At Pawsitively Canine, we train dogs with compassionate, humane methods. Our promise to you is that we will never cause fear, intimidate, or hurt your dog in the name of training, or ever!
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Positive and force free training techniques work whether you have a new puppy or a dog with behaviour challenges. We want you to live a long and happy life together, doing the things you love with your best friend.
Upcoming Group Training
Fri, Sep 13ColdstreamSep 13, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Coldstream, 8465 Buchanan Rd, Coldstream, BC V1B 3C1, CanadaSep 13, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Coldstream, 8465 Buchanan Rd, Coldstream, BC V1B 3C1, CanadaThis class's key description is fun in learning new skills!! You and your dog will learn many tricks and build your bond as a team! $195 plus gst for 4-1 hour classes Classes are September 14th, 28th, Oct 5th and 12th at 2pm.
Mon, Sep 23ColdstreamSep 23, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Coldstream, 5550 BC-6, Coldstream, BC V1B 3E2, Canada
Mon, Sep 23ColdstreamSep 23, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Coldstream, 5550 BC-6, Coldstream, BC V1B 3E2, Canada- Tue, Sep 24KelownaSep 24, 2024, 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.Kelowna, 3785 Casorso Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M7, Canada
Tue, Sep 24KelownaSep 24, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Kelowna, 3785 Casorso Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M7, CanadaSep 24, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Kelowna, 3785 Casorso Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M7, CanadaThis class is excellent for newly adopted dogs of any age, dogs that want to brush up on skills and any dog over the age of 6 months old. We cover all the basics, prevention and tackling common behaviour challenges and so much more! $265 plus gst 6-1 hour classes
Tue, Sep 24KelownaSep 24, 2024, 6:45 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.Kelowna, 3785 Casorso Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M7, CanadaSep 24, 2024, 6:45 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.Kelowna, 3785 Casorso Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M7, CanadaThis team sport is addicting, fun, tiring and incredible enrichment for ANY dog! Puppies, seniors, adults, blind, deaf dogs, fearful or reactive, all are welcome and able to do the sport of nosework! 6-1 hour classes Dogs are kept in vehicles (when it's not their turn) and are run one at a time- Thu, Sep 26ColdstreamSep 26, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Coldstream, 5550 BC-6, Coldstream, BC V1B 3E2, CanadaSep 26, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Coldstream, 5550 BC-6, Coldstream, BC V1B 3E2, CanadaThis team sport is addicting, fun, tiring and incredible enrichment for ANY dog! Puppies, seniors, adults, blind, deaf dogs, fearful or reactive, all are welcome and able to do the sport of nosework! 6-1 hour classes Dogs are kept in vehicles (when it's not their turn) and are run one at a time
Stay 'n Train & Play 'n Train
What to look for in a board n train program:
There are several board n train options in our area and all over the country! But they are not all created equal! Here are some important questions I would recommend asking:
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When my dog isn’t training, where will he/she be (many dogs are in kennels or crated when not training). While it is ok to have down time, it is not ok to be crated for extened periods of times, and it is especially not ok be in an outdoor kennel with many other dogs barking. This is stressful and will never help your dog get the rest he/she needs to absorb the information just learned.
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What kind of training methods do you use? THIS COULD not be more important!!! You are looking for a trainer that uses force free positive methods and ideally carries either, the Karen Pryor Academy Certification, Jean Donaldson Academy Certification, Patricia McConnell Academy or PPG certification. These are considered top in the world and recognized across the world. We need to use positive methods or our certifications can be taken away.
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Be careful, some trainers say they will use “whatever method a dog needs”. This indicates a lack of experience and especially a lack of education! ALL dogs, all animals for that matter, can and do learn with positive methods. From lions in a zoo to dolphins in open water, they are all trained with positive methods!
Stay 'n Train
(Board 'n Train)
All Stay N Train program include:
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a transfer session with your family to teach you all the new skills your dog has learned and how to maintain those behaviors.
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Videos of training sessions
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Unlimited phone and text support when you bring your dog home
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Typed notes of each skill we have taught
What we can help with:
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Sit
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Down
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Stay
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Go to mat
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Recall
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Loose Leash Walking
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Leave it
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Drop it
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Crate Training
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Wait (boundaries for gates, vehicles, doors etc)
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Body Handling/cooperative care
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And more!
Some behaviour challenges such as:
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Jumping Up
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Over excitement with people or dogs
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Resoure Guarding (if we deem possible in this setting)
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On leash reactivity
Bronze Program
5X per week | 2 weeks total
Silver Progam
5X per week | 4 weeks total
Gold Program
5X per week | 6 weeks total
Play 'n Train
(Day Care 'n Train)
Start your pup off on the right paw, go to work and relax knowing they will be socializing AND training! All sessions are 45 minutes long.
We can teach any of the basics listed above in the Stay N Train or work on some specific behaviour challenges you are dealing with.
These can also be a great option for adults!! We can work on consistency of cues they have already learned, improve reliability etc or we can teach new cues.
Bronze Program
2X per week | 4 weeks | $xxx plus GST
Silver Program
3X per week | 4 weeks | $xxx plus GST
Gold Program
2X per week | 6 weeks | $xxx plus GST
3X per week | 6 weeks | $xxxx plus GST
LISA DAVIES
CTC, KPA-CTP, CDBC, FDM
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Family Dog Mediator
Certified Behaviour Consultant
Associate Nosework Instructor
I have been a professional dog trainer for over 20 years, working with just about every age and breed of dog. I am a certified behaviour consultant (the only one in the Okanagan), along with being certified by two of the top dog training/behaviour programs in the world. I am currently finishing my Nosework Instructor Certification through the NACSW.
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To continue to help dogs and their families, I am committed to continuing education through ongoing participation in seminars, workshops, cours and more, as the animal behaviour world continues to evolve.
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Most importantly, training to me is about giving our dogs more control and ways to communicate their needs with us through a wider behaviour repertoire. As a result, they can feel safe and we can offer them more autonomy. This is nowhere near the same as punishment based trainers that control dogs through fear, pain or intimidation leading to a "robot" dog. We want our dogs to be confident, and emotionally stable members of the family and we get this through positive, science based, force free methods!
I have a deep passion for working with dogs that have behaviour challenges, especially fear, aggression, anxiety and reactivity. The goal is to help these dogs learn to make better choices, resulting in a stronger bond with their humans (and dog friends too!)
Elizabeth
Firstly, I am so excited to announce an addition to our team!
Introducing Elizabeth!
I cannot say how blessed we are to have her, she is talented and just incredible in working with both people and dogs! She is currently working towards her certification through the Pet Professional Guild.
Welcome Elizabeth!
Elizabeth has been training her own dogs and assisted with force-free, positive training for over a decade.
Her degree and work in Psychology, passion for behavior mod and neurology has been a huge asset in helping others and working with her own fear-reactive dog.
She will be assisting group classes and some private sessions as well with the plan to teach classes in the future!
TESTIMONIALS
What They Say About Us
My husband and I were looking for a dog trainer for our pitbull (who's already an angel but just gets very excited with guests). Not only was she very friendly and positive, but she is also loving and knowledgable in what she does. Our pitbull is now VERY tame with our newborn son and behaves very well when guests are over. Another thing we loved about Lisa's method of training is that it's always been rewarding as opposed to bribe or strict training.
Tina N.
Lisa is wonderful- she is so great with all dogs - from little puppies to big, growly dogs. She takes the time to explain everything thoroughly - including helping to understand some of your dogs unwanted behaviours. She makes training fun for both you and your dog. Positive training is the way to go, and Lisa is the expert! She is very flexible and will do whatever she can to help you and your dog. Thanks, Lisa!
Chloe N.
PRIVATE SESSIONS
We can change how a dog feels about the world, or just help with manners, either way we tailor a program to suit your family's needs.
PRIVATE BEHAVIOUR SESSIONS
Specializing in fear, aggression and reactivity.
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We can help with resource guarding, dog to dog reactivity on/off leash and dog to human aggression, and other behavour challenges related to frustration and fear.
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We love seeing a dog become who they want to be!
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3 session package-$475 plus gst
5 session package-$595 plus gst
Initial session is 60 mins with follow ups one hour. Every initial session will include follow up email notes, video links (as needed) and behaviour plan as needed. Both packages include unlimited email and text contact throughout your program so that we can support you throughout the whole process not just when we see you!
PRIVATE SESSIONS FOR BASIC CHALLENGES
Do you have a dog that could use some one on one coaching for other behaviour challenges? Does your dog pull on leash, steal food from the counters, not come when called? Maybe you have a new puppy that you would like help with!
We would love to work on these with you!!
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These packages are for social dogs that don't have fear/aggression or other similar issues.
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3 session package-$425 plus gst
5 session package-$545 plus gst
All sessions are one hour and will include follow up email notes.
Day Training: We Train Your Canine Friend While Your At Work
Are you frustrated with your dog or puppy and just don't have enough time to train him/her to be the dog you know she can be?!! Let us help! We can train your dog while you're at work and relieve you of that pressure! Not to mention, we have decades of experience so our timing and force free methods will help your dog learn quickly.
These packages are especially great for problem behaviors such as resource guarding, dog to dog or dog to people reactivity.
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Puppy Day Training Package
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4 week package
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2 45 min sessions per week in your home
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We can include outings to improve on any anxiety and fear towards people, cars etc
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Tailored to suit you and your puppy's needs, we can work on basics such as sit, down or recall, loose leash walking and more!
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Video footage and notes of our sessions
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Unlimited email/text communication for questions etc
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1 one hour transfer session at the end of the 4 weeks
Cost: $975 plus gst
Bronze
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For any dog 6 mos and up for basics (such as loose leash walking, recall, place, jumping up etc)
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4 week package
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2 45 min sessions per week in your home (total of 8 sessions)
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Video footage and notes of our sessions
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Unlimited email/text communication for questions etc
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1 one hour transfer session at the end of the 4 weeks the new skills your dog has learned
Cost: $995 plus gst
Silver
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For any dog experiencing behavior challenges such as resource guarding, fear/aggression towards people, dogs and more
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4 week package
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1-1 hour virtual session to assess your dog's challenges and get an understanding of behavior challenges
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2 45-60 min sessions per week in your home (total of 8 sessions)
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Video footage and notes of our sessions
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Unlimited email/text communication for questions throughout the sessions and for the life of your dog
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1 one hour transfer session mid way through (end of second week) to transfer and teach some skills we are learning
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1 one hour transfer session at the end of the 4 weeks to transfer the skills your dog has learned
Cost: $1350 plus gst
Gold
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For any dog experiencing behavior challenges such as resource guarding, fear/aggression towards people, dogs and more
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6 week package
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1-1 hour virtual session to assess your dog's challenges and get an understanding of behavior challenges
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2 45-60 min sessions per week in your home (total of 8 sessions)
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Video footage and notes of our sessions
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Unlimited email/text communication for questions throughout the sessions and for the life of your dog
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1 one hour transfer session mid way through (end of third week) to transfer and teach some skills we are learning
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1 one hour transfer session at the end of the 4 weeks to transfer the skills your dog has learned
Cost: $1850 plus gst
CONTACT US
We serve Coldstream, BC plus Vernon and the surrounding areas. Plus worldwide online.