Champagne Canines Dog Training and Behaviour Consults

02/17/2026

New books!

As some may know, I find the process of dog evolution and domestication fascinating. These will help deepen my understanding.

Always learning!

Books from Mungo's Books for Dog People - support local business and get your dog books from her!

02/16/2026

Canine Communication: Lip Licking!

A subtle sign that could mean: stress, excitement or used as a calming signal to other dogs (a way to diffuse a tense situation).

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!

Try this challenge with your dog! Use "wait" (if you want them to eat the treats after) or "leave it" (if you don't want all the treats eaten) and make a heart with some treats or kibble!

Post your attempts below!

02/12/2026

Champagne Canines - Not just for Canines! 🐈🐈‍⬛

Now offering cat behavior consultants, virtual or in-home! For issues such as:
🐾 Litter box avoidance
🐾 Introductions to new cats/dogs/babies
🐾 In-fighting or aggression between animals in the home
🐾 Property damage
🐾 Co-opertive care (going in a carrier, insulin injections, grooming etc)

02/10/2026

So wonderful to see a new bunch of followers from Canine Connection! If you've worked personally with me, a solid review here on FB is always appreciated ❤️

Rambo's mom: if you see this, message me as I have some videos of Rambo's last agility class.

02/10/2026

Place - aka boundary control. Magic mat

The goal of Place is often to get a dog to relax, especially if you're going to be there for a long time. Once a dog is relaxed like Oona is below, your Rate of Reinforcement can decrease substantially.

02/10/2026

🐾 Need help with your dog?

Now offering FREE 30 minute phone consults so we can talk about your dog’s unique situation, answer your questions, and see if we’re a good fit to start a training journey together.

Message me to book!

02/09/2026

Place -Teaching your dog to remain on a defined boundary until released

Aka - Magic mat, boundary control

Great for mealtimes. Prevents the dog from scavenging or searching for unguarded plates.

12/25/2025

12/21/2025

Merry Christmas
Happy Yule

10/10/2025

🎓Continuing education! 🎓

To maintain my certification as a behaviour consultant, I must attend a certain number of continuing education seminars or webinars approved by the CCPDT (certification council for professional dog trainers).

The science of dog behaviour and training never stops evolving. Every dog I work with teaches me something. Every pet parent gives me a new perspective.

Part of training dogs is connecting with people. This webinar focuses on that often overlooked aspect. It is also the last one I need for my certification renewal coming up next year.