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Confidence and Composure

Comprehensive program for "over the top" dogs

Missing the joy?

Get the support you need
for both
you and your dog.

Kind and gentle help for your overly-reactive, worried, or aroused pooch.

 Science informed, canine centred, easy to follow step-by-step process to achieve calm and relaxing outings again!

Why join our Program?

Understand 

Grow in empathy through understanding behaviour from your dog's point of view.  

Observe

Quickly identify your dog's stress signs and learn to manage each situation to fully support your dog (and yourself)

 Behaviour

Skills, techniques and science-informed methods to create new habit pathways.

Resilience

Because we can't control everything, we focus on recovery for both ends of the leash!

A choice for every learning style

Self-directed virtual

For those who like
 travel at their own pace.


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Group hybrid

Loosely structured group environment with weekly group virtual classes, Q&A, and some in-person gatherings.

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Private Program

Work at your own pace with a professional trainer by your side.

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what is included

* 7 virtual training sessions with a professional, certified canine coach.
* a deep dive into the what, where and why of reactivity
* individual assessment for your dog
* how to help your dog to cope with their environment
* how to avoid tricky situations and "get out of Dodge" with grace and ease
* how to remain calm when your dog over-reacts

and

to hone your skills with leash handling and identifying your dog's specific triggers

* 2 private sessions (virtual or in-person), 

* 2 group working sessions (in-person for those in the Ottawa Ontario area), to hone your skills with leash handling and identifying your dog's triggers.

and


* unlimited access to online video support material for 12 months

* downloadable workbooks

* downloadable PDF handouts for easy access

Join us today to
become your dog's
special investigator, counsellor,
advocate
and
cheerleader!

Course Curriculum

Carol The Dog Trainer

The Good Dog Collective was born in 2021 when two wonderful trainers saw the need for a holistic (or "whole-istic") approach for living with the canines that we love so much.  

Carol the Dog Trainer is a Certified Dog Trainer (CPDT_KA) with the CCPDT which is one of the two leading independent certifying organizations for professional dog trainers in the world. Carol trains all levels of skills and specializes in behaviour modification and leash reactive dogs (often called “leash aggression”). Working with fearful, anxious and aggressive dogs takes knowledge, skill, and experience which she has gained over the past 20 years.

Regina Palamar is an experienced trainer specializing in reactivity and anxiety with a focus on separation anxiety.  She is also the founder of In the Dog House pet boarding which is a leader in the industry for the past 8 years. 

Experience teaches that not everyone wants the same skill or behaviour from their dogs, so Carol and Regina tailor their programs to meet each client’s needs.  Their education, experience and philosophy shines through everyday and is evident in the happy outcomes for their clients.

Buddy

city dog​​​​​​​​​​

So glad my human support team worked with Carol the Dog Trainer. They understand me so much better now and they are helping me be more relaxed and confident!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes! This is a great way to start your new life with your pup.  Everything is new for puppies and being overwhelmed happens much too often. Support your pup to build their confidence and grow into a calm and relaxed adult dog that is a joy to live with. 

None at all! We will review and coach you in everything you need to know.  There are no pre-requisites for this class. It is open to all ages of dogs. 

While the information in this class is great for all dogs, dogs with many anxieties, fear, "leash reactivity" need more support than this masterclass can provide.  However, we have a specialized program for you called "Confidence and Composure" which is detailed at Carol's website: www.carolthedogtrainer.ca

How can I join this wonderful class?

3 ways to join.

Got a discount code?

(hst included)

Until May 5 2024




Early Bird Pricing

(hst included)

Until May 5, 2024




Regular Pricing

$899

(hst included)

 





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