What happens during a Calm Canine Session?

The Calm Canine Session is a three-hour private session, usually in your home. We look at your dog, your relationship and the concerns your household is facing.

I’ll teach you the foundation of my approach and help you apply it to everyday life. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your dog, practical changes to work on and a roadmap for moving forward.

The session includes a two-week follow-up call and ongoing support for quick questions about what we covered.

How much does it cost?

The Calm Canine Session is $500 CAD including tax, plus mileage for an in-home session.

Mileage is calculated at $0.80 per kilometre one way from Graysville, Manitoba, rounded to the nearest dollar. A $25 additional fee applies to sessions that run past 5 p.m. or take place on Saturday.

Virtual sessions are also $500 including tax, with no mileage.

Where do you offer in-home sessions?

I’m based in Graysville and serve Southern Manitoba, generally within about two hours’ driving time. This includes Carman, Morden, Winkler, Portage la Prairie, Winnipeg and surrounding communities.

Tell me where you live when you inquire so I can confirm availability and mileage.

Can we work together virtually?

Yes. The Calm Canine Session is also available virtually, with the same focus on understanding your dog and applying the foundation to your household.

It includes a three-hour session, a practical roadmap, a two-week follow-up call and support for quick questions about covered material.

What if I have questions afterward?

We’ll arrange a follow-up call for about two weeks after your session to discuss how things are going and answer questions.

You also have ongoing support for quick questions about material we covered. If you’d like dedicated help with a particular step of your plan or a separate issue, Additional Coaching is available.

What is Additional Coaching?

Additional Coaching gives us dedicated time to work through a specific step of your plan or address a separate concern.

A 30-minute virtual appointment is $75. A 60-minute appointment is $150, virtually or in person, plus mileage where applicable. All prices include tax.

How do I book and pay?

Contact me with a little about your dog, your concerns and where you live. We’ll discuss whether the session is a good fit and arrange a date and time together.

Payment is due by the end of the session. I prefer cash and also accept e-transfer. No deposit is required.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule? Can I get a refund?

You can cancel or reschedule your session without penalty. No deposit is required, and payment is due by the end of the session. If you’ve paid in advance and need to cancel, your payment will be refunded.

Once the session is complete, no refunds are provided.

Will this work for my dog?

The foundation can be applied with dogs of different breeds, ages, sizes and personalities, but your dog’s needs and circumstances matter.

Some changes may happen quickly; others take time, consistency and continued management. I don’t promise a particular timeline or outcome.

My goal is to help you understand your dog and give you a practical way forward. If you’re unsure whether this is suitable for your situation, we can discuss that before booking.

You talk about leadership. Does that mean dominating my dog?

No.

When I talk about leadership, I mean taking responsibility for your dog’s needs, making decisions and setting boundaries calmly.

It’s the role of a trustworthy parent figure: someone your dog can rely on to take care of things. It doesn’t mean force, intimidation or making your dog submit.

If you don’t use force, can I still tell my dog “no”?

Yes. Boundaries matter.

I’ll help you understand why your dog may be doing something and how to respond clearly and calmly. The goal is to guide your dog without relying on fear or physical corrections.

I already take good care of my dog. What else is there to learn?

Loving your dog and looking after them matters. Understanding how they experience your everyday interactions adds another piece.

Humans and dogs communicate differently, so misunderstandings are understandable. We’ll look at what your dog is doing, the context and how your responses may be affecting the situation—without assuming either of you is being difficult.

Will this make my dog perfect?

No—and your dog doesn’t need to be perfect.

Breed, personality, age and past experiences still matter. The foundation doesn’t erase those differences or guarantee that your dog will be comfortable in every situation.

The aim is to help you understand your dog, handle everyday situations and build a relationship in which your dog can feel safer and look to you for guidance.

Do I have to keep using this approach forever?

Understanding your dog is something you keep using throughout their life.

The Five Golden Rules—Mood, Food, Safety, Boundaries and Attention—are rules for people to follow, not commands for dogs. They provide an everyday foundation for your relationship.

How you apply that foundation can develop as your dog, household and circumstances change.

What if I’m not sure you’re the right person for my dog?

Contact me and tell me a little about your dog and what’s going on.

We can discuss your concerns, what you’re hoping for and whether my approach would be a good fit. You don’t need to commit to a session before having that conversation.