Family Dog Specialty Training

Life with kids and dogs can be amazing, but also incredibly complex.  There are simple, practical things you can do to ensure a safe home where all are happy and thriving. Unlike books, posts, or videos, working with a specialist ensures that the unique needs of your family are taken into consideration. We work together to create a practical strategy for your household that you feel you can actually execute.  No two homes, two children or two dogs are alike. No training plan should be either. 

Tess is not only specifically trained in dog and child dynamics, but also has personal experience with her own child and sensitive dog. Her high level of empathy and understanding allows her to really hear and understand your concerns. Let’s be honest, you need a safe place to vent, be heard, and probably have a cry. Raising dogs and little humans is a LOT, and it is even more stressful when harmony feels impossible. It isn’t…

Our holistic and thorough approach will leave you with written resources you will be referring back to for years to come.

All coaching & training is online. We go through all the details of your home dynamic, pain points, wish list, “help NOW!” topics, and talk about preventative strategies & solutions to ensure your dog is ready for their new family member too.

We coach you and you work with your dog. This is the most effective way we've found to really facilitate lasting change (and peace) in your home. 

Sign up for 1 session as needed (in emergencies, we can help) or 4 sessions (coaching style) over 2 months for accountability and SUPPORT every 2 weeks. I’ve got you Momma (to-be).

Family Dog Specialty training takes into account your home, the age of your children, their sensitivities or limitations, other pets in the home and the lifestyle you live.

We love to ask you what your perfect family dog looks like. Our job is then to understand the unique gifts and limitations of the dog you currently have and the goals and dreams you have for your family.

In our online session we will create strategies and protocols to help you get as close to that dream as possible, while being fair to your unique pet. These coaching calls are for you! While we don't see your pet in person, we help YOU understand them better. You are with them every day and training you to train your dog has the biggest impact.

✓ Explore the root cause of their behaviour’s that trigger you, embarrass you, confuse you or hurt you

✓ Understand how you can support your dog (and yourself) through behaviour or emotional challenges

✓ Safety considerations with a dog & baby/toddler/children

✓ Understanding your dog's sensitivities and what to be prepared for as baby grows

✓ Welcoming a new puppy with kids in the home 

✓ Supporting dogs with a fear of children and increasing their confidence

✓ Teaching your kids dog safety and awareness for a happier dog and a safer house.

✓ Troubleshooting basic problems in the home such as resource guarding, barking or destructive behaviour

✓ Inclusive games and activities to help create a healthy bond between your canine and kiddos

✓ Support with guests or family travel with your dog 

✓ Help with mom overwhelm. Simple solutions, enrichment and training ideas that you can ACTUALLY do

✓ Eliminating mom guilt. Ways to continue to bond with your furry best friend when you feel like you have no time. 

✓ Preparing for baby and bringing baby home

✓ Repair your disconnect