Dog Trainers in Atlantic Canada

Training a dog is hard work. It requires dedication to the cause, a lot of patience, and knowing how to do it. Many regular dog owners can’t do it effectively. That’s why they hire dog trainers.

You can find a dog trainer in your province here:

• Nova Scotia
• Prince Edward Island
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland

Remember, you can take a well behaved dog just about anywhere!

And on that note, the Saint John's Ambulance Therapy Dog Program builds on a proud tradition of community service by bringing the benefits of pet companionship to those who are isolated, ill or residing in long-term care facilities.

Here are some wonderful free articles on canine behavior to get you on the right track in the meantime.

Finding A Balance: Issues of Power in the Dog/Human Relationship

by Suzanne Clothier

Booklet, 32 pages

Finding A Balance examines the differences between canine & human perceptions of power and leadership. What we consider loving and responsible behavior, our dogs may see as ineffective leadership.
This booklet offers tips on evaluating the balance of power in your household, as well as easy to use, commonsense guidelines for establishing or restoring a healthy balance to your relationship with your dogs.
If your goal is a friendship, not a dictatorship, Finding A Balance will help you recognize your dog's cultural needs for leadership and find ways to meet those needs in a holistic and loving way.

The Seven Cs: A Guide to Training & Relationships

by Suzanne Clothier

Booklet, 27 pages

Since it first appeared in the Camp Dances With Dogs workbook, this charming little booklet has been a favorite with Suzanne's fans. This humorous, thoughtful look at seven key points of a healthy relationship has even been used as a handout by Dr. Helen Greven during her 1996 lecture for the International Society of Psychodramatists.
Clothier examines these 7 key points of the dog/human relationship: creativity, consistency, communication, congruency, condition, clarity and confidence.
Where else will you find a discussion of dogs & people sprinkled with quotes from Shakespeare, George Burns and Cool Hand Luke?