Dog Training Services in Midland & Port Severn
In-home, day training, and online support for puppies, adolescent dogs, and dogs working through behaviour challenges.
Most people land here already knowing what's wrong. What's harder to figure out is what kind of help would actually make a difference, and what it's going to cost.
This page covers how sessions work and what they run. If you're not sure whether you're dealing with a puppy thing, a training thing, or something bigger, the free call is a good place to start.
Start With a Free Call
This is not a 15 minute sales pitch. It's a quick chat to go over what's been going on, what kind of help you're looking for, and what your training goals are.
Ask whatever you want. My methods, my experience, what working together actually looks like. Spoiler alert: if you're looking for a quick fix, I'm not the trainer for you.
Plenty of people book this after something goes sideways, when they need to talk it through with someone who knows dogs. That's a good reason to call. Some situations need a vet or a veterinary behaviourist before they need a trainer, and some need a different kind of support than I offer. Either way, you'll leave the call knowing what you're actually dealing with.
Plenty of people also book this after something goes sideways, when they need to talk it through with someone who knows dogs. That's a good reason to call.
Starter Session
This is a one-time, in-home assessment/consultation for situations that aren't quite as straightforward as puppy training or coming when called.
We spend 60 to 90 minutes in your home going through more than just the behaviour itself: what your dog's day to day life looks like, their history, what's changed recently, what you've already tried and how it went. We'll look at the practical stuff too, like sleep, routine, exercise, enrichment, and how much recovery time your dog is actually getting between stressful events.
Part of my job is helping you put language to the behaviour, understand what's actually driving it, what to do about it in the short term, and what a longer plan would look like.
You’ll leave the session with:
A clearer understanding of your dog’s behaviour
Management strategies you can put in place right away
Practical strategies for your top concerns
Written notes and follow-up resources
An honest read on what progress is realistic, and how long it's likely to take
It’s also an opportunity to see whether working together feels like the right fit before committing to ongoing training.
60 - 90 minutes | $125+hst
Ways To Work Together
Private Training
Hands-on coaching in your home and in the places where things are actually going wrong. You do the handling, with guidance and troubleshooting in real time, so the skills stay with you after the session ends.
Best for people who want to learn the how, not just the what.
60 minutes | $150 + HST
Online Learning
Video sessions using your dog's real environment and routines. Setup, handling, and training plans get reviewed together, with troubleshooting on whatever is happening in front of us.
Best for people outside the travel area, situations that don't need hands-on handling, and support between in-person visits.
45 minutes | $90 + HST
Day Training
Your dog gets consistent, well-paced practice with a professional while you're at work or dealing with life. You get detailed notes on what was covered and how to keep it going.
This is not board and train. I come to you.
Best for busy households, puppies who need steady early practice, and anyone who'd rather not run every session themselves.
45- 60 minutes | Pricing Varies
Training Packages
Every dog and household is different, so training packages are built individually rather than sold as fixed programs.
The number of sessions, the pace, and the focus all depend on what you're working on, what your goals are, and how much time you realistically have to practice between sessions. A young dog learning household manners and a dog with a long history of reactivity need very different plans, even if the end goal sounds similar.
You'll receive a written recommendation outlining the suggested number of sessions, what we'll focus on, and the total cost. There's no obligation to move forward, and the plan can be adjusted if something doesn't fit your schedule or budget.
Every package includes:
A combination of in-person and phone or video follow up sessions
A training plan built around your dog and your goals
Written session notes and homework after each visit
Support between sessions by text, WhatsApp, or email
12 months of access to Must Love Dogs
An additional fee of $50 per session may apply for households with more than one dog.
Package Pricing Starts at $350
Additional Fees & Travel
A fee of $50 per session may apply for households with more than one dog.
No travel fee within: Waubaushene, Victoria Harbour, Port McNicoll, Port Severn, Coldwater, Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, Tiny, Honey Harbour.
For other areas outside 35 km, a $30 per visit travel fee may apply.
Further out? Get in touch and we'll figure out whether in-person or online makes more sense.