For The Dogs

I worked with Andrea not only once but twice with my puppy, Frances. From the very beginning, Andrea put together a very detailed plan where she would send me so many resources that I could use for my training at home! Over the eight virtual lessons I took with Andrea, she provided amazing feedback that I will use throughout Frances’ life! Also, had a lady ask me how I trained my pup bc she was so well behaved!

My baby girl Thea at 1 years old (sheperd/doberman) grew to be quite reactive to other people and other dogs (covid times). It was to the point where I couldn't bring her for walks or have a window open where she could see people go by. We were told to contact someone that uses prong collars and painful/aggressive training to straighten" her out. Thank God we didn't listen and I found Andrea on Instagram @forthedogstraining. She was incredibly patient with Thea as she couldn't even be near our driveway to start. She was patient with us (My husband and I) as we learned to train Thea with positive reinforcement. By the end of the 4th session

Andrea is incredible!! Not only is she extremely talented and highly educated, with a deep love and passion for animals - she is a remarkable human. Andrea provided me with real world tangible skills to help my pup have a more fulfilled life after the very first session. Andrea gets to the meat of issues right away and puts together an action plan so you can start helping your pup right away.I always feel listened to and heard when I am working with Andrea. She also treats my pup as an individual - there is no ‘one size fits all’ method with Andrea. Her approach is personalized for us and what meets our lifestyle and needs.Andrea is continually educating herself and staying on top of all the most recent science and adjusting her methods to match the science.Andrea also is part of an incredible community of other force-free, positive reenforcement trainers - so she has a lot of amazing materials at her fingertips, that she is always willing to share!I highly recommend Andrea to anyone that cares about fostering a deeper understanding and relationship with their pet.One last thing to mention - all my sessions with Andrea are virtual and I never felt like I was missing out on anything! From over 3000kms away, she changed my relationship with my pup for the better! I’m very thankful to have met Andrea!

Andrea is an excellent trainer and teacher! We were continually impressed with her patience and professionalism when we engaged her for training sessions for a new puppy. Not only does Andrea develop personalized sessions to address specific needs and behaviours, she also provides a ton of great supporting resources for owners to explore. Our puppy is making great progress and it’s largely thanks to For The Dogs!

Andrea is the absolute best! As a fear free trainer, she is passionate about the safety and well-being of all dogs- these are the fundamentals of her training and behaviour modification programs. I started working with her when my French Bulldog, Stella was just a pup. Stella developed a fear of her harness and people walking by our home. Using positive reinforcement we were able to make progress minimizing her emotional responses to the harness and strangers walking by. I now often watch Stella in our front yard from the window as people walk by and she just relaxes, gracefully without any anxiety- it's amazing! Andrea taught me how to read Stella's body language, which in turn has improved the bond and trusting relationship I have with Stella. Andrea provided training in cooperative care techniques and I now am able to engage in solo nail trims, brushing, face washing. Since working with Andrea, Stella has become overall less anxious in general. Andrea provides training resources, videos and worksheets to keep me accountable to Stella's training. She has been a consistent source of support, compassion and I can't thank her enough. Lastly, it's important to mention how much Stella loves Andrea! Stella is extremely happy after a session and she radiates confidence and joy.

Andrea is a lovely person and we had a really positive experience with her.We contacted her because we were struggling to manage our dog's barking and we knew that we only wanted to use positive behavioural modifications.I was really impressed with the way Andrea immediately wanted to know more about our dog's life overall so she could work out any things that might not be working so well for her.Once she had a good understanding of our needs, she created a training plan for us which addressed many different aspects. As well as our sessions with her, she provided many, trusted resources for us to work through at our own pace.Our sessions were virtual which meant that we have never met Andrea in person! This worked so well for us because it meant that we and our dog were relaxed in our own home and we could actually show Andrea what we were struggling with!I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Andrea!

5 stars indeed! Andrea's education and passion shined throughout every session! Her training tools and teaching skills helped us tremendously with our sweet but fearful rescue dog, Kendra. We learned so much about dog behaviour and behaviour modification. Andrea help me feel confident that I was helping Kendra adjust to her new environment and have a fulfilled life. We continue to use Andrea's training games and skills in our day to day lives even post training! I highly recommend Andrea!

I met Andrea when I first adopted my little pal Zuki and was looking for a trainer to help us get started. Immediately I was enticed by Andrea’s training because of the values she described for training. To better help guide you FTD’s has an intake form to let you know supplies you’d need (a good harness to avoid hurting your dog friend, lots of treats, a treat pouch, etc.) and to establish a personalized course for yourself and your companion. Andrea was present for any questions I had or to offer more explanation for anything I found confusing. She taught me a lot about the emotional state of our pets and how their behaviours are reflective of that. She can help you target certain unwanted behaviour, or to just establish a better connection and trust with your dog to strengthen your bond. Zuki is a reactive dog and has struggled with emotional regulation for some time, but after learning more about her body language and how to mitigate some of her stresses and stressors, we’ve come a long way. She’s built up a ton of trust with me, settles much easier than before, and even has learned to self-soothe when left alone (before she had such bad separation anxiety she would give herself stress induced colitis). I’m happy that we continue our journey together based on a relationship that prioritizes empathy, kindness, understanding, and patience over anything else. Thank you FTD’s for helping me learn tangible skills so I can be the best partner to my best partner and help her love the most fulfilling life I can give her! I recommend FTD’s to anyone I meet who gets a dog.

We've always been animal lovers and parents, but working with Andrea completely changed our relationship to dogs. We started working virtually with her shortly after adopting our 13 week old Kelpie-mix and have grown so much since then. Andrea's passion for dog training is contagious and she encouraged us to stay committed to R+ training, especially when the frustrations of puppy-hood were high. We learned about everything from loose-leash walking to greeting-etiquette to daily training games that help us decrease our pup's anxiety. When particular approaches didn't work for our little guy, Andrea engaged with creativity and excitement to develop something uniquely tailored to our pup's needs. We now have a secure framework for thinking about our pup's behaviour and mental health that has allowed us to form a deeper bond and connection with him than anything we could have imagined. We have learned and continue to learn so much about human-dog relationships and about our nugget's happiness, safety, and security through our formal work with Andrea and through her educational social media presence. If you're lucky enough to work with Andrea, you'll learn quickly how exciting and rewarding training can be.

Had a fantastic conversation with Andrea at Woof-a-roo pet fest! - such a kind and skilled person. Her booth was directed towards providing educational resources to pet parents and advocacy opposed to just promoting her own business. Her care for animals, advocating on their behalf, and bettering their lives is clear as day. It was so wonderful meeting and speaking with her!