Engagement is the foundation of all training. You’ll learn to turn your dog’s natural motivations into focus that feels fun and easy for both of you. We’ll also introduce meeting new people and dogs without a meltdown.
This is not your average tricks class! While learning some pretty cool tricks, in this class you (the human) will learn both foundational and precision skills to bring out the best in your dog, so you can keep learning FUN, in class and beyond.
We tailor our teaching approach to your dog's learning style, regardless of their level of tricks experience (tricks may include back up, hoops, pick up/hold, peekaboo, plus other core tricks that help build on future levels).
A relaxed dog takes more than a good stay. You’ll learn to recognize your dog’s arousal level and teach them to settle from high to low. You’ll also work on stays and waits that give your dog a clear, calm way to know what to do when you need them to pause. Then we build on that foundation in different settings.
**You may register for a working spot if your dog is comfortable and can be in the presence of other dogs without barking, jumping, lunging towards other dogs and is able to settle during talking portions of this class. This session is not suitable to reactive dogs, consider an audit spot instead. You will be contacted to verify and confirm your dog's suitability for this class.**
If your dog has a hard time with routine care such as nail trims, you’re not alone. Dogs experiencing such fear often resist, struggle, growl, and even bite. Labeled as “difficult” or “high maintenance”, necessary care often gets put off or struggled through, leaving dog guardians feeling frustrated, guilty, and even hopeless. Fortunately, we can help our dogs feel better about nail trims and so that they become willing participants, leading to less stress for you and your dog! This workshop will focus mainly on building better cooperation with tips to restart your nail care routine with your dog. We will also be teaching a scratch board behaviour - so your dogs can help file their own nails!
Imagine asking your dog to hop on the vet scale, walk into their crate, come to you, or move away from something they shouldn’t have, all without grabbing, pulling, or luring. Targeting makes this possible. It’s a versatile skill that builds confidence and cooperation at the same time. Your dog learns to touch their nose to your hand or a target, then follow it wherever you guide them. Every touch is your dog’s choice, so they learn that moving toward people brings good things.
Say Hello to Polite Greetings (Dogs & People) $55.00
Does your dog just looooove people? Are they jumpy and just too excited to listen to you when they see someone while out and about or at home? This 4 session series breaks down the individual building blocks of a polite greeting so you can have more enjoyable encounters while meeting people with your dog. Participants will receive handouts, tutorials and a training plan to follow between classes. Some classes will use volunteer "visitors" for you to practice. IMPORTANT: Each class you'll receive coaching to learn and practice 2 - 3 components of polite greetings. Flexible scheduling and open enrollment means that you can choose dates that work for you in two week blocks. Most people require at least 6 weeks and practice at home several times a week to make progress. You and your dog are not just learning new things, but breaking old habits! **This class is for friendly dogs that need leash skills polished up, it is not suitable for dogs that lunge, bark or growl at other dogs or people while on leash. Contact us for private behaviour training, or the Roaring to Relaxed series instead.
This module lays the foundations for loose-leash walking. You’ll practice moving as a team, so your dog wants to stay with you. It’s the skill set that makes everyday walks easier.
A loose leash isn’t one skill. It’s several small ones working together. This module lays the foundations for loose-leash walking by teaching each piece on its own, then putting them together, so your dog wants to stay with you. You’ll practice moving as a team, and everyday walks get easier and more enjoyable for both of you.
We break it down into:
The sweet spot. Your dog learns that the space beside you is the best place to be, because that’s where the good things happen.
Checking in. Your dog glances back to see where you are, and you reward it, so staying connected becomes a habit.
Following your lead. Turns, direction changes and pace changes your dog can follow easily, so they keep an eye on where you’re going. What a tight leash means. Instead of pulling back, you stop and reset, so your dog learns that a loose leash keeps the walk moving.
Passing distractions. Walking calmly past other dogs, people and interesting smells, starting at a comfortable distance and moving closer as your dog succeeds.
Sniff breaks. Walks are for your dog too. You’ll learn to offer sniffing as a reward, so your dog gets what they need and stays with you.
Puppy Chill Skills - Working with Distractions $55.00
Your puppy is under 16 weeks old, smart, curious, and easily pulled in seventeen directions at once. In this class, we'll work together to help them notice all the exciting things happening around them—people, dogs, other animals, interesting smells—without losing their cool.
Through practice in real-world outdoor settings, your dog will learn to handle distractions, and you'll learn simple predictable pattern games to make it all fun.
Age Group: 10 months - 16 months who are ready build some outdoor chill skills.
In person class in PEC. The first class in this series is a mandatory "human's only" orientation session.
Guided socialization for puppies 8–16 weeks. Puppy Socials gives your pup a calm, safe place to meet other puppies, explore new things and build confidence. You stay right beside them the whole time. Puppy Socials is not a dog park. It's guided, structured play, and our trainers decide what's appropriate for the group. We're watching every interaction, and we'll pause play, swap partners or call a break whenever it's needed.
90 minute consultation - We'll take a deep dive into puppy development & learning, and discuss your training priorities and how best to incorporate practice into your every day life.
We'll also review immediate management strategies to help prevent the rehearsal of undesirable behaviours, and implement activities to support your dog's needs.
A deep dive into the behavioural history of your dog along with foundation education for the human side of the leash. You will receive a written behaviour report within 72 hours, along with recommendations for immediate implementation, and the recording of your session.
SCHEDULING NOTE: We work as a team to provide availability sooner rather than later, and coverage to serve our clients more fully.
This means that if you choose "find next available" your consultation will be scheduled with the trainer with the earliest availability; then after your consultation the trainer closest to your location will be briefed on your dog's behaviour case, collaborate on your behaviour plan and will then reach out to schedule your in person session.
You may also schedule with the trainer closest to you by choosing accordingly.
Erin Barnes: East & Central Toronto & Virtual
Amy Kwan: Etobicoke, Missisauga, Oakville & Burlington & Virtual
Tasha Shaw-Verbic: Quinte Region, Prince Edward County, Napanee.
We begin with a 1.5hour consultation, reviewing your dog's current struggles, priority areas for improvement as well as cover foundation concepts that are integral to reducing your dog's stress around routine care and vet visits. After the consultation, you'll receive a written behaviour modification plan and some prework to do to prepare for your private sessions.
This service is only available to book if you have completed a behavioural consultation. If it’s been more than 6 months since your last training session, please get in touch with us before booking anything.
A personalized homework practice plan written by a human (not AI generated), resources and check-ins during the week are included.
Finished your 5 pack? Purchase a pair of privates at a discounted rate instead.
Toronto East (SOUTH OF EGLINTON, DVP TO VICTORIA PARK). This service is only available to book if you are an existing client of Erin's. If you have not had a behavioural consultation, please book that first.
Training @Fearless Tails Facility. If you have not had a behavioural consultation or it's been more than 6 months since your last training session, please get in touch with us before booking anything.
If you’re struggling with being able to leave your dog alone at home, and want to get started on building confident alone time before the warmer weather comes back, then don’t miss this program.
Guided by a certified separation anxiety behaviour consultant, we will work together towards building your dog’s ability to be alone, so you can start to regain your freedom!
This is a group coaching program, you will work with your dogs on camera.
This program also includes
– 4 personalized weekly departure training plans each week of the program
– step by step guidance on working through your departure cues
– how to recognize often overlooked signs of anxiety, that might be ruining your progress
Separation Consultation & Assessment to determine your dog’s baseline alone time, dispel any myths you may be concerned about, as well as a discussion on how to plan out your various training scenarios based on your goals ( dinner out, a coffee with friends, a gym workout etc), adding departure cues, management and how to avoid common pitfalls. You’ll leave knowing exactly what your dog’s benchmark time is, how to set success criteria and how you’ll proceed with the training. Clients signing up for a package will have the consultation fee deducted from the total package.
45 mins of pure, purposeful fun. The Happy Visit goes far beyond a walk — we weave in adventure, games, puzzles, even new fun tricks, all tailored to your dog's personality and pace. They come home deeply settled, fulfilled and ready to rest. Your evenings just got a whole lot easier and more relaxing. WHEN YOU REQUEST A TIME IT IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU'VE HEARD FROM US. WE MAY NEED TO ADJUST BASED ON TRAVEL TIME ETC.
Our Play & Learn program is a structured half day program for dogs of all ages. Your dogs enjoy social time a small group of dogs that are matched for play style and personality. We don't believe in all day play, however, so we combine some basic manners practice, recall away from distractions, independent activities and group nap time. MONDAYS are for dogs under 18lbs. We currently have a wait list for WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS with our mixed size group.
This is the first step in the Play & Learn Assessment process. You and your dog will meet our the Play & Learn Supervisor. During your visit your dog can explore their surroundings without other dogs present, play and become more comfortable with us and the space. This allows us to get to you know and your dog better and observe their behaviour in what can be a very distracting environment.
A private in depth assessment with Amanda Gilbert, certified canine fitness trainer.
The Assessment is a full, hands-on look at how your dog moves and carries themselves:
• Body condition and muscle
• Gait and movement
• Joints and spine
• Posture and weight distribution
• Strength and flexibility
• Balance and body awareness
Once these baselines are established, Amanda will create a written customized fitness and conditioning program for your dog. In your follow up session, you'll review the program and go through each of the exercises together with your dog so that you'll be ready to do the program at home. A 30 day check up will also be scheduled to assess progress.
