also known as Stinker. Forest explorer, ocean fetch queen, carrot lover… and once rea...
04/16/2025

Meet Isla View (yep… “I love you”) also known as Stinker. Forest explorer, ocean fetch queen, carrot lover… and once reactive toward female dogs.🐶

What changed?
Training gave her the confidence (and her humans the tools) to enjoy life without constant stress.

Curious about her journey?
Swipe to meet Isla and see how freedom and structure can live in harmony.

Socialization isn’t about turning your reactive dog into a social butterfly.It’s about helping them feel safe enough to ...
04/10/2025

Socialization isn’t about turning your reactive dog into a social butterfly.

It’s about helping them feel safe enough to stay calm,even when other dogs are around.

Each peaceful moment is a win.

Each ignored dog is progress.

One day, it’ll all add up.

What’s been the biggest social win you’ve had with your dog lately?

Dog owners in Nanaimo, this one’s for you.If your walks are filled with barking, pulling, or reactivity, you don’t have ...
04/05/2025

Dog owners in Nanaimo, this one’s for you.

If your walks are filled with barking, pulling, or reactivity, you don’t have to go it alone.

We’re hosting a FREE Reactive Dog Class on April 6th at Maffeo Sutton Park, and it’s your chance to:

✔️ Learn what’s really going on with your dog

✔️ Discover training tools that actually work

✔️ Connect with a supportive, no-judgment community

✅ All dogs welcome, but you must register in advance.

Spots are limited. Click here to reserve your space 👉 https://shorturl.at/4qkoo

“I didn’t want to walk my dog anymore…”That’s how one of my students started her story. She wasn’t lazy. She was overwhe...
04/02/2025

“I didn’t want to walk my dog anymore…”

That’s how one of my students started her story. She wasn’t lazy. She was overwhelmed. Embarrassed. The barking, the lunging, it felt like failure.

Through my Lead Right course, she found structure. Simplicity. And finally, confidence. Now? Calm walks. Real connection.

You’re not alone. Let’s change your story too.

Lead Right will be in Victoria next eeek Saturday! If you would love a lesson, consult, or tune up just let us know ♥️🐾
03/27/2025

Lead Right will be in Victoria next eeek Saturday! If you would love a lesson, consult, or tune up just let us know ♥️🐾

Betty used to bark at anything unfamiliar. Now? She just moved into a new house… and settled in with calm confidence.Her...
03/26/2025

Betty used to bark at anything unfamiliar. Now? She just moved into a new house… and settled in with calm confidence.

Her journey with training hasn’t just changed her, it’s changed how her humans feel too: hopeful.

Want to know how she got here?

Swipe to meet Betty and discover what consistency + the right support can do.

To our incredible clients thank you 🥰🌸Thank you for trusting us with your dogs.🌸Thank you for showing up, even when it’s...
03/25/2025

To our incredible clients thank you 🥰

🌸Thank you for trusting us with your dogs.
🌸Thank you for showing up, even when it’s hard.
🌸Thank you for asking thoughtful questions and being open to feedback.
🌸Thank you for doing the work day in and day out.
🌸Thank you for believing your dogs are capable of more.
🌸And thank you for letting us walk that journey with you.

To those of you who trained with us a while back and continue to support what we do your loyalty means more than I can ever say. ♥️

The way you welcome new team members and continue to trust that everyone here at Lead Right has your dog’s best interest at heart it fills me with so much gratitude. ✨

We see you. We appreciate you.
And we’re so honored to be part of your dog’s story. 🌈

With love,
Dana and The Lead Right Team

Does your dog get birthday zoomies? Or a full-blown pupcake party?We want to know, when’s your pup’s birthday, and how d...
03/23/2025

Does your dog get birthday zoomies? Or a full-blown pupcake party?

We want to know, when’s your pup’s birthday, and how do you celebrate it?

Drop their special day (and traditions) in the comments. 🎂

Meet Gunner. 1.5 years old. Obsessed with fetch. Anxious and reactive… until now.After just one week of board & train, h...
03/22/2025

Meet Gunner. 1.5 years old. Obsessed with fetch. Anxious and reactive… until now.

After just one week of board & train, his first walk felt like a completely different dog.

Want to know what changed everything?

Swipe to find out how training gave Gunner and his family a new leash on life. 🐾

Your dog’s past doesn’t define them, but that doesn’t mean every challenge disappears overnight.Progress isn’t about per...
03/14/2025

Your dog’s past doesn’t define them, but that doesn’t mean every challenge disappears overnight.

Progress isn’t about perfection. It’s about understanding, adapting, and finding what works for your dog. Some behaviors may always need management, and that’s okay.

Transformation looks different for every dog, and the most important thing? Meeting them where they are.

📢 What’s one thing that’s helped you and your dog navigate challenges? Drop it in the comments, your story could help someone else! 👇🐕

🐾 Zeus has entered the chat… and probably stolen a sock on his way in. 🧦😂This 1.5-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi loves ba...
03/13/2025

🐾 Zeus has entered the chat… and probably stolen a sock on his way in. 🧦😂

This 1.5-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi loves bacon, cheese, and keeping his mom on her toes. But behind all that personality, he’s working on reactivity and trust at Lead Right Dog Training.

Watch to see Zeus’s journey and how training is helping him become the best version of himself!

Drop a 🧦 in the comments if your dog is a sock thief too!

03/11/2025

🐾 Feel like your dog only listens when they feel like it? You’re not alone.

Teaching eye contact is a simple but powerful way to build engagement and help your dog focus on you. The result? Better training, stronger communication, and a pup who actually listens when you call their name.

💡 Want to see how easy it is? Watch the video and try it with your pup today. Tag me in your progress, I’d love to see how they’re doing!

🐾 Meet Dino (aka Dino Bino), the almost 3-year-old Mexican Mix Special with a love for snuggles, naps, and keeping a clo...
03/08/2025

🐾 Meet Dino (aka Dino Bino), the almost 3-year-old Mexican Mix Special with a love for snuggles, naps, and keeping a close eye (and loud bark) on the resident squirrel! 🐶🐿️

Dino joined Lead Right Dog Training to work on leash manners (because walking into legs isn’t ideal) and to tone down the barking at strangers and everything that moves outside. With a little training, he’s already making big strides!

💡 Swipe through to follow Dino’s journey and see how training is helping him become his best self.

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Your dog’s anxiety isn’t random, it’s a learned behavior. And the best part? It can be unlearned. 🐶Most owners don’t rea...
03/07/2025

Your dog’s anxiety isn’t random, it’s a learned behavior. And the best part? It can be unlearned. 🐶

Most owners don’t realize that comforting a scared dog with “It’s okay” or extra cuddles actually reinforces their fear. Instead of helping, it teaches them that panic gets attention. But don’t worry, there’s a way to turn things around.

With the right training, controlled exposure, and consistency, you can build your dog’s confidence and help them stay calm in any situation.

Swipe through to learn how to break the anxiety cycle and take the first step toward a calmer, more confident dog!

03/02/2025

Imagine taking your puppy for a walk, but instead of a calm stroll, you’re being dragged toward every dog, person, and moving leaf. Sound familiar? 🐾😅

Here’s the thing. Your puppy doesn’t need to say hi to every dog or every person. Socialization isn’t just exposure. It’s about teaching boundaries. If they learn that every sight means instant engagement, they’ll develop leash-pulling habits that turn into full-blown reactivity as adults.

The good news? You can teach your pup calm, controlled walking now and avoid the struggle later. I’ll be sharing more about this soon, including what to do with fearful dogs, but tell me. Does your dog pull on walks? Let’s talk about it in the comments!

🐾 Meet Rusty (aka Bubba, Baby, Little Guy), the 6-month-old Border Collie who is full of energy, sass, and a serious lov...
02/27/2025

🐾 Meet Rusty (aka Bubba, Baby, Little Guy), the 6-month-old Border Collie who is full of energy, sass, and a serious love for cheese! 🧀🐶

His favorite pastimes? Shoving his toys in his parents’ faces for a game of tug-of-war and herding his sister because, well… she looks like a tiny sheep. 🐑😂

Rusty joined Lead Right Dog Training to work on his reactivity toward people and other dogs, as well as learning that “come here” actually means come here. With his sharp mind and focus, training is already making a big difference!

💡 Swipe through to follow Rusty’s journey and see how training is helping him become his best self.

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02/27/2025

🐶 Your dog’s behavior affects more than just them, it affects you too.

Reactivity is stressful. A pulling dog means a frustrating walk. Resource guarding can quickly become dangerous. If they don’t listen at home, they won’t listen in public.

But change is possible. With the right training, you can turn chaos into calm, stress into confidence, and frustration into a stronger bond with your dog.

We’ve helped countless owners transform their dogs, and we can help you too.

Hit this link to get started: http://bit.ly/4ki3UBx

02/23/2025

✨ A Life Changing 6 Weeks for Peach

Garrett and Sam knew Peach was a sweet soul, but her reactivity, resource guarding, and obedience struggles made everyday life unpredictable. More than anything, they feared putting her training in someone else’s hands.

Fast forward six weeks and that fear has turned into trust. Peach has grown in ways they never imagined. She’s calmer, more confident, and they finally have the structure to enjoy life together stress free.

We’re so grateful to have been part of Peach’s journey. If you’re struggling with your dog’s behavior, know that there is a way forward 🐾💙

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Dana Nielsen is the Owner, and head trainer at Lead Right. She has grown up with dogs and has a passion for all animals. Currently in a program to become a certified Equine and Canine Physiotherapist; she looks to not only train dogs but be able to help them physically as well.

Her journey to becoming a dog trainer began while reaching out for aggression training with her own dog. In doing so she met her mentor who saw she had a natural talent and understanding for canine behaviour. She soon began her apprenticeship with the animal behaviourist and specializing in aggression rehabilitation.

“I love being able to help a dog and owner create a real working relationship. We have so many owners coming to us feeling completely lost and helpless. Whether their dog is exhibiting aggressive behaviour, dragging them on the leash, barking constantly, or bouncing off the walls, it can be stressful - quite the opposite feeling people imagine when owning a dog. Above all I love being able to keep a dog from continuing down the wrong path to an often unfortunate end. I believe all dogs can be trained and rehabilitated- Its just about helping them understand what is expected of them and the role that they play in the family.”