Imagine Dog Training
โ 30 yrs. experience - Head Trainer, Dog Sports, and Superdogs!
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Certified Dog Trainer specializing in play-driven, connection, and empowerment techniques
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Tailored solutions to build the perfect partnership between you and your dog
06/02/2026
Is your dog agitated or in full panic mode from the cannons (Leslieville), fireworks, or thunderstorms?
For anxieties surrounding loud, specific events like storm phobias and fireworks fear, ๐ฆ๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น (๐๐-๐ก๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ) ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ are a powerful option. They are designed to quickly quiet the nervous system, helping your dog cope and become receptive to behavioural training.
Talk to your vet about adding this behavioural support to your plan. Click the link in the comments for more information.
05/27/2026
๐๐จ ๐ ๐จ๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ช๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ (๐๐ผ๐) ๐๐ฃ๐ค๐ช๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐จ๐จ๐๐จ๐จ ๐ ๐จ๐๐ง๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐โ๐จ ๐ก๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฉy?
A dog's behaviour and temperament can't be fully assessed in a single meeting or a one-time Public Access Test (PAT). True reliability is built on consistency in behaviour, which is only observed over time and across different situations.
That's why my Service Dog Team Success program is comprehensive: to ensure a happy, safe, and fulfilling life together for society, the dog, and the handler.
I employ rigorous, ongoing evaluation using multiple tools:
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Behavioral Checklists (BCLs)
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Public Access Tests (PATs)
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Training Logs
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Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ)
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Skill Assessments
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Veterinary Clearance Letter
Choosing a service dog program is a long-term commitmentโmake sure it prioritizes real, consistent success in the world.
Click the link in the comments to learn more.
05/20/2026
๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ ๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค? ๐พ
At Imagine Dog Training, we use the C-BARQ assessment to provide an objective look at your dog's natural traits. By comparing your dogโs behaviour against a database of over 35,000 others, we can better understand their potential for the demanding requirements of a service career.
Read our latest post to learn how data-backed benchmarking helps us build reliable partnerships.
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05/19/2026
If I could show you how to train your dog to listen while having a BLAST ๐ and reduce frustration, would you want to chat? ๐ฌโฃโฃโฃ
Imagine a training approach that focuses on partnership rather than power struggles. That moves you from an over-reactive and controlling style to one that is calm, curious, and collaborative.
This shift builds connection and cooperation through mutual trust and intrinsic motivation.
Click the link in the comments to schedule a quick call to chat ๐
05/14/2026
Let's talk about water additives and your dog's teeth! ๐ฆท
Are you currently using any? Is it working? Any recommendations?
05/04/2026
๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ '๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐๐ซ'?
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal ruling has implications for everyone who handles a dogโฆeven temporarily
The court clarified that under provincial law, liability for a dog bite or attack extends beyond the registered owner to anyone in possession of the pet at that momentโincluding professional dog walkers, groomers, and even friends or family on a walk.
This legally makes the handler the "owner" for liability purposes.
Curious, what do you think about this ruling?
05/01/2026
Service dog access denial is unfair and happens too often in Ontario. As a handler, are you prepared?
These tips break down your legal rights, how to manage denial calmly in the moment, and the formal recourse optionsโfrom Human Rights complaints to police reports.
Know your rights, advocate for access. Click my bio Linktree link to access this blog.
I choose to move away from words such as "dominate," "command," or "obey" in my dog training. ๐
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Instead, I focus on building a ๐น๐ช๐ป๐ฝ๐ท๐ฎ๐ป๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐น with your dog, encouraging them to ๐ฎ๐ท๐ฐ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฑ ๐๐ธ๐พ, and teaching ๐ฌ๐พ๐ฎ๐ผ. My goal is to get your dog on your team!
What's the result? I teach you how to get your dog to listen voluntarily. In fact, most of my clients end up with dogs that are truly obsessed with listening to their every word. ๐
As the owner, you already possess everything your dog needs. There's no need for a power struggle! We can achieve the desired behaviour simply by making small, strategic changes to your daily routine.
Ready to see how? Jump on a free call with me this week. Click my bio link to schedule.
04/21/2026
๐ฝ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐ช๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฎ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ ๐ค๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ฃ๐...
..sleepless nights, constant vigilance, and 'puppy regret' are common. You are not aloneโnearly 50% of new dog owners experience the "puppy blues". ๐
Read my quick guide for sanity-saving tips and how to find joy amidst the chaos.
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https://imaginedogtraining.ca/blog/puppy-blues/
04/21/2026
Five years ago ๐ฅบ๐
I must have puppy fever because puppy posts seem to be my theme this week.
Anyone else?
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