You’re not alone
Tired of struggling to walk your dog?
Stuck and not sure if there’s anything left to try?
Do you feel like you’ve tried everything and you just can’t progress? You’ve takes classes, private lessons, on-line courses, watched hours of YouTube, and even tried medications?Â
Frustrated that your dog just can’t seem to get it together?
Do you wish everyone could see the sweet, funny, loving dog you know when it is just the two of you?Â
Feeling isolated?
Are you avoiding outings? Avoiding conflict at all costs? Staying home instead of going on the fun canine adventures you dreamed of?
It is possible to have a loving, trusting relationship with your dog!Â
Are you ready to…
♥ Feel connected and in-sync so you can have the adventures you’ve dreamed of?
♥ Bring out your dog’s best self so you can enjoy your walks instead of always being on guard?Â
♥ Make Training Fun again so that you are excited to head out?
♥ Actually make REAL progress so you can relax and stop being in constant training mode?
This is Dream Dog!
Unlock a fuller, happier life with your dog
No punishment needed
Aversives aren’t required to have your dream dog! Together we teach our dogs how to regulate their emotions.
No fluff, no gimmicks
Tried & True methods based on science and my 20+ years of training dogs who are a little ‘extra’.
Real progress
Dream dogs aren’t made
— they are discovered.
I See Your Dog – for who they are now, and who they can grow to be
What’s in the program?
How do we build your Dream Dog?
Personalized Coaching
You’ll get the support and attention you need — not just through our weekly calls and lessons, but also from the new, encouraging friends you’ll meet along the way. I get to know you and your dog, your challenges, your strengths, and where you need extra help. Â
I check in daily 5 days a week, give feedback on your videos & answer your questions.
Daily Support
Post videos and questions for feedback and post about wins and celebrate with your peers
Weekly Live Sessions
Talk with me face to face about your current challenges and get real advice on moving forward.
Course Access
Access my Trick Dog!, Stationing, and Nosework classes. Looking to delve into learning theory, training mechanics, work on self-control, or just something fun to bond with your dog? These courses are yours for the duration of the program.
“I love how you work with people and the dogs. Non-judgmental, honest, thoughtful, kind, and humorous. You also meet people where they are at and work with their learning style, because not all people learn the same way. <3” Â
Imagine What’s Possible with Dream Dog...
A 6 month solution limited to 10 people who are ready to learn and implement my 3 part roadmap to developing the best relationship with your dog.
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Stage 1: Prepare to learn
Are you and your dog ready to learn? In this stage we ensure both us and our dogs are physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to learn. Emotional regulation, confidence building, resilience building, and bonding with your dog – all of that happens here.Â
stage 2: Anticipate and Prepare for Surprises
Anticipating and preparing for challenges set you and your dog up to managing real-world moments while you and your dog are learning. These games help you walk by challenges and get out of trouble if you are taken by surprise.
Stage 3: Work the Challenges
What is important to you? Walking past other dogs? Chilling when you have friends over? Coming when called? Settling at a cafe? In this stage we use counter-conditioning and desensitization plans that are specific to your dog’s needs and your goals
“And THATS the difference between you and others <3 you are in it for the people as well as the dogs.”
Christina Young, Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant
About Your Instructor
Christina has been working with higher-needs dogs for almost 30 years.  Recently, Christina was a guest instructor for Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, teaching her 3 Stage Leash Reactivity Deep Dive, and has been teaching for Mike Shikashio and ‘Aggression in Dogs’ since 2023.
Christina is committed to helping people and their dogs thrive through humane, effective, and realistic training. With a deep dedication to ongoing learning, she continually sharpens her skills by studying with leading trainers around the world.
When not working with clients, you’ll find her hiking with her dogs and training her horses. Christina has competed in a variety of sports including Disc, Nosework, Tracking, Dock Diving, Agility, and Rally Obedience. Christina also volunteered with the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program with her blind dog Maxi and was a Canine Good Neighbour Evaluator.
More about Christina: www.positive.dog/about
Does it matter if I'm new to dog training?
Not at all! Each team receives personalized coaching, so you will be met where you are, whether you are brand new or a professional trainer.
How much time do I have to commit?
You can watch the sessions and play with your dog whenever it works for you. Even 5 minutes two or three times a day can make a huge difference!
If you have more time, great! But we can be surprisingly efficient when we know how to leverage the time we do have.
My dog isn't THAT bad - Is this still for me?
Yes! The games and techniques in Dream Dog are the same ones I use to address small challenges as well as to prevent bigger ones. If your dog is already doing well, you’ll progress faster and further than if we are workign through bigger behavioural challenges.Â
I have a puppy - Is this for me?
Absolutely! This program is the foundation for my puppy raising to build our dream dog – our dream relationship, right from the start.
I'm not great with technology - is this going to be a barrier?
We will use a platform called Circle – it’s nice and intuitive. We will have tutorials and help along the way if you get stuck, and you can always ask for help.
Do I have to attend the weekly sessions live?
Nope! They are recorded so you can watch when you have time. If you know you won’t make it, you can also submit a question ahead of time, or post questions for feedback in our community.