Expert Private Dog Training for All Breeds

A dog-centric approach to dog training

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Train Without Pain.

Ashton

In 2009, Ashton followed her love of dogs to pursue a career at the Edmonton Humane Society. Throughout the years, her journey through the animal industry lead her to experience in veterinary care, grooming, dog daycare, and finally training. While completing her education at the University of Alberta for Animal and Companion Animal Science, Ashton began shadowing local puppy classes and it wasn't long before she was working full time in her dream career helping families in both group classes and private training since 2015.

Now, Ashton is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Certified Trick Dog Instructor, a Family Paws and Parent Educator and a Certified UpDog Judge.

Ashton follows science based, force free and positive training methods and advocates to end the use of fear, pain and intimidation in the name of training. Ashton currently sits on the board of the Alberta Force Free Alliance, holding the title as President.

Ashton has experience with working breeds including herding, protection, hunting and toy. All dogs pose a unique set of challenges that are best met by understanding their breed characteristics and helping them fit into your life while feeling safe and understood.

Ashton's dog, Burt is a Jack Russell Terrier Cross and competes in flyball, agility, disc and also enjoys swimming and snoozing!

Katie

Katie has been an avid animal lover her entire life. Growing up there wasn’t ever a time

without at least 1 dog as part of the family. 1 dog eventually became 2 (which eventually

became 3), and then came hamsters, rabbits and horses!

Throughout her years of dog sitting and volunteering at local Veterinary Clinic’s and

non-profit organizations like Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association, her passion for

understanding and advocating for the animals continued to grow, with a primary focus

on dogs and horses.

Katie believes that there will always be more to learn and, in an effort, to further

understand & support them, is working towards her PCT-A certification! Alongside

Ashton, she uses science based, force free and positive training methods and

advocates to end the use of fear, pain and intimidation in the name of training.

Today, Katie has Olive, an Australian Shepard/Poodle cross and Octane, a Morgan

horse gelding. In her spare time, you can find her & Olive playing Flyball, Disc, Scent

Work and Dock Diving (yes, Doodle’s can do dog sports, too!) or out at the barn with

Octane. With Olive & Octane by her side, Katie remains committed to learn, grow, and advocate

for kind, science-based training to help animals learn & thrive. She is dedicated to

supporting both ends of the leash!

Evidence-Based Training Techniques

Pup Culture follows evidence-based training techniques that have been scientifically proven to be effective in modifying dog behavior. We believe in using methods that are based on the latest research in animal behavior to help dogs learn and thrive.

Our dogs bring us joy, companionship, emotional wellbeing and unconditional love. Our job is to coach our clients to be the best dog owner possible, creating a deeper connection through knowledge and solving problem behaviors along the way. Leaving you feeling confident to tackle any challenge long after our job is done!

Pictured: Chewy (2009 - 2021). Ashton's Shih Tzu who helped begin her training career. His favorite training trick? Skateboarding.

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