Every dog deserves to learn in a way that nurtures their confidence and respects their individual needs. Following the L.E.G.S. method (Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self), our focus is to equip dogs with essential life skills that help them succeed in their daily lives.
Our approach is based on positive reinforcement, ensuring that each interaction builds trust and strengthens the relationship between you and your dog. By creating an environment of safety, understanding, and encouragement, we make learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience for both you and your dog.
Whether you are starting with the basic foundation or addressing specific behavioural challenges, we are here to support you with professional guidance and compassionate care.
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Together, let’s create a harmonious relationship that lasts a lifetime.
VISION & GOALS
At Well-Behaved, our vision is to create a world where dogs and their owners share a deep, trusting relationship built on mutual respect and understanding. We strive to empower dogs to thrive in their environments and to equip owners with the knowledge and tools they need to nurture their dogs’ well-being. By prioritizing trust, compassion, and positive reinforcement, we envision a future where every dog is treated with kindness and provided the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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Our goals in dog training are centered around fostering lifelong, harmonious relationships between dogs and their families. We are dedicated to:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Building a Relationship based on trust: Strengthening the relationship between dogs and their owners through ethical, positive training methods.
Promoting Positive Behavior: Encouraging desirable behaviours by focusing on reinforcing positive behaviors and providing the right environment.
Supporting Individual Needs: Tailoring training programs to each dog’s unique personality, background, and needs.
Fostering a Love for Learning: Making training an enjoyable and rewarding experience that motivates dogs and their owners to continue learning and growing.
Promoting Welfare and Respect: Ensuring that every dog receives care, training, and an environment that respects their natural instincts and supports their overall welfare.
Building Lifelong Skills: Teaching dogs essential life skills that improve behavior, boost confidence, and enhance their well-being.
Guiding Owners to Understand Their Dogs: Equipping owners with the knowledge to recognize their dog’s body language, needs and emotions while strengthening communication and enhancing their relationship.
CERTIFICATIONS
Learning never stops!Â
We believe that ongoing education is essential to providing the highest standards of animal training and behavior. The field of animal behavior is constantly evolving, with new research and ethical practices emerging regularly.
That’s why we prioritize continuous learning—whether through constant professional certifications, scientific publications, professional conferences, or hands-on experience—to ensure that the dogs we work with receive the best possible standards.
The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants is dedicated to raising the standards of animal behavior consulting worldwide through their rigorous credentialing process.
Certified Separation Anxiety Behavior Consultant - by Julie Naismith, one of the leading certifications on Separation Anxiety worldwide.
Family Dog Mediation - by Kim Brophey. L.E.G.S applied ethology (Learning, Environment, Genetics and Self) to understand dog behavior.
Certified in Aggression in Dogs - by Michael Shikashio. Helping dogs with aggression issues including (reactivity, resource guarding, dog to dog aggression and human to dog aggression).
An International School for Certified Dog Trainers that aims to help dog trainers around the world through understanding science and methodology.
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SERVICES
We offer a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of you and your dog, guided by our L.E.G.S. approach—Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self. Our tailored packages ensure a personalized training experience, addressing every aspect of your dog's well-being, while helping you build a strong relationship based on trust with them.
Training Foundation Programs
For puppies and adult dogs. It is never too early and it is never too late to start training! Building a strong foundation will not only help dogs navigate the world safely but it will also improve their confidence and help build clear communication, trust and mutual respect between you and your dog.Â
This package is tailored specifically to you and your dog, allowing us to work on your priorities—whether it's loose leash walking and recall, or teaching alternative, desirable behaviors in place of unwanted ones.Â
Husbandry Training Programs
Many dogs experience stress during essential care routines, but what if we could show you that these seemingly stressful procedures can actually be done stress-free?
Whether your dog is already feeling stressed or is simply new to these experiences, our training helps ensure that even the most stressful procedures, like body checks, nail trimming, teeth brushing, grooming and many more, can become positive experiences and prevent stress before it even starts. Â
By creating positive associations with these tasks, we promote not only their physical well-being but also their emotional comfort, helping your dog remain relaxed and confident throughout.
Aggression Programs
There can be a lot of different reasons why a dog will show an aggressive response to a stimulus. It’s important to remember, though, that aggression is often a symptom, not the problem itself. Whether it’s fear-based, resource guarding, territorial behavior, frustration, or even pain-related aggression, every dog has a reason for their reactions. Instead of suppressing the behavior, our goal is to understand why it’s happening and work towards a solution that creates a lasting change.
Our aggression packages include (but is not limited to):Â
- ReactivityÂ
- Resource Guarding
- Dog to dog aggression
- Dog to human aggressionÂ
Separation Anxiety Programs
Does your dog struggle when left home alone? If when you leave your house your dog:
- Barks, howls, whines
- Destroys or chews furniture
- Soils the houseÂ
- Tries to escape
- Is anxious way before you leave
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Then this is the right program for you. Our Separation Anxiety program has proven to help dogs overcome this fear of being home alone. With our gradual exposure approach, we can teach them to feel safe and confident on their own.
Enrichment Programs
Our Enrichment Program is designed for dog owners who want to offer their dogs a fulfilling and exciting extra activity.
This program focuses on providing mental stimulation while also meeting your dog’s physical needs. By engaging in a variety of activities and challenges, your dog will not only have fun, but also develop problem-solving skills, build confidence, and stay mentally sharp.
We believe that training should always be enjoyable, which is why we ensure each session is interactive and rewarding for both you and your dog. Together, you’ll explore new challenges and activities, strengthening your bond while supporting your dog’s overall well-being.
