👋 Meet Jon & Nancy
Your Local Dog Training Team in Ottawa & Gatineau
With years of experience in reward-based dog training, Jon and Nancy are passionate about helping dogs and their people thrive together. As trusted trainers serving Ottawa and Gatineau, they focus on real-world skills, communication, and building calm, confident relationships that last.
Whether you're starting fresh with a puppy or working through behavior challenges, Jon and Nancy guide you every step of the way — with personalized strategies tailored to your dog’s unique needs. Their goal is simple: to help you enjoy a better bond, better behavior, and a better life with your dog.
🐶 Real Results, Real Reviews
With 46+ 5-star Google reviews, Jon is consistently praised for his professional, compassionate, and highly effective training. Clients in Ottawa often share how their once unruly or anxious dogs are now calm, focused, and joyful companions.
Highlights from happy Ottawa clients:
Scout - Kanata
"Jon and Nancy are excellent! We went looking for help to stop our very playful GSD's leash reactivity"
Ruby - East Ottawa
"Jon has come into our home (in Kanata) & has been extremely professional and knowledgeable. Our Bull Terrier Ruby shows a calm presence when Jon enters and wants to perform for us."
Sugar - Bells Corners
"We had our 1st session with Jon yesterday, and in just that 1 visit, my Suger has changed so much in the past 24 hrs"
📍 Serving the Ottawa Community With Care
As a trainer who’s walked the same trails, visited the same parks, and shared sidewalks with your pups, Jon understands the challenges and opportunities that come with raising a dog in Ottawa. From downtown distractions to off-leash etiquette at your favorite green spaces, his training is rooted in your daily reality.
📞 Ready to Transform Your Dog’s Behavior?
Reach out today to book your first session in Ottawa. Whether you're just starting out with a puppy or managing years of behavioral frustration, Jon's here to help you and your dog build confidence, structure, and calm — together.
🧠 Why Jon’s Methods Work
Jon isn’t just a trainer — he’s a thoughtful observer of canine behavior who brings more than a decade of hands-on experience to every session. His method is relationship-based, not dominance-based, which means your dog learns through trust, consistency, and clear communication.
What sets Jon apart in Ottawa:
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Calm, low-pressure style that builds trust with nervous or reactive dogs
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Deep understanding of dog psychology and how environment shapes behavior
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Emphasis on owner education so you feel empowered long after each session
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Real-world training environments to encourage long-term reliability
