Yonge & Davisville,

Toronto, ON

Phone: 647-500-3768

Email: jennifer@thewisdomofwoof.com

About Us

About Us

I grew up on a small farm in Northern Ontario where everybody had a dog. Ours were always mixed breeds that guarded our home, livestock and property. Of course, they also played with us, made us laugh, listened to our secrets and followed us wherever we went.

As a young adult, I moved to Toronto to discover owning a dog was quite impossible for me because of serious financial and time constraints.

The first few years in Toronto without a dog were lonely. After getting settled and organized, I knew I was ready. That's when Woody came into my life. Although he came from sad circumstances, this sickly and under-confident Yorkshire Terrier became my best friend and teacher.

I began to read everything I could about dogs: behaviour, nutrition, breeds, training, evolution, grooming, showing, obedience, tricks and so on. I knew I had to educate myself in order to give Woody what he needed to thrive in my world. Of course, he was always there demonstrating what worked and what didn't. Not surprisingly, the happy and fun lessons were always the most productive.

My education has been varied and mostly self-taught. From volunteer work with the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program to "big-box" dog training classes, I've helped people either discover their dogs' talents or improve their relationships through successful coaching.

I attend as many seminars and educational events as I can to further my knowledge and gain alternate perspectives on training styles. As well, I’m a very active Professional Member of Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers as the Editor of their quarterly publication, The Forum, and I serve on the current Board of Directors. I’m proud to be a member and strive to uphold their standards for dog-friendly and effective training options.

These days, my husband and I share our home with two rowdy Toy Manchester Terriers, Monet and Hamlet.

I can't imagine another occupation as rewarding or as engaging as this.

Hopefully someday soon I'll meet you and your dog!

 

HAPPY TRAINING!