About us.
Our Mission
It is our mission to provide custom training solutions for our clients to help them build strong communication skills and reliability in their dogs. We’re also passionate about spending time outdoors and we’re developing adventure based programs to help build and support a community of dog lovin’ adventure enthusiasts.
We offer a variety of dog training programs including puppy essentials, foundation training and outdoor adventure based courses.
Our Method
One of the most important considerations when choosing a dog trainer is understanding the method in which the trainer teaches you and your dog. At Adventure Dog Training Club we pride ourselves on using ethical, evidence and science backed training, rooted in positive reinforcement methods.
So what does that mean? It means we will teach you and your dog in a way that keeps both parties motivated, engaged, and consistent. Training will no longer be a chore, but an activity both you and your dog can enjoy doing together. You will not have to depend on pain or fear based punishment, corrective collars, or adverse methods to convince your dog to listen and behave. We train dogs by finding what motivates them, and using those motivators to teach them in a way that’s easy for them to understand.
Our goal is to turn YOU into a dog trainer by teaching you not only how to train your dog, but how to understand them better. We will make sure you learn how to read your dog’s behaviours and body language, so you will not only understand what to do, but the why behind what you’re doing.
Whether it’s teaching the basics or working on severe behavioural issues, we can help! We work with dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments. We can help you successfully reshape, prevent, and manage behaviours such as; aggression towards humans, dog aggression, fear based reactivity, resource guarding, anxious behaviours (like isolation distress and separation anxiety), hyper excitement and more.
In our training programs, we teach how to appropriately reward scale, and phase out treat rewards over time. This means your dog will be rewarded when learning commands, but will also learn to listen to you consistently, and not just to the treat in your hand! This is very important in shaping a dog who performs consistently in a variety of contexts.
Everyone wants a happy, fulfilling life with their dog, which is why we tailor our approach to fit the lifestyle you share. We don’t leave anything out. We’ll make sure to cover important lifestyle management skills like sleeping and settling arrangements, nutrition, feeding schedule, mental and physical stimulation regimen, as well as bonding activities and games.
Get started today with training that will transform the life you share with your four legged friend!
The Trainer: Andrew Abbott
With over a decade of experience working with pets, Andrew has dedicated his career to helping dogs and their families build happier, stronger relationships. Like many trainers, his journey began with one very special rescue dog who needed patience, understanding, and a lot of guidance. Andrew already had a passion for canine behaviour, but the experience inspired him to help other families and their dogs.
After establishing his professional dog training career in 2018, Andrew has helped hundreds of families develop well-mannered, confident dogs through practical, compassionate, and effective training. He believes every family deserves a training approach that fits their lifestyle and goals.
Whether he's helping a new puppy get off to the right start, addressing behaviour challenges, or strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners, Andrew is committed to creating lasting results that make everyday life more enjoyable for both ends of the leash.
His knowledge and experience have also earned him recognition as an expert in dog training and behaviour by the Supreme Court of Canada, reflecting his commitment to professionalism and excellence in the field.
