In Partnership Dog Training

06/19/2026

In the last week we have wrapped up two puppy classes and a trail class! Here are some of the sweet faces from those. My documentation was somewhat sub par 🙈 but the confidence building, socialization, skills learned and friends made was not!

06/17/2026

When its hot out we all function a little differently. Keep this in mind for your dog too. Chill out, expect less, take breaks, be patient and stay cool :) Its good for all of us.

05/14/2026

I've added a 2nd puppy class to the sessions that start next week and there is 1 spot left!
Classes start next Tuesday at 7pm and run for 5 weeks total in Nelson.
Register here:

Join expert-led dog training classes in Nelson, BC! Our positive reinforcement puppy socialization classes, obedience training and trail dog class help build confidence, manners, and off-leash skills. We are certified in positive reinforcement dog training and behavior consulting and BCSPCA Animal K

05/13/2026

Portrait of a sweet and sassy dog.
Some dogs are “easy” (not that many really) and some dogs really keep you on your toes. Aaaaand there’s everything in between.

This post is for all the doggy humans out there who are constantly kept on their toes and yet keep offering their dogs 110% -working to understand them,working to help them feel comfortable, working methodically and step-by-step on their dog’s training and management, and sometimes feeling,frustrated, insulted, mad or wondering if they’re doing something wrong. While the truth is: they just have a harder dog, a bigger character! All these feelings are real. I see you. And this is a shout out to you.

On behalf of your dogs thank you! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

If you meet someone with one of these dogs, especially in one of the dog’s more challenging moments, give the human some positive reinforcement, perhaps a high five and have some grace with their dog. Most importantly, remember that 95% of the time their dog is the sweetest, cutest, best pal who 5% of the time has some challenges. They are a good dog too.

05/05/2026

I love all of Patricia Mcconnell’s content. She is just a fab, smart, dog lady (to say the least)!
But this is an educational read on many fronts.

How does a dog heal if it was raised in an abusive situation? Can it ever become a “normal” dog? I’ve been asked this question often in the last week because of the release (sale, actually) of 1,500 beagles from Ridglan “Farms”, which has gotten national attention. Primarily a place that b...

05/05/2026

So many people reach out to me because they want their dog "to listen better." Generally your dogs do not have a listening problem - it's your job to show them what you have to say is meaningful and worth their while!

04/25/2026

Some sweet, happy spring faces of late!
❤️❤️❤️🐾

04/21/2026

Starting with a step that is too difficult and expecting too much too soon are common training errors I see all the time.

The first step in your training plan should be what the dog can succeed with in this moment and then progress in incremental steps from there. Training is never linear so expect a forward progress but some steps back too! Thats just normal.

04/17/2026

Congrats to the latest batch of sweet Manners Class graduates! By the final class they were holding stays while other dogs walked by, walking by dogs in a stay on a loose leash, recalling from mayhem and more! Thanks for you hard work this session everyone.

04/16/2026

Get your spot now!
(Or share with a friend who you’re hoping will! 😉)
After this there will be one more Trail Class at the end in August and that’s all for 2026!