Great Reviews for Paws of Gold Dog Training

Marilyn Thornhill

I highly recommend Anne if you want to train, love, and bond with your dog.  I began working with Anne when I bought a “Covid” puppy. He had no social skills, was very smart and headstrong, and required a lot of stimulation and guidance. Anne was just the teacher we both needed. She is a gentle, loving person, great with dogs and their humans, instructing with an inherent understanding of dogs and how to communicate with them without harsh discipline. Frodo adored Anne and looked forward to each lesson. She helped me take him beyond basic puppy training all the way to a championship in trick dog training.

Jeff K Markham

Anne helped us so much with our 80lb golden/lab cross (Milo) when he was a puppy and early in his teenage years! Anne taught us how to relax Milo, how to make him comfortable around our baby, how to cure his barking, and dealing with other triggers on walks. Anne has a very gentle and kind approach and will help you understand your dog and improve your relationship with your best four legged friend for a lifetime of fun and love together. I highly recommend Anne!!

Sue M Thornhill

Willow, my mini aussiedoodle and I have been training privately with Anne for roughly 9 sessions. Anne is extremely knowledgeable, kind and patient. Most of our sessions have been face to face at a local park. When weather is too hot, we do them online. Willow has learned to sit, lie down, begin to overcome distractions and return to her mama when called. She jumps up less on people and kitchen cabinets. For the most part, unless it is a very tempting bbq steak dinner, she has stopped begging. We still have a lot more work to do but we are off to a very good start. Anne, I can't thank you enough. We are so happy with your training. You are amazing!!!

Patrick and Bronwyn Willowdale

Anne is a fantastic dog trainer. She took our puppy, full of energy and a handful (at times), and turned her into a well-behaved, well-adjusted and loving dog. She taught us how to communicate effectively with our dog and set clear boundaries. We are so grateful to Anne for her help. She is truly gifted when it comes to training dogs. If you are considering getting a puppy or have a dog that needs some training, we highly recommend Anne. You will not be disappointed! With her knowledge and expertise, Anne can help dog-parents create a well-behaved, well-adjusted dog that is a joy to be around.

Nanci S North York
Lucie is my first puppy and although I have cared for many dogs over the years, I had no real experience training a 10 month old puppy rescued from the streets of Mexico. Anne was incredibly supportive and helpful with Lucie's training. She was kind, extremely knowledgeable and helpful in training both me and Lucie. Anne made sure I could work with Lucie on my own after our sessions. Her instructions and "homework" between sessions not only helped with bonding but she made sure I could work with Lucie on my own. I always felt I could call with any concerns in between training sessions. To this day, I still feel that support. Lucie and I have come so far and Anne is largely responsible. We are grateful to her for everything.
Stephanie K Toronto

 I highly recommend Anne to anyone who is looking for an excellent dog trainer. She has been a huge help to me, both in the past and lately, as I have been struggling to train my recently adopted dog Keira. Keira is a rescued Puppy Mill breeding dog and has been a very big challenge to train.  Anne uses only force free training methods and she started off teaching me with small understandable steps, which were easy for me to follow. I gained confidence as I experienced success at each stage and was able to build on these successes. If I was having difficulty with one of the steps, Anne always took time to figure out what was happening and she would then come up with a different idea for me to try. She has a deep understanding of dog behaviour and psychology, is patient, supportive, always ready to answer questions and very positive in her approach. I am continuing to work with her, as I need her knowledge and skills to further advance Keira’s training.