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Certified dog trainer
Janice Mikelberg
Janice Mikelberg

Janis Mikelberg

History
Janis Mikelberg has been involved in dog training since 2003. She began her career by apprenticing at one of Toronto's leading obedience schools and quickly progressed to become one of the senior dog trainers. She earned her CPDT-KA designation in 2007.

Training Philosophy
Janis believes in treating her clients, both animal and human with respect, compassion and understanding. She employs reward based training methods based on up to date scientific research focusing on how dogs learn and process information. She chooses to train using force free dog friendly methods.

Services
Janis offers in-home dog training sessions, puppy training programs, and virtual consultations. She also provides ongoing email and telephone support to troubleshoot when necessary.

In-Home Dog Training

  • 1.5 hour consultation: $185.00 +HST
  • 2 hours: $365.00 + HST
  • 3 hours: $550.00 + HST
  • 4 hours: $700.00 + HST

Puppy Training

  • 6 hours of training: $795.00 + HST

Certifications
Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)

Specializations
Puppy training, adolescent dog training, positive reinforcement dog training, force free dog training

Training Methods
Positive reinforcement, reward-based training, force-free methods

Customer Reviews

  • - Joe & Nancy: “Janis has been incredible for us… As a first time pet owner, it was a huge relief to have an expert who visited me before I picked up my puppy, see us the day I got my puppy and have her visit and train during those first months. Our puppy knew where to go the 1st day!! We know this service made all the difference and ensured the best experience. Janis is continuing her training with our new addition, Mylo because they simply change as they get older and need regular training just like we need the training as well. Thank you so much, Janis!”
  • - Wolfgang Franke, Markham: “Over the years, we have spoken to various dog trainers and enrolled our dog, a pure bread Springer Spaniel, in a few different training programs. As a result, we were not expecting to learn a lot new from Janis Mikelberg. We also had some fixed ideas about the behavior of our dog. But after just one meeting with Janis, we had an all-new perspective on the general behavior of our dog and what we could do to change the behavior we don't like (leash aggression). We particularly liked that Janis was unafraid to point out what we are doing wrong and that she promoted corrective actions that did not involve force or harsh discipline.
    She didn't oversell what was possible and she took the time to answer all our questions. Most important, we gained insight into what our dog is thinking when he becomes upset and this makes it much easier to understand what we can and should do to help him. If you want to know more about your dog's behavior -- and what you can do about it -- you should speak to Janis.”
  • - Suzie W.: “Janis is amazing. She truly takes you through… the necessary steps to getting the behaviour you want from your dog. She is so attentive and answers all my questions with patience and understanding. She provides links to resources and answers every email very quickly.
    Janis also has the patience of a saint when dealing with my 3 kids and involving them in Buster’s training. She is simply amazing and I am so happy that she is part of Buster’s training (as well as my training because let’s face it, humans need equal training in this journey ) You can’t possibly go wrong with Janis.”

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