Relationship-based training to build better bonds with your dog.

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Offering in-depth dog training and behaviour modification.

 

Qualified.

You can only learn as much as your teacher knows. Ed has attained an advanced understanding and knowledge of both dog and human behaviour and learning theory.

Flexible.

Whether you would like online training, in-home sessions, or on-site training at the Unified K9 Behaviour Centre, Ed is committed to finding the best learning environment for you.

Specialized.

Whatever your issue, each training program is custom designed to your goals and capabilities. This ensures you leave with all the information needed to begin building a better relationship.

Fun.

Ed’s unique combination of hands-on instruction, enthusiasm, energy, and relationship-based training results in a fresh and fun class/session every time!

edthedogtrainer is owned and operated by Ed Michel, CPDT-KA, FDM. Ed trains exclusively for the Unified K9 Behaviour Centre in Newmarket, ON. He has almost a decade worth of experience both as a private dog trainer, and in the shelter system. Ed is the perfect choice to help your family and your pet companions.

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A smiling man with a shaved head poses with two dogs on a grassy outdoor area. One is a large, tan dog with floppy ears and a gray collar, and the other is a small, black and white fluffy dog.
  • Logo with the text 'CCPDT Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed' and 'CPDT-KA' inside an orange square.
  • Logo for Family Dog Mediation with stylized letters 'F' and 'D' in blue and orange, and the tagline 'understanding changes everything...'
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  • Logo of the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers featuring a black silhouette of a dog in front of a red maple leaf, enclosed in a black circle with red border and black text
  • Logo of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) with colorful squares and black text.
  • Logo for Aggression in Dogs Master Course with a minimalist line drawing of a dog's head and text that says 'Certificate of Completion'.
  • Text reading 'Fear Free Shelters Graduate' with a pink paw print on a black background.