Your Dog Doesn't Need Another Class.
They Need the Right Intervention.
If you’ve tried group classes…
watched YouTube videos…
or been told to “just be more consistent” —
and nothing actually changed…
This isn’t because your dog is broken.
And it’s not because you’re failing.
It’s because obedience isn’t the problem.
I'm Not an Obedience Trainer.
I’m a Behavior Specialist — and I Get Sh*t Done.
Here’s the hard truth most trainers won’t say:
A dog can sit, down, and stay perfectly
and still:
explode on leash
guard resources
panic around people or dogs
ignore you the moment real life shows up
That’s because obedience is surface-level.
Behavior is psychological.
I work with:
reactivity
fear-based behaviors
aggression
shutdown dogs
dogs that have been “trained” multiple times with no real change
I work with the humans — because behavior doesn’t live in a vacuum.
Why Private Training (In-Person or Virtual) Works — When Nothing Else Has
1. Your Dog Gets Trained in the Environment Where the Problem Actually Happens
Not in a room full of distractions you’re not ready for yet.
Private sessions allow us to:
slow things down
remove pressure
build clarity
fix what’s being reinforced daily
That’s where real change starts.
2. Virtual Training Still Works — Because Behavior Isn't About Location
I don’t need to “see your dog perform.”
I need to understand what’s happening, when, and why.
Virtual sessions are powerful for:
leash issues
reactivity
aggression - Resource guarding
household rules and structure
human timing, energy, and decision-making
dogs that shut down in new environments
building Confidence
barking, stealing, door manners, excitability
If your dog lives with you — that’s where the work matters.
3. You Don't Get a Script. You Get a Strategy.
No fluffy bulls*t plans.
No “just reward the calm” nonsense.
You get:
real-world explanations
clear direction
accountability
tools that make sense for your dog
A Few Training Truths You Need to Hear
👉 Behavior doesn’t improve with repetition — it improves with clarity.
If your dog keeps repeating a behavior, it’s because it’s working for them.
👉 Calm isn’t taught by food alone.
Food can reinforce behavior — it doesn’t fix emotional state. Majority of people reward what they don’t want.
👉 Management is not training.
Avoiding triggers doesn’t teach your dog how to handle them, and just builds more stress in you.
👉 If your dog ignores you, it’s not defiance.
It’s confusion, stress, or a lack of Leadership & Follow through..
If You're Serious About Change, Start Here
Everything I do starts with an Evaluation.
That’s where we:
break down what’s actually happening
identify what’s being reinforced (often unintentionally)
map out a clear, realistic plan forward
No guesswork.
No pressure.
No wasting time.
If you’re ready to stop managing the problem
and start fixing it —
you know where to find me.
Angie
Royal K9 Inc.
Contact
Questions about what your dog is saying to you in certain situations or just about your dog’s behaviour?
Reach out to angie@royalk9.ca Angie’s always happy to help guide you in the right direction.
