Services Designed for Lasting Behaviour Change

Mulher sorrindo sentada em uma árvore caída na floresta, acompanhada por um Border Collie preto e branco que está na árvore.
Mulher sorrindo sentada em uma árvore caída na floresta, acompanhada por um Border Collie preto e branco que está na árvore.

Tailored training and structured care for reactive, fearful, large, and high-needs dogs across Metro Vancouver.

Every program begins with a professional assessment so we can identify what’s driving the behaviour and recommend the right path for your dog.

Private Training Programs

One-on-one coaching built around your dog, your home, and your real life goals.

Calm Canine Care's Trainer, handling a large dog wearing a muzzle,during a walk in the Board & Train program
Calm Canine Care's Trainer, handling a large dog wearing a muzzle,during a walk in the Board & Train program

Reactivity Reset Program

For dogs who bark, lunge, growl, fixate on triggers, or struggle on walks.

A pitbull resting calmly during its premium Boarding at calm canine care
A pitbull resting calmly during its premium Boarding at calm canine care

Fearful Dog Program

For dogs who are anxious, shut down, freeze easily, avoid handling or are noise sensitive.

Mulher sorrindo segurando as coleiras de dois cães, um sentado ao lado esquerdo com pelagem marrom e branco, e outro deitado ao lado direito com pelagem mesclada de cinza, branco e preto, em um parque com árvores e grama.
Mulher sorrindo segurando as coleiras de dois cães, um sentado ao lado esquerdo com pelagem marrom e branco, e outro deitado ao lado direito com pelagem mesclada de cinza, branco e preto, em um parque com árvores e grama.

Calm Household Program

For tension between pets, resource guarding, or tension between kids and pets.

Pessoa sorridente de cabelos longos usando jaqueta de couro escura e calça cinza escura segurando a guia de um cachorro pastor alemão preto com manchas brancas na cabeça e peito, em área urbana com prédios altos ao fundo e cerca branca ao redor.
Pessoa sorridente de cabelos longos usando jaqueta de couro escura e calça cinza escura segurando a guia de um cachorro pastor alemão preto com manchas brancas na cabeça e peito, em área urbana com prédios altos ao fundo e cerca branca ao redor.

Large Dog Control Program 

For dogs that pull, jump on the owner, show guarding or need safer handling.

How Private Training Works

A clear, structured process designed around your dog, your home, and your real-life goals.

01

Book Assessment

Start by submitting the assessment form with your dog’s age, breed, behaviour challenges, and goals.

This helps me understand where to begin before we meet.

02

In-Home Evaluation

We meet where behaviour matters most — your home and everyday environment.

I assess routines, triggers, stress levels, handling patterns, and what is truly driving the behaviour.

03

Custom Plan

You receive a practical roadmap tailored to your dog and your lifestyle.

No generic obedience templates — only strategies that fit your real life.

04

Coaching & Progress

Follow-up sessions focus on implementation, skill-building, and measurable change.

You’ll know exactly what to do next.

Every dog is different — and so is the right path forward.

Some clients need a few sessions.

Others benefit from a longer transformation plan.

The assessment helps determine the best path forward.

Private Training Investment

Every program begins with a professional behaviour assessment and is designed to create real-life progress through structured coaching and clear guidance.

Behaviour Assessment Only

$115

Includes:

  • full behaviour history review

  • in-home evaluation

  • immediate management plan

  • program recommendation

Foundation Reset Program

$495

Assessment + 3 Private Sessions

Includes:

  • Full behaviour assessment

  • 3 one-on-one coaching sessions

  • Training plan tailored to your dog

  • Homework and implementation guidance

  • Progress adjustments between sessions

Best for:

  • Pulling on walks

  • Manners and routines

  • Mild reactivity

  • Adolescent behaviour

  • Everyday life skills

Behaviour Reset Program

$745

Assessment + 5 Private Sessions

Includes:

  • Full behaviour assessment

  • 5 one-on-one coaching sessions

  • Customized step-by-step training plan

  • Ongoing progress adjustments

  • Support for stronger habit change

Best for:

  • Leash reactivity

  • Overstimulation

  • Household tension

  • Persistent unwanted behaviours

  • Dogs needing structured progress

Advanced Behaviour Program

$1,095

Assessment + 8 Private Sessions

Includes:

  • Full behaviour assessment

  • 8 one-on-one coaching sessions

  • Deep customized behaviour plan

  • Ongoing coaching and adjustments

  • Long-term transformation support

Best for:

  • Fear-based behaviour

  • Shutdown or anxious dogs

  • Aggression concerns

  • Rescue adjustment

  • Complex multi-layered cases

Not sure which program fits your dog?

Start with an assessment and receive a professional recommendation based on your dog’s behaviour, history, and goals.