Expert Training. Lasting Change. Create your dream life with your dog in 90 days.

Our flagship Thrive Board & Train Program is an immersive, results-driven system designed to help your dog master calm, confident, and reliable behavior on and off leash.

With daily hands-on training from myself and Meagan, your dog will live and learn in a structured, enriching environment, receiving the personalized care and attention they need to truly thrive.

You’ll get ongoing support and coaching to ensure the transformation continues at home, so you can enjoy a lifetime of trust, freedom, and harmony together.

Tired of the Struggle?

  • Hours spent Googling training fixes… nothing changes.

  • Your dog’s behavior is keeping you from the adventures and freedom you both deserve.

  • One day it’s better, the next day it’s back to square one.

  • You’ve hired trainers before, but saw no lasting results.

You’re not failing. You just haven’t had the right plan—and that’s exactly what we offer.

Taylor and Brady:

“Lydia is professional, knowledgeable, thoughtful and a fantastic educator. Not only did she effectively train our puppy, but she also took the time to train us and build our confidence in being dog owners. She creates meaningful bonds with the dogs she trains and Brady was so excited every day that he got to spend with her.

Lydia spent several days building the foundation with Brady, including enrichment opportunities and building his confidence in different environments. Once she finished building the foundation, we set up training opportunities for us where she spent as much time as we needed making sure we were comfortable with the use of the e-collar and how to demonstrate the commands. We have now spent some time training Brady ourselves and keeping up with the tools she gave us and have seen a complete 180 in his behavior.

Prior to training with Lydia, we had trouble with our dog only respecting one of us, not being polite on walks, trouble with impulse control and just overall behavior. At one point, my husband was the only one who could walk him due to his size and pushing boundaries with me. Now, I can confidently walk him, take him to dog parks alone and have trust in his behavior and responsiveness to me. We can’t say enough great things about our experience with Lydia and highly recommend her.”

Client Spotlight

Join the Thrive Program and you’ll…

Follow a proven framework that creates lasting change in your dog’s behavior, without wasting months on trial and error.

Learn how to get your dog engaged and responsive anywhere – especially during moments when they don’t care about treats.

Build a recall you can bet your life on.

Understand what drives your dog’s behaviour so you can guide them through any challenge with confidence.

Eliminate your every-day habits that unknowingly make unwanted behaviours worse.

Build a connection so strong that listening becomes second nature.

Replace tension and frustration with a calm, easygoing partnership.

We know what it’s like to dread walking your own dog.


To feel the tension in the leash and in your chest..


To see the lunging, barking, and aggression and wonder if it will ever get better.

Both Meagan and I have been there. Living with dogs whose reactivity (and in Meagan’s case, outright aggression) made everything a battle. And here’s the thing… we were professional trainers. Yet with some of our own dogs, it was tough to make lasting headway.

We poured ourselves into the work: more obedience, more redirection, more structure, more enrichment. But no matter how hard we tried, the breakthroughs never stuck.

That’s when, through key mentorships and years of trial and error, we began to see what was really missing.

Training is so much deeper than stopping a behavior in the moment or piling on commands. It’s about changing the way a dog sees the world. It’s about reshaping their belief system, rebuilding their trust, and shifting the entire relationship between dog and handler. Without that, lasting change is impossible.

Once we learned how to do that, everything changed. Now we use those same hard-won techniques to create profound transformation for our clients—helping them build calm, confident dogs and relationships full of trust, joy, and freedom.

What happens when you combine the right methods with the right relationship? Before I explain, see the transformations other owners have achieved:

Most dog owners spend years bouncing between training methods: trying one thing, abandoning it, chasing the next trend, hoping something will finally work.

We’ve already been through that exhausting process, so you don’t have to.

Through years of hands-on work with challenging dogs (including our own), countless mentorships, and continuous education, we’ve built and refined a training approach that focuses on what truly creates lasting results. No fluff, no wasted effort.

The Thrive Program is the culmination of that journey: a clear, proven system that helps you address the root of your dog’s behavior, rebuild their confidence, and strengthen your bond in a way that makes good behavior feel natural.

With this program, you’ll learn exactly how to guide your dog through any situation, create calm in your home, and enjoy walks that feel easy instead of stressful.

It’s not just about training. it’s about transforming the way you and your dog experience life together. That’s the heart of the Thrive Program.

Join the Thrive Program this month and get a premium equipment bundle—worth $450—absolutely free.

Forget the trial and error of buying gear that doesn’t fit, toys that break, or bulky leashes that fall apart. We’ve done the hard work for you—selecting the highest-quality, trainer-approved essentials that set you up for success from day one.

Your bundle includes:

  • E-Collar Technologies Mini or Micro Educator with custom contact points and biothane strap, perfectly fitted to your dog.

  • HermSprenger Prong Collar with a custom buckle clasp, sized for your dog.

  • Training collar safety clasp for added security.

  • Lightweight, durable biothane leash in your choice of color.

  • Custom-sized K&H place cot—portable, washable, and comfortable.

  • Your dog’s favorite training toy to keep play and engagement going at home

You’re tired of the stress and frustration that comes with reactivity, pulling, or other unwanted behaviors—and you’re ready to change things for good.

We Know We Can Help You If…

You believe your dog is capable of more, and you’re committed to guiding them there.

You want a relationship built on trust, calm, and freedom—not constant management or tension.

You’re willing to carve out time to put our proven methods into practice.

You’ve tried other approaches before, but you’re ready for something that finally works.

It’s Probably Not the Right Fit If…

You’re looking for a magic wand that fixes everything without your involvement.

You’re not open to changing how you interact with your dog.

You want results without putting in consistent effort.

You believe your dog “is just like that” and nothing will make a difference.

You’re unwilling to try new tools, techniques, or ways of thinking.

We want the Thrive Program to be the perfect fit for both you and your dog, so we personally look at every application. Because we work so closely with each client, we only open a few spots each month. When they’re gone, that’s it until the next round. We like to keep things small so you get our full attention.

So, ask yourself: do you want to keep repeating what hasn’t brought the change you’re looking for? Or is it time to try something proven. To finally make real progress, take control, and give your dog the calm, confident life they deserve?

Click ‘Apply’ to schedule a call with us. We’ll talk through your goals, get to know your situation, and if we’re the right fit for each other, we’ll invite you to be part of the Thrive journey.

Thrive Program FAQs

  • Many of our clients come to us after trying multiple trainers or spending money on methods that didn’t stick. The Thrive Program is built on practical, real-world strategies that have been tested with hundreds of dogs, and we stand behind it. And unlike other programs, ours are truly customized. We’ve even had other local training companies refer dogs to us that were outside their ability to train.

  • Yes. We’ve helped everything from determined terriers to intense working lines and strong-willed guardian breeds. The idea that certain breeds “can’t be trained” simply isn’t true. What matters is having the right approach for the dog in front of you. Our system works regardless of breed, age, or history.

  • We hear this often. In reality, most owners have tried a few standard methods, usually ones that aren’t tailored to their dog’s needs. The Thrive Program is different: it’s built on techniques proven to create lasting change, not just short-term fixes or cookie-cutter solutions.

  • We’ve worked with dogs who were labelled “dangerous,” “out of control,” or “hopeless.” Time and again, we’ve seen that it’s not the dog that’s the problem, it’s the plan. When you change the approach, you change the outcome.

  • You could.. but it will take a lot longer, and you’ll likely waste time on trial and error, not to mention that problem behaviors often become worse over time without effective intervention. If what you’ve been trying hasn’t worked by now, it’s time for a new strategy. The Thrive Program gives you a clear, proven roadmap so you can skip the guesswork and start making real progress right away.