Leading the Way in Canine Behavioural Consulting and Obedience Training

Top-tier training for dogs and the
humans that love and care for them.

Canine Foundations is a leader in providing specialised training to equip Animal Professionals with evidence-based solutions to expand their skillset and enhance the standard of animal care. Our Certified Canine Behaviour Consultants and Obedience trainers are uniquely qualified to facilitate professional training to those who work within the Animal Care, Dog Training and Law Enforcement fields.

Canine Foundations' Continuing Education and training firmly adheres to the principals of LIMA, implementing Least Intrusive, Minimally Averse techniques to achieve training and behaviour objectives with minimal risk of producing adverse side effects.

Canine Foundations is a leader in providing specialised training to equip Animal Professionals with evidence-based solutions to expand their skillset and enhance the standard of animal care. Our Certified Canine Behaviour Consultants and Obedience trainers are uniquely qualified to facilitate professional training to those who work within the Animal Care, Dog Training and Law Enforcement fields.

Canine Foundations' Continuing Education and training firmly adheres to the principals of LIMA, implementing Least Intrusive, Minimally Averse techniques to achieve training and behaviour objectives with minimal risk of producing adverse side effects.

Georgian College Virtual Learning for Canine Professionals

Take your career to the next level with our virtual seminar series for canine professionals. Increase your expertise and obtain continuing education credits at the same time.

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Canine Foundations Training Academy

Set yourself up for success with the knowledge and practical experience you need to qualify for and ace the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers exam.

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Professional Certifications for Your Staff

Our corporate training courses are led by highly experienced subject matter experts and will provide your staff with the knowledge and expertise they need to perform their job safely, proficiently, and confidently.

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Canine Behaviour Consulting & Obedience Training

Our certified trainers will develop a program tailored to your dog’s unique personality and needs that nurtures a strong trust bond between you.

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Service Dog Training & Assessment

Our Certified Service Dog Coaches provide a wide range of one-on-one training programs for service dogs and their owners, in-home and/or virtually.

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New learning option

On-demand Training

Register now for the Basic Canine Behavior 101 online course and get your certificate on your own timetable.

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Kaylyn Pellow

Took the Canine Emergency First Aid course this past weekend. Fun, interactive, informative and a great instructor. As a vet tech myself I thought it was a thorough, well designed course. Two thumbs up!

Charles White

This course has been extremely educational. The material learned will definitely aid my colleagues and I in the animal handling part of my job. Julie is an incredible instructor who makes learning fun. I highly recommend Canine Foundations and am so glad to have this accomplishment added to my job qualifications.

Robin Ratz

As a new manager in a Humane Society, I was given the opportunity to discuss the needs of the staff and the needs of the animals. Julie and her amazing team were able to provide information that benefited all. The only downfall was I want her with us always. Her and her team are confident, knowledgeable and just great people. Hire them if you are a rescue or any agency working with animals.

Bethany Coleman

From all the Animal control Officers at K9PM we would like to thank Julie! The K9 self defence course we took on October 26th was informative and well put together. The information we learned from the course will always be applied and used. Both instructors were patient and knowledgeable, we all felt comfortable knowing we were gaining powerful information that could save us in serious situations! Thank you both again!!

Your Dog Deserves the Best

Why not have your dog trained by the ones who trained the trainers?

At Canine Foundations, we believe that every dog has the potential to be an incredible pet, workmate, or service companion.

As leading experts in canine behaviour, we’re committed to helping you and your dog build a strong, rewarding relationship that will last a lifetime.

Our training programs are founded on evidence-based solutions that adhere to the best industry practices and are delivered by professionals dedicated to excellence.

Because your dog deserves the best from us.

Michelle Sykes

Julie and her team are so very knowledgeable about doggy behaviours. They truly love dogs and are committed to happiness for dogs and their hoomans. She has quickly gotten to the heart of my situations and given me directions that I can follow consistently and confidently. Understanding is key, and they have so much experience! Do your dog a favour to have this team help you improve on bad habits and behaviours, no need to keep struggling. I was impressed at how quickly my situation was resolved with the right approach; I should have asked for help sooner. Thank you, Canine Foundations for previous assistance!

Denise Roberts

We had tried many different trainers and almost given up hope, Sadie's aggression seemed out of control. Our veterinarian told us to call Canine Foundations and we are so glad that we did. Julie Speyer was amazing! She showed us that what we had thought was aggression, was actually fear based and now, 5 months later, we have a completely different dog who we can trust with our family and friends. Thank you Canine Foundations!!!!

Dori Gruneau

I adopted a Mexican rescue in April/20. After she she bit a friend, I knew I had to seek help for her fear aggression. I cannot say how happy I was to find Lisa at Canine Foundations. She came to the house, assessed my dog (a social wanna be who was timid and fearful) and put me on a protocol path to address the issues. While I had the right idea on positive training, it was Lisa who showed me the timing - the when and the how. Although we still have a way to go, I can now trust my dog in so many situations that were previously scary for both of us. Lisa has also been great on all follow up calls and emails. Her calm professional manner in helping me deal with setbacks has been very supportive and educational. I highly recommend this company to anybody seeking to help make their dog the best it can be and live a full life in a happy, calm way.

The beginning of a beautiful friendship.

If you’re here, you already know how special the bond between dogs and humans can be.

But, like any relationship, you have to nurture it in order to reap the rewards. The tricky part is the communication gap - we don’t innately understand each other.  We need to rely on the science of canine behaviour to do that.

My name is Julie Speyer and I am the founder of Canine Foundations. With 20+ years of canine rehabilitation experience and a background in animal cruelty investigations and animal control, my team and I have seen and treated many canine behavioural issues including extreme fear, aggression, and phobias.

Whether you’re a dog owner, vet tech, canine caretaker, law-enforcement officer, or aspiring dog trainer, you’ll find the expertise and training you need with Canine Foundations.

My team looks forward to working with you and your dog to bridge the communication gap and develop a deep trust bond that will endure.

We are proud members of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association, and the Association of Animal Shelter Administrators of Ontario.

How to reach us

Behaviour Modification & Obedience Training Inquiries
By Phone: 705-835-3177
By Email: info@caninefoundations.com
Office Hours: Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm

Corporate Training & Seminar Inquiries
By Phone: 647-284-7584
By Email: info@caninefoundations.com

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