K9 Awareness is a leading provider of dog training classes that are rooted in the latest science-based canine development principles. Terra MacLean is the proud owner of this company, and she is a dedicated and highly experienced trainer and behavior consultant. Terra's passion for assisting rescue dogs and other animals has been her lifelong career for over 15 years. At K9 Awareness, you will find a team of exceptional and knowledgeable staff who are committed to imparting valuable training to your dogs. Their primary aim is to enhance the awareness of dog owners through their services and exceptional customer care, fostering fulfilling relationships between owners and their beloved dogs. It's worth noting that all the trainers at K9 Awareness employ positive and force-free training methods, ensuring a humane and effective approach to teaching. K9 Awareness goes beyond just training by offering a safe and welcoming daycare environment for dogs of all ages, shapes, and sizes. They also provide a range of healthy treat options for purchase and offer a selection of raw food. Moreover, K9 Awareness offers a diverse array of dog training classes tailored to puppies, adult dogs, and even sporting scent detection enthusiasts. They also organize various classes and seminars dedicated to advancing the field of dog training and enhancing the bond between dogs and their owners.
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• Dedicated and Experienced Trainer
• Early Drop-Off Available upon Request
• Over 12 Years of Experience.
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K9 AWARENESS REVIEWS
Terra MacLean is the new owner of K9 Awareness and it's so rare to see an experienced & educated dog trainer running a doggy daycare! The daycare uses the absolute best practices when it comes to doggy interactions and takes special care that dogs aren't bullied or acting inappropriate - which isn't always the case with doggy daycares. Would definitely recommend owners use this as their daycare or location for doggy training.
K9 awareness provides our organization with a location to provide our wellness animal certifications. They are absolutely wonderful. The location is spacious, and very clean. As a non-profit we greatly appreciate the giving attitude that the K9 awareness has and the highly professional nature of their team. We are proud to have them help support our organization and look forward to our continued work with them!
Similar to other reviews here. My dog loves to go, comes home exhausted, never any issues. Sometimes we call to book the appointment on speaker phone so he can hear their voices and he perks right up. We recommend them to friends who ask.
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CW Canine Consulting at Mr. Pet’s helps you and your four-legged friend find balanced harmony by calming chaos one paw at a time. They offer a wide variety of classes, workshops and seminars for all ages and stages. Group classes are a great way to work with your dog on a weekly basis and continue to grow and build your relationship together. Group classes are offered at Mr. Pet’s in St. Albert and The Dog Shoppe in Devon. Feel free to join them for their free monthly Meditation Pack Walks. It doesn't matter if it is obedience or behavioral issues you are having he specializes in both. He does assess your problems and works with you to come up with solutions. They offer instruction through both group and private lessons, emphasizing training methods that do not rely on treats, clickers, or any other external training aids.
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• Certified Dog Trick Instructors
• Open Seven Days a Week
• Has Gift Cards.
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Before the Basics 2hour Puppy Information Session $189 (tax Included)
The Basics $309.75(tax Included)
Behaviour Based Basics $309.75 (tax Included)
Beyond the Basics $309.75 (tax Included)
Do More with Your Dog Trick Class $309.75 (tax Included)
Nosework - Level One $295 (tax Included)
Nosework - Level Two $295 (tax Included)
Treadmill Training $68.25 (tax Included)
Phone Consultation $68.25 (tax Included)
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CW CANINE CONSULTING AT MR. PET’S REVIEWS
When we adopted our senior rescue we hired Christine to provide private training in our home. We followed up with group training and it was fantastic. This spring we adopted a puppy from a rescue and due to Covid, it was difficult to socialize her. We signed our puppy up for training and between the blended online and in person classes, along with Socials, we have made huge strides in socializing our puppy. We recommend CW Canine to all of our friends.
We have had 2 private and one group session with Christine and CW Canine Consulting. She absolutely loves animals and has their best interests in mind. If she provides a tactic that doesn’t work with your pup, she works with you to find new solutions. She came highly recommended by multiple people, and now we’re happy to provide one ourselves. We definitely recommended CW Canine Consulting - Buddy and Eddie love them too.
Christine and her amazing team have helped us "mostly" create a pretty great pup! LOL They have a great sense of animal well being, and community. Every class is full of laughs and tons of knowledge!! Highly recommend.
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Nurtured Canine stands as one of the renowned dog training companies in St. Albert, dedicated to assisting dog owners in realizing their full potential. Their unwavering commitment extends to achieving optimal results in areas such as recall, leash training, and puppy training. At Nurtured Canine, their approach commences with a deep understanding of your dog's unique circumstances. Their mission revolves around providing a warm and welcoming experience for all dogs and their owners. They meticulously reinforce behaviors in various settings, under different distractions and pressures, ensuring your dog's responsiveness remains unwavering regardless of the situation. As dog trainers, their pledge is to maintain transparency and honesty, even in the face of challenging behavioral issues. With consistent effort and patience, they have the capability to mitigate and ultimately resolve problem behaviors.
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• Specializes in Behavior Modification, Leash Work, Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience, and Board + Trains
• IACP Certified
• Serves in Edmonton and Surrounding Area.
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NURTURED CANINE REVIEWS
We adopted a three year old dog named Holly in November 2022. When we got her home we found out how much anxiety she had and did not settle at all or like our other two dogs. We contacted Melissa a few days later after and she did a home consult to assess Holly and give us some advice. Some of the key areas of concern we had over and above the anxiety were the dogs fighting with each other, resource guarding and biting at us when frustrated. Melissa established a training program for Holly and she did lessons over a two month period and very quickly we could see positive changes in her behaviour and she started to calm. It’s now the third week of February and Holly is a much calmer and loving dog and now gets excited to see the other dogs. This would not have been possible if it was not for Melissa’s training expertise and caring for Holly. We would highly recommend Melissa and her team if you have a dog that needs training. Our experience was a total success!
Where do I start! There is not enough words to describe Melissa and her team with what she has done with training our German Shepherd Bear! They did what I thought to be near next to impossible. They gave Bear and I the confidence and taught me the necessary tools I needed to learn to make sure Bear would be successful intragating into our rather large dog family. Best part is he loved going for training! He loved his people at Nurtured Canine too.
Melissa has helped us through thick and thin with our puppy. Training him was a breeze with her because she offered us real life situational support, tips and tricks, and ensured we stayed on track. She responds quickly to any requests we have and she is truly passionate about her work with our puppy. We couldn't have picked a better trainer to support us through this journey. I couldn't recommend Melissa more as a trainer both for her professionalism as well as her love of dogs. Thank you, Melissa!
We adopted a one-year-old yorkiepoo named Kali two years ago. Upon bringing him home, we noticed that he had major issues like window barking, stubbornness, and biting. We enlisted the services of two other trainers prior to Nurtured Canine but did not get the results we were looking for. In fact, after the second trainer, Kali got worse. He continued to aggressively bite us when we groomed him as well as ignore our commands. Finally, after he gave my husband a severe bite, we knew we either needed to re-home our dog or get serious help. At our wit’s end, we contacted Melissa with Nurtured Canine. When we met up with her, she immediately made us feel comfortable and heard. We could tell right away that she loves dogs and is passionate about training them. We chose the board and train program for Kali and it was probably the BEST DECISION we made for him. Kali came home a new dog! Overall, our home has become more relaxed and peaceful. Instead of stressing over grooming his poodle fur, we are able to brush him without incident. In fact, he seems to melt into his brushing sessions. During our meal times, he stays calmly in place instead of nipping at our feet or stealing our slippers. When we have guests over, he can contain his excitement on command and knows where to decompress. He no longer barks at people and dogs passing our home and when the doorbell rings, he knows that he needs to go to his place. Our walks have also been great! He focuses on us, walks beside us, and does not mind people and dogs passing by. As a bonus, his picky eating has been resolved! He now eats his kibble without complaint. And with all his good behaviour and habits, he is still the same playful and happy boy he was. Kali has indeed become our dream dog! We cannot thank Melissa and Damon enough for taking him on and transforming him into the dog he is today! We could tell that they put so much into training their dog clients and do not employ a one size fits all technique (like our previous trainer did). If you are looking for trainers who will seriously help you and your dog, look no further! Of course, it will also take work on your end, but it is totally worth it! Kali has been home with us for a month now and he’s only getting better and better as the days go. - Justine
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