Hello! My name is Emily, and I'm the face behind Cosmic Companions Dog Training. I got into dog training in 2021 after I adopted a dog during the height of the pandemic, who had some big feelings and needed support. Dogs have been apart of my entire life, but teaching my Nova silly tricks quickly transformed into a passion for dog training after I saw the confidence she gained. I am a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant (CDBC) with the IAABC, a Fear Free Certified Professional, Certified BAT Instructor, and a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) through Do More With Your Dog!. I stay up to date with the most current, scientific recommendations to ensure you and your dog are getting high quality information.

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I enjoy doing private training sessions both in person and online, and occasionally run group classes. I am in my 4th year of my B.Sc. Psychology Honours degree, and am very excited to be doing my honours thesis on dogs in the 2025/26 school year. Continuing education and staying up to date is very important to me! I love science, and when I'm not training dogs, you are very likely to find me doing research. 

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I have a particular interest in dogs that are fearful, anxious, and reactive. My training approach will always prioritize the well-being of your dog. I will never train with pain, fear, punishment, or aversive tools (including, but not limited to: e-collars, choke chains, prong collars, & Haltis/head collars). My training involves lots of patience, going at the pace of your dog, and setting realistic expectations. 

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Let's get training!