The Canine Way

We got a border collie heeler for our first dog and despite our research we were in way over our heads with leash reactivity and other unfavourable behaviours. Since working with Vanessa and learning the foundations of relationship work with our dog, we have experienced a night and day difference. Vanessa is honestly a life saver and I would 100% recommend her services to anyone! I wish we went to her when we first got our dog but are so happy to have found her!

The canine way is an excellent well thought out dog training program . Vanessa's training program was easy to follow and my dog responded very well. 100% recommended

Great facilities, excellent courses and services for all your dog behaviour and training needs. Vanessa knows what your dog needs. Also check out sniff spot if you’d like to rent off leash space.

Wasn’t sure at first what to expect. Have to say I found this course very interesting, I learnt more about myself as a dog handler. In turn that has created a better relationship with my dog’s and my puppy. Vanessa is very clear in her training techniques and I felt comfortable using her ides’s to help me work with my pup. Looking forward to more training and behavioural tips with Vanessa in the future. I would highly recommend her for all your puppy’s needs. Thanks Vanessa see you soon. Anita

We took the Canine Way with Vanessa recently after getting a new puppy and holy moly did we learn a lot! Not only did Vanessa equip us with the knowledge to understand our new pup but I also felt like what we learned positively impacted my relationship with my 11 year old dog as well. I wish I would have taken the course sooner! Highly recommend :)

We have had such an amazing experience working with the Canine Way. We have learned so much, not only in traditional training but how to have a better relationship with our dog and how to ‘speak dog’. I know we have lots more to learn but I know we made the right choice in choosing the canine way.

Vanessa is a dog behaviourist, and therefore teaches you how to understand your dog better than regular dog trainers. When we understand our dog's behaviour, we can communicate with our pet so that we don't have to control them with obedience commands. Instead, we can guide them to make better choices. Any relationship lacking communication has a weak foundation, and I don't know anyone who likes to be controlled. I wish this course was mandatory for dog owners. People would have healthier relationships with their pets, and they would have better tools to keep their pets safe in public places. Vanessa has been the reason why my new dog, previously a street dog, is constantly improving. I couldn't have had such a great relationship with this dog without Vanessa's expertise.

The Canine Way is definitely a 5 star program worth every penny and more! It should be mandatory for all dog owners. Becoming a better leader for our dogs, having a better relationship and communicating in a healthy, respectful, mutual way with our dogs that they can understand is where this course takes us. It has tied in perfectly with what we have been doing with our 1.5 year old pup and really has paved the way to help us move forward much more confidently and with a good plan. We can't thank Vanessa enough for providing this course, for her enthusiasm, attention to detail and for the guidance she has provided. One of the best things we have done for us and for our dog!!!!

The Canine Way course completely changed how I approach things with my dogs and made so much sense out of all the info I’ve learned about dogs over the years. If you are looking to understand your dog fully and know how to communicate with them effectively this is your answer! It will help you and your dog! You will learn about how a digs brain works, when and how they learn, play styles, healthy habits, and how to have complete conversations with your dog. It is a must have for everyone who lives life with a dog.

Thank you Vanessa! Your facilitation of The Canine Way Foundation course (via 6 zoom sessions) was really well done. You have a gift for sharing information in a way that is clear and engaging as well as entertaining. Your mimicking of dog and people body language is spot on and your teaching method made it easy to forget that we weren’t in the same room. I loved this course and recommend it to anyone who wants a more fulfilling relationship with their dog.