Dog Training in Guelph

Welcome to Scratch and Sniff Canine Services!

We offer positive dog training for manners, obedience, behaviour modification for aggression, reactivity and fear – and of course for fun, enrichment and fostering clear communication between you and your dog.

With over 14 years in the professional dog training and behaviour industry, and over ten years serving the dog owners of Guelph, you can be assured of accessing solid experience in the field.

Full certification through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (CDBC) and the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA) gives you peace of mind that education and industry ethics are top priorities.

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Emily Fisher, CDBC CPDT-KA
Scratch and Sniff Canine Services
[email protected]
Dog training, manners/obedience, day training and behaviour modification in Guelph, Ontario

Dog Training Services

Upcoming Group Classes:

Agility for Fun Level One: June 6th
Sniffer Dogs Level Two: June 6th

These classes will take place in Elora at Dreamland Pet

Scratch and Sniff Canine Services offers private, one-on-one training programs for puppies, manners and obedience training, and behaviour consulting for reactivity, fear, and aggression.

The Private Manners and Obedience Program is best for:

Come when called
Polite leash walking
Settle and stay
Door dashing
Counter surfing
Jumping to greet
Enrichment through tricks, sports and more
And similar basic training!
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Private Behaviour Consulting is best for:

Reactivity, fear or aggression directed toward people
Reactivity, fear or aggression directed toward dogs or other animals
Resource guarding (food/toy aggression)
Handling for husbandry, veterinary visits and grooming
Fear or reactivity triggered by objects or environments
Arousal/over-excitement
Any other problem stemming from “Big Feelings”!
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Day Training is best if you:

Are feeling over-whelmed by training responsibilities
Have more intention to train than time and energy to do it
Want to kick start your training, but need more support than coaching alone
Have a new puppy and are feeling over-whelmed by the pressure of socialization duties
Or maybe you just want your dog to learn new things and experience the enrichment of training while you’re at work!
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About Emily

Owner, Trainer and Behaviour Consultant

Emily Fisher is a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC), and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT).

Continuing education is critical in providing you with the most up-to-date, quality training and instruction, as well as allowing Emily to maintain both the CDBC and CPDT-KA certifications.

Emily founded Scratch and Sniff Canine Services in 2009 in Toronto before moving the business to Guelph in 2012.

What Students Have to Say

    
 
 
        
   Laura Wright 
 April 25, 2024
 
 
  My pup really enjoyed her time at Scratch and Sniff!  Emily is a great trainer who really knows her stuff when it comes to dog training and behaviour!
  
 
       
   Kristy Fae 
 April 18, 2024
 
 
  I highly recommend Scratch and Sniff Canine Services for your dog’s socialization, training, problematic behaviours and more! Emily is a true expert and a gem in the field. Very professional, reliable, and a joy to work with!
  
 
       
   Rachelle Marek 
 April 18, 2024
 
 
  Em has been incredibly helpful with socializing and training our puppy, she’s very knowledgeable and kind! We would happily recommend her!
  
 
       
   Samantha DeJong 
 April 16, 2024
 
 
  My Rottweiler had a blast in Emily’s scent detection class.  He was usually so wiped after class.  Emily’s instructions were clear and set him up for success and it was great mental stimulation for him.
  
 
       
   J Schott 
 May 7, 2023
 
 
  I just finished basic life skills for all ages with my one year old new-to-me rescue.  Good, clear instructions and explanations.
  
 
       
   Raina 
 March 31, 2022
 
 
  Have had a great experience here with my new puppy. Good for socializing your dog!
  
 
       
   Meg Forestell-Page 
 March 22, 2022
 
 
  Very helpful! Great experience!
  
 
       
   Taylor Smith 
 January 7, 2022
 
 
  I can't say enough good things about Scratch and Sniff Canine Services. When my partner and I got our Aussie Sheppard pup, we were relatively new to the puppy game. We felt overwhelmed with the amount of information available and we had no idea what training required/where to start. As a result, our friend recommended that check out Scratch and Sniff. This was honestly the best decision we could have made - training is really a long-term investment in your puppy and we wanted to get a head start on this process.  We took our 14-week old puppy to group classes with Emily (trainer/owner). We worked on basic life skills and commands like sit, come, stay etc. Milo loved going to these classes and the information was great. We did six weeks of classes with Emily, and it was so helpful. She presented information in a clear way, worked with us hands on and answered all of our questions. Additionally, we got access to an online classroom with "homework" and common resources for potty training, crate training, teething etc. Emily was professional, and her services are reasonably priced. We also enrolled Milo is the "Puppy Parties." This drop-off style was a great opportunity for Milo to play with other puppies in a controlled and supervised environment (plus yay for socialization). We currently doing private training with Emily to work on some targeted goals that we have with our pup. I would highly recommend her services no matter what the age your pup is! Thank you Emily for such a great program!
  
 
       
   C&T Mundie 
 November 16, 2021
 
 
  I took our young puppy here for the puppy parties. He loved it and was always so excited to get in structured socialization. Definitely recommend!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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