Twisted Tails Training

02/10/2026

Keep an eye out!

🚨 STOLEN PUPPY — PLEASE HELP US BRING HIM HOME 🚨

We are heartbroken to share that one of our rescue puppies has been stolen.

Last night around 5pm a potential adopter named Nicole Wakeford took our puppy Licorice for a walk and never returned. Her application states she is from Drayton Valley so we suspect they are in that area. The Bashaw and Drayton Valley RCMP are aware and assisting in this.

If you have seen a puppy being sold, given away, or suddenly showing up in your neighborhood that looks similar, please take a moment to reach out. Even the smallest tip could make a huge difference.

Please help us by:
• Sharing this post
• Keeping an eye on local online sale pages
• Contacting us immediately with any information (you can message us privately) or contact the RCMP.

No questions asked — we just want this puppy returned safely.

Let’s work together as a community to bring this little one home where he belongs. 💔🐾

11/03/2025

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🎄 Get ready for the holidays with a fun and festive workshop for you and your furry friend!
While your dog practices calm “place” training, you’ll enjoy a creative card-making session to craft a beautiful holiday card or two. 💌
This unique class combines obedience training and creativity — helping your pup stay focused amid the holiday chaos while you unwind and make something special.

**To participate, you must attend at least one Intro Class or have taken a class with us before.**
📅 Intro Class Dates: November 20th & 25th at 6:00 PM
💰 Cost: $30

You must pre-register and pay to hold your spot for each class. Space is limited!

Stay tuned — we’ll be introducing a new type of class each week. Come to them all or pick and choose your favs!
If you have any questions please reach out to Jordi with Lead With Love Canine Training or myself 😍

04/26/2025

Miss Brynn the dog (not the cat 😂) is here for a board and train to work on some manners. I train for everyday (our farm is perfect for this) ... this includes some low key cat training too 🤣🤣🤣 Bynx definitely thinks he is a dog LOL. Place work, works for all! Distractions are my favourite - this gives the dog the chance to practice all things life and be prepared for whatever comes their way ❤️

04/26/2025

Training doesn't have to look/be perfect for it be effective. I mess up all the time 😂 Half the time I just start something and see where it goes - this goes back to "Training the Dog in Front of You". I like to turn majority of the work I do into games… I take myself far less seriously which reduces frustration if I don't get the desired outcome I had in my head. It also is fun for the dog and helps strengthen that bond. Delilah ButterBean Adult Shark was a challenging dog for me to bond with. She didn't really care if she was with me or not. It wasn't until I realized her training style is negative punishment 😂 Sounds scary right?! It literally only means the "Removal of something Unpleasant" ... I happened to be the unpleasant 😂😂😂 Lilah has always wanted to do what Lilah wants to do LOL. Once I realized this I was able to learn to pay attention to what she found rewarding ... it changes ... sometimes it's going for a run, chasing sticks or playing with the others. Now we can both have fun and achieve our goals. I get my best work out of Lilah when I add a little frustration - such as rapid throwing food and not letting her get the ones she missed until she hears her release word "Break"

04/26/2025

Fun exercise for Brynn my current board and train. She is a resource guarder ... especially over her food and dishes. So now all meals come from me in one form or another. Brynn loves to sniff and follow her nose ... instead of being annoyed about it or trying to suppress it - I use it to my advantage. I'm letting her do the work and thinking while I just chill. In this exercise I really only use a couple commands (look and break). She understands "place" well by now. The whole point of this is for her to come back to me - because all good things come from me - not a bowl. LOL. This exercise also reinforces her looking at me for all things as well as impulse control. She is soooo smart. A very interesting dog to work.

04/26/2025

Brynn’s got some pretty strong opinions about what’s “hers” — and she’s not shy about defending it. That kind of resource guarding can get dangerous fast, so we’ve been working on creating structure around the things she values most.Using spatial pressure, structured feeding, and tug with rules (this is how I introduced out and leave it), she’s learning that losing something doesn’t mean the fun’s over. Sometimes she gets it back, sometimes she doesn’t — especially if it’s something she really shouldn’t have — and sometimes it’s swapped for something even better.Telling your dog no isn't the issue ... The problem is telling your dog no without instruction on what the yes is. Boundaries = freedom. Structure = safety. Clear Communication = Understanding ... And Brynn’s catching on fast. 🥰

04/26/2025

Getting your dog to work for their meals can be as simple or complex as you want. It doesn't have to take long and can easily be incorporated into your day. Today I had my coffee outside while I worked Brynn. I call this a win win LOL. She is so darn smart! So smart that it is crucial to make sure Brynn's brain is used and that she is taught what calm is. Left to her own devices without structure she makes terrible choices 😂 She is now getting better at looking at things (example the cats) and choosing on her own to ignore them or move to a different spot. It's not about perfection - it's about progress 💜

01/24/2025

10/27/2024

By giving Toffee boundaries (including physical - such as this "back tie" - yes there is slack in the lead) he can just relax and be a dog. I was vacuuming near him when he was doing this. This is part of the foundation I teach every dog.

There is no way Toffee could handle free run of the house (cue massive anxiety and bad decision making lol) - nor has he earned it.

By back tying him I am able to -

- Create healthy distance, promoting independence.

- Give him the skills and ability to just chill, even if the house is chaotic.

- Give my other dogs stress free space - introducing a new dog can be stressful for any pet ... especially when new pet is reactive. It's important to advocate and navigate for your other pets too.

- I can still get the things done that I need to, while working with Toffee as I go.

If you are going to back tie your dog please never ever leave them unattended. They can strangle/tangle themselves leading to injury or death.

10/02/2024

📌IMPORTANT📌
We have made a couple of changes to our classes

There will be 3 classes and they will run on October 15th, 22nd and 29th from 630 to 730 PM

Price $125.00
Come join us, we would love to have you 🥰

Cassandre Richer-Klingenberg Jordi Stewart

10/02/2024

Update - CANCELLED

🐾 Bluffton ~ October Group Classes are here!!! Spots are limited; register today!! 🐾

Ten minutes North of Rimbey 🐶🐾

Lead With Love Canine Training 💜

09/29/2024

WOOO Toffee is starting to be a dog! Taking away that stress of having to make decisions he isn’t equipped for and providing clear boundaries & expectations with feedback, has given him the opportunity to enjoy life as a dog!!