You are about to start something amazing. It is training done the right way!!!!
You will not hear any recommendations on becoming an “ alpha”. You will not hear us talk about "pack structure" or needing to show your dog who is “ dominant". These are old practices based on outdated and disproven theory. Concepts like this are not needed.
Our program uses force free training methodology and the latest in evidence based practice. Both you and your dog will enjoy it!!!
The Newfoundland’s Dog Whisperer Training Program strives to meet all your needs to aid you form a better healthier bond with your dog.
We do not teach your dog.
We teach you how to communicate with your dog so you can bring about desired behaviours allowing your dog to become a happy, healthy and valued canine member of your family.
This is accomplished through our comprehensive training programs.
The programs consist of three levels of obedience training supplemented by other optional courses and additional group activities aimed to promote a better relationship between you and your dog. All training uses positive reinforcement methods. Our training is rooted in classical and operant conditioning, counterconditioning, systematic desensitization and applied behaviour analysis. We combine instruction with real life distractions, focusing on heavy socialization and professional evidence based best practice.
Our courses vary between five and eight weeks in length, once a week, an hour a night. Class sizes are kept small and controlled. There will always be at least one trainer and one assistant trainer in each course so individual attention can be given. Our programs are meant to be fun, challenging and rewarding for both dogs and their owners.
For your convenience, we are proud to offer our program out of three locations:
A Dog’s World at 1147 Torbay Road
Kenmount Road Animal Hospital
CBS Animal Hospital
No need to travel huge distances for training. Our courses are offered next door to wherever you live.
Click on the pictures below for more details about the individual courses
