Hi everyone! Let me take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Dawn, I am a dog trainer in Belleville Ontario and training animals has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.  I was the kid that walked and trained the neighborhood dogs for free just because I enjoyed it.  At the age of 12, I got my first paid training job.  He was a Siberian Huskey named Thunder, and I was in love.  He started off as a dog with zero manners who lived outside tied to his dog house and by the end of the summer he could not only be walked but he could heel, sit, down, stay, had gained impeccable leash manners along with fantastic recall.  He even learned how to interact with other dogs.  This was the turning point, the moment in my life when I knew this was what I was supposed to do. 

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At 17 I rescued my first dog.  She was an American Pitbull Terrier mix and I fell head over heels for her instantly.  She was a hot mess to say the least.  At four and a half months old she had no idea how to even potty outside.  It took nine months of intensive training and reconditioning to correct the collection of undesirable behaviors she was used to.  My commitment to her, and her loyalty to me served as an inspiration to continue making the lives of our canine companions better through education and training.

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Today I am on a journey to help others learn to understand what their dog is telling them and to build the kind of relationship with their furry companions that will bring them years of joy, love and adventure.  Come take a walk with me down the path to understanding. The path to an unbreakable bond with man and woman's best friend.