Wise Canine Training & Behavior

Wise Canine Training is dedicated to providing effective and reliable results using ethical standards and the effective use of Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) practices in Whitehorse, Yukon. Our Trainers use only positive, ethical training methods supported by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB). Michelle is a

Certified Professional Dog Trainer (KPA CTP) and a Certified Puppy Start Right Preschool Instructor through the Karen Pryor Academy of Animal Training & Behavior. She is also a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, has a certification in Aggression in Dogs, and is a Professional Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Jenn is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (KPA CTP) and a Certified Puppy Start Right Preschool Instructor through the Karen Pryor Academy of Animal Training & Behavior. Jenn is also a Fear Free Certified Professional and has a certification in Aggression in Dogs. She is also a Professional Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers. In addition, Jenn has a Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Psychology which has provided her with valuable knowledge in learning theory and behavioral intervention. These are key principles in creating behavior change in all learners, including dogs. If you’re looking for a positive, veterinary approved, science-based approach to training, get in touch! WISE CANINE COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
Our Trainers use only positive, ethical training methods supported by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB).

​Many methods of changing behavior in dogs are effective; however, Wise Canine Trainers and Behavior Consultants are concerned not just with what is effective but what does the least harm and produces the best long-term
results. Current studies on dog training methods show a clear advantage of reward-based methods over aversive-based methods with respect to immediate and long-term welfare, training effectiveness, and the dog-human relationship. Comments promoting the use of pain, intimidation and training tools designed to be aversive will be deleted immediately without warning. Examples include collar corrections, choke collars, prong collars, shock collars (e-collars), alpha rolls, hitting, yelling/scolding. Comments promoting businesses who use or actively promote the use of aversive training methods and tools will be deleted without warning.