Professional Dog Training
Board-Certified
Caroline Applebee holds a B.Sc. in Biology from McGill University with a specialization in Animal Behaviour and became Toronto’s first Board Certified Professional Dog Trainer in 2004 through the CCPDT.
Results Driven
Offering group classes as well as private training options, both in person and online, Raising Rover is committed to tailoring an approach to best meet your needs and provide the ongoing support to ensure you are successful.
Force-Free
Research shows that reward-based approaches to training are not only more effective, they carry less risk of behavioural fallout such as anxiety and aggression issues and it’s just more fun for both the dogs and their people!
What We Do
Puppy Training & Socialization
Raising Rover’s popular Puppy Head Start program is designed to provide pups between 9-16 weeks with the best possible start in life. Whether you prefer a fun and supportive group class, a fully customized private training experience or self-study option, program emphasis is on proper approach to socialization, problem prevention and introduction to good manners. You’ll have the roadmap and expert coaching to raising a dog who is a joy to live with and able to go anywhere life may take you! Consider it a behaviour vaccine for your pup!


Adolescent Dog Training
This unique program is aimed at levelling up those puppy foundations while specifically addressing the challenges of living with teenage dogs. So If that sweet pup who hung on your every word has already developed a case of selective hearing OR you’ve recently finished puppy class and are wanting to ensure those early lessons develop into reliable real life manners this program will help you navigate the teenage stage with confidence!
Private Dog Training & Behaviour Modification
Completely customized programs are available for general manners as well addressing more complex issues such as shy/fearful behaviour, food-toy guarding, reactivity (barking/lunging on leash and separation anxiety. And because not everyone wants to be a dog trainer or has the time needed to get results, programs may include a private tutoring option where I will work with your dog in their own environment and then teach you how to maintain the skills learned. Get in touch to book a complimentary discovery call to discuss the right program for you!

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