Start Your Journey as a Professional Dog Trainer
Join our 12-month mentorship and start a career you'll love forever
Gain the skills, confidence, and "trainer’s eye" to handle complex behavior cases without fear, force, or intimidation. Learn from one of the Okanagan’s only Certified Behaviour Consultants (CDBC) and bridge the gap between "theory" and "real-world application." This program offers the unique opportunity to attend live sessions with a mentor who has decades of experience, giving you a front-row seat to real-time dog training and human coaching.
WHO IS THIS FOR
The Aspiring Pro
Looking for a science-based, force-free foundation to start your career.
The Skill-Seeker
Current trainers wanting to master aggression and anxiety cases.
The Specialist
Professionals looking to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.
"Lisa’s mentorship completely changed my career path. I now run my own successful dog training business and can't thank you enough! It was a fun and very worthwhile 12 months!"
Marley S.
Whats Included
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Weekly 1-on-1 Deep Dives: Private coaching to review your specific cases.
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Clinical Observation: 2 hours/week of real-time "Force-Free Framework" sessions.
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Skill Mastery: Learn all basic cues, group class mechanics, and demo techniques.
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Hands-on Teaching: Practice coaching real students under Lisa’s direct supervision.
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Flexible Learning: Options for both local and virtual students.
Why Lisa
In-Person Mentorship
Best for local students seeking hands-on supervision.
$2,300 (Full Value) or $210/mo (+gst)
You aren't just learning to train; you are learning a proprietary, trauma-informed approach refined over decades of complex behavioral work."
Lisa is the one of the region’s only Certified Behavior Consultant (CDBC) and an alumna of The Academy for Dog Trainers (The "Harvard" of dog training). Unlike standard programs, this mentorship focuses on the "Human-End of the Leash" teaching you how to coach people with the same empathy and precision you use with dogs. Check out the about page to see a list of full credentials.