Dog Training, Education & Resources • Your Happy Dog Coach

Beyond Obedience: Building Real Connection by Understanding Your Dog’s Needs.

A welfare-focused approach to building a happy home with a well-supported dog, guided by personalized coaching from a Certified Family Dog Mediator.

What to Expect: An Updated Approach to Dog Training

Understanding:
We look at your dog’s L.E.G.S.® (Learning, Environment, Genetics, Self) to find the root cause of unwanted behaviours. Then we work on meeting those needs in appropriate ways so you’ll see less of them.

Connection:
Instead of learning how to control your dog, we will learn more about your dog and work toward a collaboration between you both, making daily life easier (and happier) for everyone.

Communication:
Learning how to read your dog’s body language is a high priority, as well as making sure they feel heard and understood. Then we can teach them how to navigate the human world confidently, with you by their side.

Meet Lori-Lee: Your Certified Family Dog Mediator

I believe that training isn’t about coercion or control. It’s about education, understanding, and connection.

I am dedicated to empowering both dogs and their guardians with compassionate guidance, educational resources, and hands-on proven skills to help you build your relationship & bond.

I strive to go beyond “Sit, Stay, and Heel” to help you truly understand your dogs needs, meet those needs, and build a strong relationship with them, ensuring you both live happily together.

"This morning, walking over to the other neighbours, there was something in road. He stopped and looked, then walked away and didn't bother. On way back there was someone going by on bicycle, and he didn't get excited as he usually does when I said leave it. Didn't have treats, but I gave him some love

. So in short we have all learned something from you."

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"Very happy with all the advice and support received here - will definitely seek further advice as Rosie and I advance in our training. Recommend this trainer - very well versed in all things "canine" and her follow up is outstanding!"

"We all really benefited from your sessions. Having the “manual” you prepared is wonderful. It makes it so much easier to just refer to section when additional training on a behaviour is required. I hope your business is doing well. You deserve to do well. Your understanding of dogs is incredible. Feel free to drop by anytime you are in the area."

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Neither you or your dog are broken… you just need a better translator!

Your Happy Dog Coach provides the specialized, evidence-based, welfare-focused guidance you won’t find in a typical obedience class.

Are YOU Ready to Build a Better Life with Your Dog?

Your dog can be your best friend.

Work with me to learn how connect with your dog and meet their needs based on science (rather than compliance and quick fixes).
Together, we can use proven, compassionate strategies to discover the root causes of your dogs behaviour, and start building a better relationship today.