The Dog Father’s Blog

Welcome to The DogFather Blog—where wisdom meets loyalty. Here you’ll find trusted guidance, real stories, and proven methods to help you and your dog build the kind of bond that turns heads at every park. This isn’t just training—it’s mentorship, and you’re part of the family.

The Dog You Train Is the Dog You Keep

I’ve said this for years: you don’t get the dog you wish for. You get the dog you train for. Every puppy starts out as pure potential. Potential for...

Agression isn’t always Agression

How Max Went From Biter to Best Friend Max was a young German Shepherd with a reputation that preceded him. At just a year old, he had already...

Dog Training Isn’t a Hobby. It’s a Profession.

Every week, I hear the same thing:“My neighbor said she can train my dog for cheap.”“I saw this trick on TikTok, I’ll just try that.” Let me be...

Leash Reactivity October 15 – 5:00 pm

by Viviane | Aug 29, 2023

Is your dog triggered by other dogs, cars, people, or other stimuli while on walks? Does he/she...

Leash Reactivity October 5 – 6:00 pm

by Viviane | Aug 29, 2023

Is your dog triggered by other dogs, cars, people, or other stimuli while on walks? Does he/she...

Leash Reactivity September 10 – 6:30 pm

by Viviane | Aug 2, 2023

Is your dog triggered by other dogs, cars, people, or other stimuli while on walks? Does he/she...

Super Dogs – August 21 – 7:15 pm

by Viviane | Jul 26, 2023

Our 6-week course for dogs over 5 months old. Super Dogs is designed for those slightly older...

Puppy 101 – August 21 – 6:00 pm

by Viviane | Jul 26, 2023

Our 6-week course for puppies between 3 and 5 months old. The foundations are extremely important...

Super Dogs – August 24 – 7:15 pm

by Viviane | Jul 26, 2023

Our 6-week course for dogs over 5 months old. Super Dogs is designed for those slightly older...

Puppy 101 – August 24 – 6:00 pm

by Viviane | Jul 26, 2023

Our 6-week course for puppies between 3 and 5 months old. The foundations are extremely important...

Leash Reactivity August 14 – 6:30 pm

by Viviane | Jul 21, 2023

Is your dog triggered by other dogs, cars, people, or other stimuli while on walks? Does he/she...

Good Manners Edition August 17 – 7:15 pm

by Viviane | Jul 7, 2023

Does your dog jump, pull, bark? Tired of your dog greeting guests with 4 paws in the air? Does...

Puppy 101 – July 25 – 6:00 pm

by Viviane | Jul 5, 2023

Our 6-week course for puppies between 3 and 5 months old. The foundations are extremely important...

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The Dog You Train Is the Dog You Keep

I’ve said this for years: you don’t get the dog you wish for. You get the dog you train for. Every puppy starts out as pure potential. Potential for chaos. Potential for calm. Potential for frustration, or potential for freedom. What shapes that outcome isn’t luck. It...

Agression isn’t always Agression

How Max Went From Biter to Best Friend Max was a young German Shepherd with a reputation that preceded him. At just a year old, he had already snapped at a neighbor, and his family was on edge. His owner called me in tears, her voice shaking: “Josh, I love him,...

Josh has held several conferences helping humans better understand dog behaviors and their body language, namely for Canada Post, various elementary schools and at Costco for Service Dog Etiquette.

He is certified with l’Académie Canin, Cognition and Emotion through Dr Hare (online course) with Duke University, Professional Dog Trainers Association (rated as one of the only dog trainers to use “dognition” (cognitive games) to formulate games to work on strengths and weaknesses and Therapy dog training with West Island Therapy Center. Currently in process of obtaining a CCPDT certificate.