Owner Testimonials

After Andrew started working with us, I noticed that Lang Ya was less reactive to things around her and her anxiety subsided significantly. She became much calmer when we were out for walks. I've been able to take her to places that I wouldn’t have thought possible. He quickly assessed my dog and how I was handling her and was able to show us how to better relate to each other. The work he does is amazing and I couldn’t recommend him enough.

- Jin L., Markham, Ontario

My two furry foster babies came to us with loads of emotional and behavioural problems: excessive barking, aggressive behaviour towards humans and other dogs, separation anxiety and more. Andrew was super patient, gentle and understanding with them, but also firm in a way that my skittish pooches needed. Within an hour, my fosters were comfortable with him, would follow his lead, and their barking and anxiety were reduced.

- Judy C., Markham, Ontario

Shiro is my first puppy and is a feisty Shiba Inu who's very stubborn. We had a hard time getting a grasp of him and his behaviour when he was younger. Andrew helped us understand his crazy puppy behaviour and gave us the skills that we needed to continue to train Shiro on our own. We've seen a lot of progress and improvements in him since our sessions together! He really educates owners about dogs and proper dog ownership, more than beyond the basic commands. We would definitely train with Andrew again.

- Michelle X., Markham, Ontario

With the proper tools and technique as well as a seemingly natural talent with dogs, Andrew had Jager walking on a loose leash in just a few minutes. He spent the rest of our session teaching me all the necessary skills to take Jager for a walk without him dragging me down the street. By the end of our hour-long session, my big, 100-pound dog was walking on a loose leash beside me for probably the first time. Andrew gave us the skills, tools, and foundation that we were missing and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for help with their dog.

- Grace W., Markham, Ontario

Abby used to pull so hard when we went for walks that it became a struggle for me to take her outside. We also used to have to avoid other dogs because Abby’s reactivity was so unpredictable. Andrew has helped us immensely with both these issues and gave us the pieces of the puzzle that we were missing to help Abby. The walks that were once a struggle are now a joyful experience, and while we once thought Abby might never play or like other dogs, we now know that this isn’t the case. Abby is calmer, has so much more confidence, and has had her life changed for the better in just a few sessions.

- Golnar R., Markham, Ontario

When I contacted True North Canine Academy, I was feeling frustrated and defeated. My dog Gaston constantly pulled while on leash and he was very reactive to most dogs. During our first session with Andrew and his dog Yaxley, I immediately felt some relief because Gaston was already showing improvement... ...He recommended tools that were more effective and taught me how to use them correctly. Andrew took the time to explain things thoroughly, he demonstrated proper techniques, and always took the time to answer my questions... ...After working with Andrew, both Gaston and I are happier and more relaxed when we go for our walks. He walks on a loose leash and has been able to calmly meet a few dogs in our neighborhood. I would recommend Andrew to anyone looking for help training their dog.

Melissa R., Scarborough, Ontario

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