https://www.wildspiritdogtraining.ca/about daily 0.75 2026-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5e9eac69d1ec0fade95629/dd20c33a-7c86-4203-96ba-6cc33de76f52/Laurin+Fulton+Image.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5e9eac69d1ec0fade95629/1586791738107-87IBJC3IP85JSIT77U5C/91067801_2587253831544669_4357675394774597632_n.jpg About Us - Lisa Hildebrandt How it all Started As long as Lisa Hildebrandt (Founder and Head Trainer) can remember she loved dogs! She was fortunate to get her first dog when very young. A Yellow Lab named Lady. Much to her extreme disappointment her family had to gift their precious puppy to extended family in PEI but Lisa was fascinated to see the training her cousin did with Lady. He was able to train this show line puppy to be a very well trained hunting dog! She looked forward to her visits to see Lady and find out what new things she had learned. Even at this young age Lisa was already using her passion to help her friends the best she could with their dogs. She also enjoyed using her free time to learn about dog breeds and never turned down a book about dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5e9eac69d1ec0fade95629/1588012277619-89Q2CZ84RD1U37YKTSHI/94672787_552787508976836_2503645975684317184_n.jpg About Us - The Next Step When Lisa was a teenager she got a Shiba Inu puppy named Bear and was able to attend her first obedience classes and agility classes as a student. This was her first introduction into structured training and she loved it. If Lisa wasn’t already, she was officially hooked! She also had the opportunity to work with her neighbor’s dog who worked with the RCMP as a K9 unit. She did some tracking with them and even took her first bite with a sleeve at 16 years old. These experiences all provided insight into even more facets of the dog world. During this time she lived in the country and rode her neighbor’s horses and even helped with the horse’s training. She didn’t realize at the time how those experiences with horses would help with her understanding of animal behaviour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5e9eac69d1ec0fade95629/1586792361304-TEKB5V20BLTFEF3Z31OU/82497487_10162925818435080_8266997860734599168_n.jpg About Us - The Leap into Professional Training In 2009 Lisa rescued a dog who had some pretty severe behavioural issues that she was not aware of or prepared for. She looked for professional help and after completing private training with a local trainer and seeing the transformation in her dog, Lisa began her journey into the world of professional dog training. Since that time Lisa has completed an intensive shadow style training program and has worked with and learned from some of the top dog trainers from across North America and even Australia. She regularly updates her training through seminars and working with top trainers in the field and never stops researching and studying training techniques and dog psychology. All of this is to offer her students the best training and support available. Lisa has worked with hundreds of puppies and dogs over the years with various behavioural issues and thoroughly enjoys sharing her knowledge and skills to help dogs do better and be happier. Helping people build the relationship with their dogs they always wanted is one of her favorite parts of working as a dog trainer. Her favorite thing to hear from students is “I can really enjoy my dog now!”. She would love to help you as well! Lisa lives with her husband, son and daughter, and two dogs just outside of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. https://www.wildspiritdogtraining.ca/trainingoptions daily 0.75 2024-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5e9eac69d1ec0fade95629/1586107047554-PA1GS9URO51O2UA9I7LZ/91273603_678237759652002_8836604231780663296_n.jpg Training Options - Puppy Foundations Congratulations on your puppy! Puppies are so adorable and fun and they also grow up very quick. There is so much you can do when your puppy is young to set them up to be a confident, happy and well behaved dog for the rest of their lives. Let us help you make the most of this precious time! This is a 5 lesson, private course and is appropriate for puppies from 8 weeks of age to 5 months old. This program provides you with help for all of your puppy’s behaviours, manners, introduction to obedience and more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5e9eac69d1ec0fade95629/1588786659690-T62UH80F3OQM2BBRAATL/95198199_10101830790723459_422882394064814080_n.jpg Training Options - Manners & Obedience This program is focused on getting a solid grasp on obedience behaviours that you will use every day. Loose leash walking, polite greetings, door manners, coming when called, listening the first time to commands and so much more! It also helps you get rid of any left over puppy behaviours your dog may have like jumping, nipping, mouthing, not listening etc. The biggest thing we hear from people taking this course is “I enjoy my dog so much more now!”. This program is a 5 lesson, private course and is appropriate for dogs 6 months and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5e9eac69d1ec0fade95629/1588786633294-ONZ768IVLCT177RZ1G4P/68964363_763172050769428_2348337711993061376_n.jpg Training Options - Behaviour Modification Are you dealing with behaviours you aren’t sure how to remedy? Does your dog bark at other dogs, people or cars when walking? Are they possessive of food, toys or anything else? Are they aggressive to people or other dogs? Excessively fearful or nervous? This program combines all the things taught in our Manners and Obedience Program with every tool you need to resolve those bigger problem behaviours at the same time. For most dogs this program is 7 private lessons, but if you are dealing with a combination of behaviours listed above, it may be recommended that an additional lesson or two may be a better fit. This will ensure that you and your dog have all the skills needed to move forward together, happily and safely. All of these details will be discussed in your initial phone call. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5e9eac69d1ec0fade95629/1588723711963-S6CGHURH3IGMTJZSS45D/95293543_10101830790967969_5682543943686815744_n.jpg Training Options - Off Leash Reliability Having your dog come when called is something so many people struggle with but you don’t have to! This program can either be combined with our Manners and Obedience program or is available as a stand alone program if your dog has a decent foundation in obedience. The particular length of this course will vary based on where you are in training with your dog. Your specific program will be determined during your phone consultation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5e9eac69d1ec0fade95629/1588807630630-BK4RXROHT8R5I6DMTEWW/49344571_10161337519420080_4788539959789223936_n.jpg Training Options - Baby Prep Course Congratulations you are having a baby! Does your dog know!? To help you grow your family peacefully, this program will help you with all the foundations needed to get your dog ready. The Baby Prep Course combines skills taught in our Manners and Obedience program with skills, knowledge, exercises and specific commands that you can use regularly when baby arrives. You will also be taught how to guide your child and dog’s relationship in a positive way as your child grows from baby to toddler and beyond! All of this and so much more! This program is 5 private lessons. Your specific program details will be discussed during your phone consultation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5e9eac69d1ec0fade95629/1586109570395-RO7PS4GA1I2VLUQEC9YJ/90776062_598020310788257_6711112422653952000_n.jpg Training Options - The Friend Finder Are you ready to welcome a dog to your family but overwhelmed by the options or don’t know where to start? Should you get a puppy or a mature dog? From a breeder or a rescue? What breeds are a good match for your family? How do you find a responsible breeder or how do you decide if a particular rescue dog is a good match for you? This program consists of an introductory 45 minute phone call to find out what things you are looking for in a dog, what your lifestyle is like and provide you with introductory information to get you started. You will then receive a detailed follow up email providing you with information like suggested breeds, recommended breeders, quality rescues, and/or available dogs as is applicable for your situation and much more information which will help you move forward. We are also available to answer any questions regarding the provided information and support you as you move forward in your journey to find your dog. 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