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I adopted Jasper from the Calgary Humane Society last year and they told me he was reactive. I was a bit overwhelmed at first since he was my first dog. “Where’s Your Sit” really helped Jasper become a happy well-adjusted dog, and myself a responsible owner. He’s come such a long ways with his dog training classes and dog walks. It’s such a good feeling to know that I can count on” Where’s Your Sit” for dog sitting and training when I need it.

- Belinda Nicas

Calgary, Alberta

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“Six months ago I picked up a feral cat named Kaneta and brought her home. She was terrified and lived under my bed for several weeks. She was beginning to come out and allow me to touch her but I discovered that she had a habit of marking her territory on my bed and under my bed. I was concerned and frustrated.

I found Jade and she came over and had a look at my place to see what kind of environment Kaneta was living in. We talked and Jade was able to give me a solution and many suggestions that would help Kaneta feel safer as she was learning to domesticate. She was very professional and I still felt like I could be a good cat-mom to Kaneta.

It’s been a few months since out initial meeting and Kaneta is doing amazing. She’s affectionate, curious, talkative and most importantly—using her litter box! Thanks Jade”.

- Roz Murphy

Calgary, Alberta

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"Kiah is my best friend and I love her dearly. Despite my hard work at obedience training Kiah was still having difficulties. She was great at the off-leash park but her on-leash manners needed some help.

I became frustrated and luckily I was able to find Jade. We worked on Kiah's loose leash walking and bit by bit she grew better. I learned a lot and Kiah and I are both better for it. It's important that I can take my best friend anywhere and not worry about whether she needs to be leashed or not".

- Lindsay Anderson

Calgary, Alberta

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"Kona joined the Adventure Dog Program as a four month old puppy. She knew the basic commands taught in most puppy classes and needed a bit more of a challenge. The Adventure Dog Program was perfect for Kona because it allowed her to socialize with other dogs, like a puppy class, yet learn more advanced commands. For us, it was also important that she learn off leash skills.

With Jade's guidance, training tips and ideas, and patience Kona has improved significantly (although she is still a work in progress). Kona loved going to training and while she learned lots I think her favourite part was playing with other dogs, especially Jade's own Marco!

We truly enjoyed our summer of training with Kona and would certainly do it again."

- Dr. Germaine Hung DVM

Calgary, Alberta

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"We did want to say thank you for all you help. Nix had very basic training and a few behaviour issues before we joined your class, when we started we were pretty frustrated with her. Now she listens, even in places with lots of distractions, such as Sandy Beach. I am confident I can take her to public places and even off leash and have tools to manage her behaviour.

The time we had training her helped us bond with her and appreciate her uniqueness. It also taught us that she needs a leader and structure in her life to gain confidence. I liked having the flexible time schedule, the smaller class sizes and the outdoor “real life” setting.

Thanks for everything, she has come a long ways".

- Danielle & Brett Spencer

Calgary, Alberta

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My fiancé and I had the pleasure of attending the “Adventure Dog Program” by Where’s Your Sit during this summer. Being new to Calgary we wanted to do our research before signing our puppy up for classes. After speaking with people at local dog parks and reviewing trainers online we decided Where’s Your Sit met our needs perfectly. The convenient class times, sizes and affordability made it a perfect fit for us. We spoke with Jade and instantly felt comfortable. She provided us the information we needed to begin attending classes and outlined her training techniques. We were excited to begin our training.

Tyko, our amazing Miniature Schnauzer, hit it off with Jade right away. Jade was down to earth, friendly and relatable. She made us feel comfortable and we were able to make mistakes and learn from them without the fear of looking foolish. During our training sessions, Tyko mastered the basics as well as some more advanced skills. Such as reliable recall, distance sits/downs as well as longer sit-stays and down-stays. Jade always made time to explain everything and we always felt like we received great one on one attention.

Jade helped us build a strong trusting relationship with Tyko. Tyko walked away a much more confident and mature dog. We would defiantly recommend anyone reading this to speak with Jade and you will instantly see why she is such a great trainer. We would like to thank Where’s Your Sit and Jade for all the great advice and information she has provided us as well as putting Tyko on right track for doggy success.

- Navneet Randhawa

Calgary, Alberta

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After waiting until our two Labs were three and five years old before hiring a trainer, we were afraid their bad habits might be too tough to break. Bailey and Bentley liked to pull us right down our front steps when we took them for walks. We had such a hard time controlling them when the doorbell rang that sometimes we just opted not to answer. We had even stopped going to the dog park because Bailey would take off running and never look back.

Jade tailored our in-home sessions to work on our specific problems. We loved her positive-reinforcement approach and she was super friendly, even when we bombarded her with a million questions! Now our dogs walk with a loose leash and they've gotten really good at staying in their beds while we answer the door. Best of all, Bailey has stopped trying to leave the dog park with other families! Both dogs have a great time at the park and like to come back to check in with us. Our recall isn't perfect yet, but we now have the tools to keep building those skills.

Training with Jade was extremely comfortable and fun, and we'd recommend her to anyone who wants to have a good time while bonding with their pooch!

- Dani & Pam Chicoine

Calgary, Alberta

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“Clara and I enrolled in ‘Operation Tog Dog’ as something fun to do with a friend and her dog who had done classes with Jade before, and that was exactly what we got. Jade had an incredibly kind, and down to earth way of running the classes. Through this she created a really positive environment for Clara to relax, focus and learn in, (which was no easy task as she was only six months old, and a very excitable doodle puppy).

The structure of the class was the other really unique thing about our experience. When it came to teaching behaviours, Jade always presented all of the different degrees of intricacies and then supported and helped you achieve whatever level you were looking to achieve from basic understand, through to competition requirements.

The more casual environment combined with the flexibility of the classes to cater to each dog an owners’ unique needs, made for a really enjoying and rewarding experience. Thanks, Jade!”

- Aaron Newbert

Calgary, Alberta

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Our dog training and animal behaviour expertise includes: l Indoor Group Training Classes | Outdoor Group Training Classes | Puppy Training and Socialization l In Home Training | Canine Behaviour Consultations | Feline Behaviour Consultations l Day Training Programs l Dog Training Seminars l New Pet Information Consultation l Beginner Obedience l House Training Consultation l Dog Tricks l Introduction To Dog Sports l Off Leash Training l Loose Leash Walking l Our training methodlogy includes: l Clicker Training l Positive Reinforcement Training l Science Based Animal Training l Hands Free Dog Training l Behaviour Assessments l Behaviour Modification Programs l Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)

Professional Member:

Canadian Association of

Professional Pet Dog Trainers

Full Member:

Association of

Pet Dog Trainers

Certified Professional

Dog Trainer

Knowledge Assessed

“Jade - just wanted to let you know the hyper dog class we took with you has sure paid off! I took Oscar to the office Monday afternoon and everyone was surprised there was even a dog there. He layed there right away waiting for direction! I just pointed and he went down!! Didn't even hear a peep from him and he didn't wander around sniffing!! And I was the one saying he would never do it!! At the dog park he goes into a lay while I get what I need out of the car - yes on the gravel!! Your classes and us doing the homework -- it has paid off where I am allowed to bring him to work when I want now ---- Thank you! ”

- Michele Sortland

Calgary, Alberta