Hi there. Our journey with Holly at Happy dawg obedience training started in Febuary of 2016. Our…read morejourney has been filled with ups and downs. We started our training and education well before we brought our puppy home. Holly has been understanding and informative and what a great teacher she is. Our family puts holly on a golden pedestal, a little over the top, to some maybe be to us, no. She will tell you she wants to create balance one dog at a time and that she does. I can sit here all day and rave till the cows come home. Training a dog comes with a ton of work and effort, Holly has shown us how to create balance with our dog Lacey. LACEY IS being trained for support work, her genuine caring personality and love for dogs has brought us here. We have got where We are with Lacey because of her dedication. Holly thank you for never giving up on us. We would never look at another trainer. This woman can not,and will not be replaced. Tanya, Matt, Jacob and Lacey Little.

From the owner: I help dogs and their owners learn how to create and strengthen bonds of trust and respect with…read moreeach other. To achieve this, I use a balanced, compassionate, common-sense approach to help change unwanted behaviors and encourage and reinforce good behavior. I believe that unwanted behaviors are the outcome of a problem, so I work with you and and your dog to first find the root cause of the issue, and then, work on changing it. Only addressing the outcome instead of the cause is like putting a small band-aid on a huge, open gash and expecting it not to bleed. From obedience basics to unwanted behaviors - e.g. leash pulling, excessive barking, jumping up, etc. - I work very closely with owners to help them build and/or restore strong, life-long bonds of mutual trust, respect, and loyalty with their dogs. And though our scheduled time together - e.g. basic obedience course - comes to an end, I am there for owners and their dogs for the rest of their dog's life.

I hired Sam to help me with my two Black Labs . They were…read morewalking me . After the 1st session i noticed a difference . Sam suggested new collars and leashes to help with the training. They have a ways to go in there training but i am working with them. I will be contacting Sam again in the near future to work with us again.

From the owner: With over 10 years of professional dog training experience, owner and lead trainer Sam Coulter has…read morehelped thousands of dogs and their owners improve their relationships and daily lives. At Coulter K9 we recognize that every dog is different, there is no one size fits all approach to training and every dog is unique in their needs and personalities. With our relationship based training approach and focus on positive reinforcement, we are able to asses your situation from all angles offering a truly customized training plan. With a passion for dogs and a proven track record of success, Coulter K9 is one of Calgary's most trusted trainers offering private in home training, classes, and board and train programs. Let's unleash your dogs potential!

Might be a good dog trainer but their business acumen is significantly lacking. Extremely slow to…read morerespond to emails, if they (she) decides to respond at all - despite posting on their website that COMMUNICATION is part of their overarching philosophy Also, said they (she) will refund money and has yet despite her writing in an email - "l would be happy to offer you a partial refund now", that was five days ago, no refund yet and now she's not responding to emails. Definitely will not recommend. Noticed a review stated something similar: https://www.complaintsboard.com/cultured-canines-poor-business-practice-unethical-behaviour-c820114

We have a baby husky, a mini husky and boy is he a little rogue dog. He was only 7 weeks when we…read moregot him, which can create a few problems when training. They aren't supposed to leave the mother until a full 8 weeks. Anyways, I am not sure if you know what huskies can be like but they are VERY,VERY, VERY independent, free spirited dogs. He just LOVED Beth's course. What a treat for him to run around with 20 other dogs in a programmed, strong, active environment. I am not sure what the other weirdo on Yelp is referring to when they say abusive jerking on leashes or whatever, but that is totally not true. Besides, you are the one controlling your dog, and if you start abusing your dog, that is your own problem. Beth doesn't advocate any negative energy at all. In fact, it is specified in one of the lessons to never use negative energy or the dog may resent you. Also mentioned was to actively play with your dog so that they don't resent you. ALL of the teachings were to keep the dog well behaved, with positive reinforcement. When a puppy doesn't sit, Beth says, "Gently pull down on the collar to emphasize the direction you want the puppy to go." When the puppy tries to run off in their own direction, she emphasizes to keep them closer to you, and use your body as a blocking tool to stop the dog from passing you so he/she knows where you expect them to be. There is no yanking, bashing or any of that going on there and I found it quite offensive to see people saying these kinds of things when they are totally untrue. The classes are focused on emphasizing POSITIVE reinforcement without treats, without negative energy. Shoulder rubs, head pats, and lower back scratches are utilized. Not discipline or negative energy. Our puppy Romeo just loved this. He sits, jumps, lays down (very hard for him to do) and even comes, (for the most part). For a husky, the command to come is literally the MOST impossible command to teach them. We have our struggles with rabbits still, but Cultured Canines is the place to go if you need to train a puppy. At one point Beth had Romeo running beside me without a leash without him running off which was very impressive for me since he never does that. He always bolts off to jump on another dog! On top of it all, the cost is very economical, and after you complete the 20 or 25 classes for around $500-600 bucks, you can actually bring him back for another year for free to keep him socialized, healthy, and reinforce the training. Highly recommend this as a start for training. The homework is up to you!

We had our first experience with Nancy last night. She came to our home to meet our rescue, Maggie,…read morewho is just over a year old. Maggie has some issues with jumping up on people when she is excited, not listening to us when she is focused on something else and fairly bad leash aggression. Nancy spent about 3 hours learning Maggie's behaviours and watching us interact with her. The last hour or so was hands on where she showed us different things to practice and explained very well why these tactics will work. She is extremely educated when it comes to how the dogs brain works and made us more informed about things we thought differently. I am extremely excited to continue working with her to not only make Maggie a better pup but to make us better owners.

Tara has been awesome working with my rescue greyhound. She has helped him adjust to retirement and…read moreme understand and work on his behaviours. Every training session is followed up with detailed emails summarizing what we learned and outlining things we can keep working on. With her assistance my dog Cody and I have come a long ways! She checks in with me and is very quick to respond when I have questions. Above all, her passion for rescue dogs and desire to see them happy in their forever homes is evident. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for some assistance with their pooch!

From the owner: Providing in home training for your dog through Private Training or we train your dog while you are…read moreat work with our Enrichment & Improvement Sessions. Rescue partnerships available.

We invited Furry Logic into our home a few years ago. We were dealing with pet aggression. We went…read morefrom having a few dog fights to never again having our two dogs in a room together again. The aggressive techniques used by the trainers made things unmanageable at home. We did not use all of the sessions that we had paid for. While they may be okay for general pet training, the were ineffective in handling exceptional cases.

From the owner: We come to your home to help you train your own dog. We teach you how dogs communicate so that you…read morecan communicate better with your dog and understand its abilities and limitations in our human world. We teach you so you can have a good canine citizen in your home, in your neighbourhood and whenever you travel with your dog.

Nadia is a fantastic trainer & groomer. One of my dogs is fearful & Nadia has been providing a…read morestress-free grooming experience for her for years now. As a trainer, Nadia is second to none & has experience with all kinds of dogs & their issues. She also runs a doggie daycare that is fully supervised by experienced staff. I highly recommend Brilliant Best Friends for all your training, daycare & grooming needs.

LOVE this little piece of dog heaven and am sad I'm limited to only 5 stars! The shop location is…read moreright on 14st NW in Kensington so super convenient for everyone. I've known the owner, Nadia for years and to say she has a gift with dogs and a gift for training is an understatement! If you're looking for highly skilled positive reinforcement trainer or groomer this is your one stop shop! She has the attitude that every dog deserves to get the right start so she offers super competitive pricing on her training packages, too!

Anna has been in the business of training, walking and boarding for almost 20 years. She is a true…read moredog whisperer. I have used her business with 2 dogs for over 10 years. She and her staff are great with seniors, puppies and everything in between. Pet walking, training and boarding are all services I've used and I can't say enough about them. My dog runs happily to Anna or her staff and wants to go back for more. I've personally seen her take anxious and fear aggressive dogs and work them to be comfortable members of a pack. I trust this business with the care of my dogs and highly recommend her services.

From the owner: Certified Dog Trainer, Master Animal Communicator, Private Consultations Availableread more