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Kiss My Mutt Training
Bridging the gap between dog & guardian
Any dog, any challenge.
Kiss My Mutt trainers have over a decade of experience helping pet parents achieve the relationship and results they envision.​​​​
We place welfare, relationship & positive reinforcement at the forefront of every great, personalized training plan.
Services
Train the Trainer
Passionate and curious about dog behaviour? Looking to become a dog trainer or to advance your skills as a dog handling professional?
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Our apprenticeship program will provide you with the education, experience and support you may need to start training dogs or improve as a general dog advocate.
About Us
First, we are dog parents. Second, we are dog trainers. At Kiss My Mutt Training, we prioritize both the dog & the handlers well-being. With over a decade in studying animal behaviour (ABC certified & continued education), we have a deep understanding of how dogs learn & what is involved to create long lasting behaviour change. Our methods are most aligned with LIMA (least invasive, minimally aversive). We focus on using positive reinforcement, Applied Behaviour Analysis, LEGS model, setting the dog up to succeed & focusing on a strong, trusting relationship between dog & guardian. We also believe in the benefits of implementing structure, boundaries and management. Our trainers focus on treating the root cause of behavioural challenges - not just the symptoms. We believe every great training plan considers how we can optimize your dogs welfare & agency, which will in turn; improve their behaviour. We also understand that every home is unique, which is why we remain flexible and understanding to your needs, limitations & preferences.​​ We value helping pet guardians better understand their dog & how to speak their language, to better guide them through life. Kiss My Mutt Trainers believe all dogs are capable & deserving of learning in an environment that fosters feelings of safety & autonomy. This means we will not recommend any tools or methods that inflict fear or pain onto your dog (but will gladly meet you where you are on your preferred tool choices).
Meet the Team
Our team values creating a comfortable training environment for the learners -
both the dog & their humans..
As well as on-going education in ethology & behavioral science, harmonious relationships, animal welfare & creating long-lasting positive outcomes led through
compassionate, modern training.
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"Changing your life starts with changing your habits. Small, consistent actions can transform the ordinary to the extraordinary."
The first clip was sent to us from Dash's owners before starting our training journey together - he was newly adopted and highly reactive, despite previous training on a prong collar.
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The clip following is Dash 3 months after training together - safely and calmly socializing at a local pet store - prong free.
No suppression or discomfort needed to attain these results!
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This is just one example of thousands of success stories.
Testimonials
Stimpy & Ayla's Guardian:
Stephanie is an *awesome*, passionate dog trainer and I recommend her to anyone who wants a better relationship with their pup. She is an excellent trainer for dog parents -- because let's be real, a lot of it is about learning how to work with your dog and their specific needs/traits.
Stephanie is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and supportive - I've had the pleasure to work with her with my two dogs who have almost completely opposite temperaments (one with super high energy/high prey drive and way too smart for his own good; versus one who is a big scaredy baby and not the sharpest :P ) -- she's got a variety of tools to help you meet your dog where they're at!
Really cannot recommend Kiss My Mutt enough!
Prim's Guardian:
Steph is the real deal. If you’re looking for a trainer that can effectively help you with behavioural issues or foundational training - she will break things down for you step by step, and also help you understand why your dog behaves a certain way.
This was a missing piece for me - I had no idea what I was doing before but I was getting really frustrated doing it. She helped me look at situations from a different perspective and taught me how to listen to my dog - this is 100% her super power.
But it’s not just about your dog. She advocates for you as the human, as well.
Get in touch with Steph - she can help you.
Twyla's Guardian:
Stephanie is AMAZING! She has an incredible talent for understanding what both the dog and their owner needs. She has taught us what amazing results can be achieved using positive, force free reinforcement training. I have a Lab mix whom I adopted. Soon after the adoption she acquired fear based reactivity towards other dogs, Stephanie was able to guide me as to how to help build confidence in my pup and I saw an unbelievable transformation. My fearful anxious beauty has begun demonstrating more confidence. In a recent session, my girl was able to walk happily next to another dog, with no signs of anxiety. Twyla also LOVES 💕 Stephanie from day one, with all her fear and trust issues, she greeted Stephanie with an exuberance that she shows with no other person to this day. Stephanie has a special way with dogs and the connection is instant. She is always available to answer any questions or to talk about when you get stuck. All the successes that Twyla has had I owe to her incredible training. Twyla and I both highly 100% recommend Stephanie and Kiss My Mutt Training to get the results you’re hoping for.
