Sharon on the deck with dogs big and smallMy mission: To guide you to explore and enjoy your dog's full potential.

My name is Sharon Toews and I can't get enough of dogs! I was raised in a dog-less home and it seems I've been trying to make up for lost time. As I clung to every stray and cared for friends' dogs, I discovered I had a natural ability to work with canines regardless of size and temperament. No, the novelty has not worn off; I'm now a grandmother and still enjoy every aspect of caring for and training dogs.

Over the last 35 years I have worked with over 400 dogs, large and small. What Sharon walking 7 dogs on-leashstarted out as a favour for friends, in order to get my dog-fix, turned into a full time job boarding and eventually doggie-daycare. Customers were amazed at my ability to keep so many dogs peaceful and obedient and often asked me for training. I now recognize God has blessed me with this talent for understanding dogs and working with you the owner. With gratitude, I donate 30% of my profits to various organizations helping children in Manitoba, Costa Rica and West Africa.

In 2012 I was able to fulfill a life-long dream and earn my Professional Dog Trainers certification including First Aid and solutions for problem behaviours. I aced the 12A havanese and lab-shepherd mix playing together week program with Ben Kersen and the Wonderdogs in Victoria, BC. (I know - must have been tough missing our Manitoba winter!) I love his unique "praise and play" style of training but I recognize that his energetic method is not for everyone. I am always studying different training styles to find one that will suit your needs, such as Karen Pryor, Sophia Yin, Ian Dunbar and other famous trainers.

Give me a call. You will be amazed at what your dog is capable of learning in a very short time. I know what it's like to raise a puppy in a busy household, so I look for options that work for you in your home. Don't worry - I'm not the crazy dog-lady who leaves you in tears and feeling like a terrible owner because you actually have a life outside of dogs! If your dog is driving you crazy, I can help with training solutions for you and your dog.

Bulldogs and golden doodles boarding in my home