Hairy Tales Training

Hairy Tales Training Kristina offers private and semi private dog training sessions that are fun and educational.

04/07/2026

🐶🐱 Cats and dogs don’t just “figure it out” on their own… they learn it.
🤝 With the right structure, clear communication, and consistent supervision, even animals with very different instincts can learn how to coexist, play appropriately, and respect each other’s space.
🐿️Foxy does have a prey drive.That didn’t magically disappear. What changed is her understanding.
☝️Through clear training (including e-collar work), she’s learned that small animals are not food, and how to stay calm and gentle around them 🐾
⚠️Safe interactions don’t happen by chance
They happen because humans step in, guide, and advocate for both animals every step of the way.
🐾Respectful play is taught, not assumed 💡
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01/14/2026

🏝️On vacation until Jan 28th.🏝️
📨We will not be checking social media messages while Kristina is away. If you need to get in touch, please email us (link in bio)! Hairy Tales lovely assistant Eden will be responding to all non training related questions until Kristina is back within 5 business days!
❤️Have a lovely couple weeks!
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01/09/2026

🤩Wow, for the third year in a row Hairy Tales is a finalist in the Canadian choice awards for best dog trainer!
🙏 Thanks so much for all your support! This has been quite the journey. I am so blessed to be able to make a living doing what I love best!
🌍The support means the world to me!
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12/31/2025

🎆Happy New Year!🎆
👉Here’s to calmer walks, clearer communication, stronger relationships, and dogs who feel safe, understood, and confident.
👍Making a New Year’s resolution to help your dog through behaviour challenges might just be the best decision you make this year.
🐾2026 is for progress, consistency, and meeting dogs where they’re at.
🎉Wishing everyone a very happy and fruitful new year.

12/29/2025

☃️Small dogs can absolutely enjoy winter walks too.
☝️They just need the right gear to keep them warm.
My recommendations are:
🏂Full snowsuits that cover all four legs help retain body heat. (Amazon and shein have GREAT options for pretty cheap prices. Just beware that Shein doesn't allow returns on dog stuff).
ℹ️ Snoods protect ears, neck, and chest from wind and cold (I use human leg warmers from the dollar store).
🥾When temperatures drop below -14°C, boots are often necessary to protect paws from frostbite, ice, and salt. 👉In this video, my dog is wearing boots from — great for dogs of all sizes. When fitted correctly, they stay on securely and don’t cause discomfort or restrict movement.
🥶Cold weather doesn’t have to mean staying inside; dress appropriately and winter walks can stay safe and enjoyable!

12/11/2025

🐕Balto and Foxy are the CUTEST pair, but don't think this just happened all on its own.
🐾Having more than one dog in a household often requires strict rules and boundaries around how the dogs interact and what resources they need to share.
🙅‍♂️Just like children, leaving them to their own devices would likely create one bully and the other bullied.
🏡If you want your dogs to thrive in a household with other dogs, it's vital to make sure you are the one letting them know what is and isn't acceptable behaviour.
👎Do not just 'let the dogs figure it out'. More often than not this will eventually lead to fights down the road.
ℹ️If you're unsure what is and isn't acceptable in dog play and behavior, contact a reputable trainer who has a good reputation in dealing with dog behavior and behavior modification.

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11/25/2025

🎁 Digital Gift Cards Available
🎄Give your friend or family member the best gift they could ever ask for - a better relationship and the ability to better understand their dog! ➡️ and NO this would not be an insult, or insinuating the dog is poorly behaved.
👍Most dog owners wish they could have a private session with a trainer, but don’t always want to spend the money. Your friend or family member and their dog will thank you for this wonderful gift!
❤️For many, their dogs are a very important and special family member. No matter how well behaved they might be, most pet parents have things they wish they could improve on with their dog. 
🥰Training sessions with Hairy Tales will help them and their dog have a better relationship and communication, which will help them to improve in any area they choose!
👉 To purchase a gift card go to link in bio and tap "Gift Cards"

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11/04/2025

🍂End of Fall Vibes🍂
👍Everything is going super well with Balto and his training progress.
🥰As you can see here, he's getting big, and he and Foxy are thick as thieves.
💂While he might be super early in starting to guard, we chose him because we wanted a protective dog. It will take a little time for him to learn that he needs to look to us for guidance before acting on his urges to protect.
🐾I look forward to continuing on this journey with him.
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11/03/2025

⚠️You are not alone - Even dog trainers can have problems with behavior issues with their dogs.
🐕 A few weeks ago at around 5 months old, Balto started displaying signs of reactivity and protective behavior. While this is pretty early then when we typically will see this come about, it's something we already knew was coming, because when we picked him up at 10 weeks, we already saw some hints of these behaviors (It's also honestly why we chose him).
🐾Since I'm a dog trainer, it's not super concerning to me, and I know that I'll be able to get it under control. But for those of you who are struggling with these kinds of behaviors, just know that it is pretty normal for these things to come about.
ℹ️ I want you to know that there are solutions to this issue, and it can be solved. All you need to do is find a professional who will know how to help you solve these problems. Typically these are balance trainers who use a balanced approach to dog training, not just a positive only approach.

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11/01/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween 👻

❤️ Hairy Tales Family

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10/14/2025

🐶Raising a puppy is a ridiculous amount of work, but if you put in the time when they are young it pays off when they are adults.

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Toronto, ON

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Wednesday 10am - 7:30pm
Thursday 11am - 8:30pm
Friday 11am - 8:30pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+14163208710

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