West Kootenay Dog Training Services
TRAINING SOLUTIONS
FOR YOU & YOUR DOG
Enjoy a calmer, happier life with your dog.
Jane Koopman, professional dog trainer of In Partnership Dog Training in Nelson BC, specializes in helping dogs and puppies overcome fear, aggression and problem behaviours while creating a joyful training experience for both you and your dog through the entire training journey.
Transform your dog into a well-behaved companion:
Master obedience, enjoy off-leash freedom, and say goodbye to problem behaviours.
Build a stronger bond:
Learn to understand your dog's needs and communicate effectively.
Address specific challenges:
From puppy training to reactivity, anxiety, and aggression, I'll create a customized plan for lasting results.
Ready to enjoy a happier life with your dog?
Our Services
All training includes personalized follow up notes, training plans + access to us for questions and video review while we work together.
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For any client from puppies to basic obedience or aggressive dogs. We’ll come to you at your home or other chosen location for one on one custom training. After identifying your goals, we’ll make a plan for management and training then demo skills and coach you through. Perfect for those who want more custom, focused training. You are also welcome to visit us in our Nelson office for private sessions.
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We offer group basic manners and puppy socialization classes to get your dog off to a super start with obedience, confidence and working around other dogs. In addition our Terrific Trail Dog class works towards off leash trail skills and manners. Classes are a great option if you are on a budget and a must for all puppies! Not for dogs exhibiting reactive or aggressive behaviours.
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Let us do the training while you are busy! We come work with your dog to address their behavioural needs and build strong foundations while you enjoy the results. We can meet your dog anywhere in our service area.
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We'll meet virtually via video conference to address your dog’s behavioural needs. After all much of the coaching is for the human to set the dog up for success! Online sessions are especially good for puppies, obedience, resource guarding, initial consults and some aggression cases especially those where your dog would be upset if we came into your house.
Happy dogs. Happy humans.
Welcome! My name is Jane and I offer aversive free training and counseling for you and your dog and work with a range of cases from puppy training and obedience to behaviour modification for fear, aggression and other 'problem behaviours. I know that having a polite well trained dog is often harder than it looks and as your dog behaviour professional I will be by your side in the training journey to help you navigate the successes and the hurdles. I know that addressing tough behaviour challenges can be exhausting and emotional and I am here to support YOU, the human, through that journey too.
I have a Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC) from Jean Donaldson’s internationally recognized Academy for Dog Trainers and am Animal Kind accredited by the BCSPCA. With a background that combines rewards based dog training and wilderness expedition leadership I am perfectly positioned to be your coach as you and your pup prepare for adventures big and small together.
We're dedicated to providing ethical and effective dog training that prioritizes your dog's well-being. We hold a Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC) from the Academy for Dog Trainers and adhere to a strict code of conduct, including a force-free philosophy and commitment to science-based practices. We're also AnimalKind accredited through the BCSPCA. Trusted by local veterinarians, we offer a variety of training options, including classes and personalized plans and sessions while you're busy to help you achieve your goals.
What People Are Saying
Every session that we’ve had with Jane, I’ve walked away with a better understanding of our dog friend. We have worked with Jane a few times now with our livestock guardian teenage dog. She has had some new behaviours around protecting our family with our newborn and introducing her to strangers. We’ve been given concrete tasks to develop positive associations with people and a broader understanding of how to work with her psychology. A pleasure to work with from intro to final report.
- Melissa Lavery, Nelson BC
Jane's guidance has been a lifesaver for our 3 dogs! Their move to a new environment made them super reactive to everything. We were amazed at how quickly Jane helped them adjust. Walks in the park, which used to be stressful, are now a breeze. Our most reactive pup can even walk off-leash in allowed areas thanks to Jane's fantastic recall training! I can't recommend Jane enough! Her knowledge of dog behaviour is top-notch, but what truly sets her apart is her ability to guide us humans too.
- Karyne Mayer, Salmo BC
How We Work
We train with humane, evidence based methods that have been proven on thousands of dogs across the world and are based in the science of animal learning. These techniques leverage things your dog loves -like food, toys, play, you, access to the outdoors and his friends- to promote or extinguish behaviours.
We will never use fear, intimidation, dominance or any tools like shock collars, choke chains or prong collars. While they may change behaviour, they can cause irreparable physical and mental harm. Are you looking to transition away from these tools? We are happy to help.
