In 2009, I started My Dog Rocks so I could help people overcome their frustration with their dogs in a way that wasn't being addressed in the marketplace. I'm so proud of the people and dogs that I have served over the last 14+ years!

In 2010, as I was working with my dog Jake, I remember the moment that he and I truly began to work together, and I turned to him and said "dude, you rock". I remember feeling so in tune with him, so proud of him, like he had figured me out and I, him. This was the feeling I wanted every dog owner to have. 

 

I found that there was a gap of training in real life situations. I want to help people be happy with their dogs, not stressed and worried about taking them outside. Or for some dogs, inside! You want a dog you can take anywhere, and not have to worry about walking them when no one is around. That's why we work in real life situations, so you learn how to work around any and all types of distractions. Because let's face it - most dogs will come to their owners when nothing is around. You want your dog to come no matter what else they see and hear!

 

Most of my clients have worked with other trainers. Many have been kicked out of other training classes. I have not turned clients away due to behavioural issues, nor have I kicked a dog out of class. My goal is to help you, whatever it takes.

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When I moved to Barrie in 2013 I became involved fostering for Finding Them Homes, a Barrie rescue that brings dog south and into foster homes from remote northern Ontario communities. Since then, I have become heavily involved in training for the fosters and the foster dogs, and almost 3,000 dogs have been adopted since that time, a great mix of puppies and adults. I have also fostered about 35 dogs myself. I have extensive expertise working with feral and street dogs, fearful dogs, new rescue dogs and helping them adjust into the home.  

 

Over the past 14 years I have worked with hundreds of dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds. I have worked with dogs starting out in training, but many of my clients have behavioural issues that they need changed. Whatever your reason for training is, we work together towards your goal.

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In 2022 I enrolled in Ivan Balabanov's Training Without Conflict Certification for Dog Trainers. This is a highly intense course to learn Ivan's unique play based training. Ivan is a 2 time World Champion and one of the world's highly respected trainers, and I am so excited to bring this to my clients. We must keep learning in order to continue to grow!

 

I live in Barrie and we serve Barrie and surrounding area.