Training

WildFree Canine’s mission is to to achieve balance between human and dog and to create the most natural environment for canines living in the human world. We offer both basic and behavioural training to achieve this mission.

The approach Jax takes in her training sets her apart from traditional puppy classes or obedience classes, as she hones in on the specific problem areas where dogs exhibit undesirable behaviours. If a dog is showing dominance issues at their home, she believes the best place to address and practice a calm state of mind is within that environment ie. the home. Similarly, for aggression or insecurity problems at the park or during walks, anxiety in the car, or overexcitement and obsessive barking when people visit the home, Jax tailors her training to address these situations directly.

Unlike some trainers who rely on preventative training methods, such as using physical barriers, Jax prefers to work with the dog's energy, redirecting their focus and interrupting inappropriate states of mind. Her teaching methodology revolves around understanding how dogs perceive and respond to body language and energy cues. Jax emphasizes the importance of clarity in communication with the dog, highlighting that without clear instructions, expecting obedience becomes unrealistic.

Through consistent repetitions and structured scenarios, Jax guides both dogs and their owners in achieving a calm state of mind. Employing natural methods of correction and leadership, Jax empowers owners to effectively guide their dogs to accept, avoid, and remain attentive in various situations. Her ultimate goal is to foster a harmonious relationship between the dog and their owners, built on understanding, trust, and mutual respect.

Training Options

Basic Training

Individual Basic Training Sessions

In WildFree’s Basic Training Sessions, Jax teaches you and your dog (8+ months old) how to work together as partners using energy and body language rather than equipment. Focuses on basic obedience and manners such as: properly shadowing on leash, claiming your space to stop dogs from jumping up on you and others and more.

Puppy Class

 Are you looking for a fun experience for your new puppy to learn how to socialize with other dogs safely and positively? In a group setting, Jax works with you and your puppy on how to safety interact with other dogs and how to communicate with one another by using energy and body language.

Basic Obedience Class

Basic Obedience Classes are set up in a clinic/demonstration style, where Jax teaches you and your dog how to work together as partners using energy and body language. The Group Basic Training Classes focus on basic obedience and manners such as: properly shadowing on leash, claiming your space to stop dogs from jumping up on you and others and more.

Behavioural Training

Canine Etiquette Course

The Canine Etiquette Course is targeted to help dogs who are reactive or have behavioural issues. Your dog will have 12 in-home sessions, where you and your dog will learn confidence building exercises, interactive skill exercises, house training, learning how to accept and avoid distractions, looking to the human for direction rather than reacting negatively, patiently and attentively walking centred behind the human, and more.

All training services that WildFree Canine Services Inc. offers use body language, timing and energy rather than equipment and treats.

Behavioural Class

Behavioural classes are set up in a clinic/demonstration style, where Jax teaches you and your dog how to work together as partners using energy and body language. Behavioural Classes focus to helping dogs who are reactive or have behavioural issues.

These classes allow you and your dog to practice them looking to you for direction rather than making excitable or negative reactions.

All training services that WildFree Canine Services Inc. offers use body language, timing and energy rather than equipment and treats.

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