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Puppy Foundations

Science-based + fear-free puppy knowledge for new pet parents!
Set you & your new furry family member up for success!

 
 
 

Puppy Foundations Includes:

  • Training Basics

    House training, crate training & other basics! All training is done using fear-free, positive reinforcement! Including videos you can follow along with!

  • Dog Body Language

    Learn your puppy’s body language & body language of other dogs to help understand what they are saying & prevent problems before they occur!

  • Common Myths

    Do you have to be ‘alpha’? Is growling ‘bad’? Learn more about these & other common puppy myths! Avoid these traps that could actually be a benefit!

  • R+ Tools & Equipment

    Discover wonderful enrichment items and management tools to help you and your new pup! Including collars, leashed & harnesses!

 

And So Much More!

See a preview of what our learning center holds!

 

About Us

 

Tara’s love of animals began as a young child. She was always helping ‘lost’ bugs, or injured animal and was fascinated by the world around her. As a child, she grew up with a number of different animals and loved learning about each new critter that she had the chance to meet. Everything from fish to birds - hampsters to cats - and eventually a dog!

Terra Nova Canines was created with the mission in mind to be able to help as many dog owners as possible find safe, comforting and reliable care for their four-legged friends.

Not only is Tara certified in Pet First Aid & CPCR, she is also a fear-free certified pet professional! This means only humane and positive methods of care are used and no adverse tools or techniques will be found at Terra Nova Canines. In addition, she has continued to advance her education by learning about dog body language, proper socilization and the fundamentals of dog training.

While working with her boarding clients, Tara began to focusing more on canine training. Caring for dogs for any length of time meant she would be working with them and training them whether intentionally or not. After a number of successes with those in her care, she knew training was the next step she wanted to take in her career.

Now a recent graduate from the Victoria Stilwell Academy, Tara looks forward to continuing to provide her clients with the highest standard of care and can not wait to help you and your pups build a stronger foundation for success through positive reinforcement training!

Certifications:

  • Victoria Stilwell Academy - Certified Dog Trainer (VSA-CDT)

  • FearFree Pets: Pet Sitter Certification Program

  • Pet Sitters International & Pet Safety Crusaders: Pet First Aid & CPCR for Pet-Care Professionals

Memberships:

  • Professional Member, Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)

  • Professional Member, Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (CAPDT)

  • Supporting Member, International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC)

  • The Pet Professional Guild

  • Pet Sitters International

Continued Education:

  • All Paws On Deck - Shadowing/Assisting with puppy & intermediate group classes

Join Us Today!

And begin raising your puppy with a solid foundation for success!