Humane & Effective Dog Training
Catherine specializes in puppy training, some fear based behaviours and basic life skills for dogs. She trains dogs & coaches guardians with the knowledge and skills they need to enjoy a peaceful and fun partnership.
One-On-One
Group Classes
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Take the Lead Dog Training is working to help guardians live cohesively with their dogs and to give dogs a great quality of life. I continue to work with local clients and those needing help that live outside of the Okanagan.
I offer remote coaching for several types of behaviour issues and puppy training.
Call Catherine to discuss your dog training goals today!
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Fear Aggression in Dogs
You’ve probably seen reactive dogs in action. They’re the ones lunging and barking at the end of the lead with guardians either trying to calm them down or attempting to drag them the other way.
This type of dog behavior is more commonly known as fear aggression.
Learn About Fear Aggression
Training Customized to Your Dog
All private training and coaching is customized to each dog and addresses your issues directly. You’ll receive my support throughout our time together, handouts and summaries after lessons, the option to video lessons for review later or for submission between lessons to fine tune a training application.
Featured Classes & Programs
Private Training & Coaching
One-on-one training is beneficial for guardians who are experiencing serious problem behaviours. Problem behaviours can go on for years and can get progressively worse when the wrong approach is taken including doing nothing to change the behaviour issue.
Private Sessions
Life Skills Class
For puppies, teenage dogs and adult dogs with very little obedience skills. You’ll learn the basic fundamentals of dog training, how to correctly reinforce behaviour (no bribery!) the importance of your timing, and how important YOUR role is in the training equation.
Life Skills Class
Right Start Puppy Program
Enjoy your puppy without having to wear kevlar gloves or replace shoes or furniture! Build a solid foundation for future training and foundation that helps build a confident, friendly and well behaved dog so you can both enjoy everything life has to offer, together!
Right Start Program
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Don't wait any longer to start working towards your dog training goals. I help people make change in their dog’s behavior through empathy, and with the individual dog's needs in mind.