Please note:  We are not teaching classes at this time.

We believe in using positive methods to train animals, whether a dog, cat, rabbit or donkey.  We do not believe in harsh corrections, choke chain nor prong collars, nor forcing an animal to do something.  Instead we find what the animal wants, what motivates her, such as a particular bit of food, playing with a ball, having her bum scratched, or something as simple as wanting the door to be opened so she can go outside to play.  However, positive does not mean permissive; there are rules in our house and the dogs and cats are expected to learn them.

For dog training, we highly recommend Sally Keats of Hi Tide Dog Training.  Sally is based in Saanich (Victoria) on Southern Vancouver Island.  She teaches obedience classes using clicker training, using only positive methods.  Sally also offers private lessons, including in home consultations, for those who want more instruction or help with problems they may be having with their puppies or dogs.  Sally teaches all levels of Agility classes, from beginners, to those who are competing.  Sally competes with her own dogs in Agility, and not only has done very well, but also understands how to pass on those skills.  (Some people are great at what they do but cannot teach others: Sally can do both.)  For more information on classes or private lessons, please visit Hi Tide's web site.

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Useful Training Links

Karen Pryor's ClickerTraining.com - tons of free information for dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, birds, etc.  Karen Pryor's web site has numerous excellent articles as well as
books, videos and clickers, and other training tools available for sale. 
It's neat simply to see what's new or read about positively training dogs, horses, birds, cats...even people!

Animal Behaviour Associates are Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists who offer effective, sensible and scientifically based information about pet behavior, training and problems.  They also teach online and tele courses for pet owners, handlers, trainers and professional dog trainers.

Helping Fido.com - useful information and products you need to understand, prevent and manage your dog’s behaviour.

Behaviour resources for cats are more difficult to find, and we recommend Helping Kitty.com for litterbox problems, to destructive behavior, to helping cats get along with each other and with other family members.

DragonFly Farm - Sue Ailsby from Saskatchewan offers great training advice, including clicker training, training basic behaviours, and much more.

Mars, chocolate American Pit
Bull Terrier on the Agility table

Razzle and friend

Jake, Coonhound x
playing ball

Gio, Cane Corso, 1 year