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Creating New Canine Connections,

One Dog At A Time, Since 2004.

We'd like to Welcome You to our Dedicated Training Center,

the original first of it's kind in New Westminster.

We provide a Bright, Comfortable, Spacious 600 sq.ft. training area,

as well as a clean, sanitized, and ODOUR free environment.

~ Our Mission Statement ~

To Champion Positive, Connected, Happy & Healthy Relationships between Canines and their Families, Based on Trust, Communication and Mutual Understanding all while having fun together.

We Aim to Empower all of our Clients, with the Knowledge and Understanding on the Scientific Principals of how dogs learn, why they do what they do, and how to effect change.

~ Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement ~

Our intentions are to foster and support a Diverse and Inclusive environment, that is free from Discriminatory and / or Intimidating behaviour.

We support Equity-Seeking groups that include, but are not limited to, those represented by Gender Identity, Racialized Identity, Age, Persons with Health Conditions or Impairments of any kind, Sexual Orientation, neurodiversity, and socioeconomic status.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we will also strive to develop and enhance existing Indigenous relationships.

Educated & Knowledgable

Has been training since 2004! Professionally Accredited by The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers since 2010.

We only use POSITIVE, REWARD based training, applying the latest scientific based methods, proven to be the most effective and successful for long term results.

About Us

Experienced

With over 18 years experience, applying our skills and knowledge, we help you to identify and prioritize your dog’s behaviour concerns, and then provide you with the simplest and most practical approach to achieve your goals.

Veterinarian Recommended.

No Balanced Training, being ‘Alpha‘ or ‘Whispering’ here!

Puppy Groups

Memberships

Member of IAABC - The International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants, Pet Professional Guild, Fear Free Certified Professionals.

We adhere to LIMA - Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive Policy, In accordance with the IAABC.

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We are Educated & Credentialed

Cathie has been working with dogs since 2004 and proudly earned her CPDT-KA, Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed, designation in 2010.

The CCPDT, Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, is the leading independent certifying organization for the dog professional training industry. All trainers working at CCC must have credentials, proof of education, and / or may be logging hours to acquire their own CCPDT Certification.

Thousands of Professional Dog Trainers across North America hold CCPDT certification, as a mark of professional distinction, ethical practices and science-based training methods.

In order to achieve this professional designation, the CCPDT has very high standards, relying not only on education and an exam to measure the applicants knowledge of science based training, but applicants must also have logged 300 hours of industry experience, 225 of that must be actual hands on training experience. No other certifying organization, as we know it, requires this amount of hands on training experience prior to certification.

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To maintain the CPDT-KA designation, Certificants must complete 36 continuing education units (CEUs) by completing approved educational events during the 3 year re-certification period. Cathie regularly exceeds 36 CEUs during this period. Once again, we are not aware of any other governing body that requires proof of continuing education in order to maintain their professional designation, nor any renewal process.

Cathie's commitment to continuing education ensures that she is using up to date, verifiable information to teach her clients how to raise, train and help their dogs.

Cathie is proudly Fear-Free Certified, a member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC) and the Pet Professional Guild of Force-Free Professionals.

Group Classes

We offer a variety of group class options from Basic Life Skills & Manners, Puppy Kindergarten, Tricks Class Advanced, Loose leash walking and Recall. Nose work, Teen Play & Learn

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Puppy Socialization Program (10-16 weeks)

Each puppy play group is carefully planned to ensure every puppy has a safe, positive and successful social experience with other puppies. 1 Guardian may attend per puppy.

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Private Training

Private training sessions are dedicated for only you, and your family, to help you reach your dog training goals and / or work on challenges your dog may be having.

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Customer Testimonial:

"Cathie has been very easy to talk to and has a plethora of knowledge about reactive dogs. She was very accommodating to our personal needs and answered questions in a clear manner. She has provided many learning resources about training and dog body language, as well as opportunities for us to practice our training. She offers a semi-weekly reactive dog meet which is an excellent way to practice training in a controlled environment. It's free or by donation (to the local animal shelter) so I would recommend it to anyone seeking such opportunities. If you are looking for a trainer who uses only positive reinforcement and no averse tools or training methods, Cathie is the one for you!"

—Irene Choi

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