Training with Lineage of Love
At Lineage of Love Dog Training, we understand what life with a dog can feel like when things aren’t working. The barking, pulling, or endless puppy energy can leave you tired and doubting yourself. Walks feel stressful, the house feels chaotic, and sometimes you wonder if you’ll ever truly be in sync with your dog.
It doesn’t have to stay that way. Our training is more than stopping bad habits or teaching commands. When you train with Lineage of Love, you and your dog discover ease together, turn frustration into understanding, and build a shared language that makes daily life lighter, calmer, and more joyful.
We train with science-based, force-free methods — and with heart. That means listening to your dog’s body, your family’s needs, and the life you dream of together. From that place, we create a path that makes sense for both of you.
Because no two stories are the same, we offer three distinct training paths, each designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward the relationship you want.
That’s why our approach is grounded in science and guided by heart —using positive reinforcement, consent-based handling, and trauma-informed support to help dogs and their guardians grow together.
At Lineage of Love, we believe that dog training isn’t about obedience: it’s about relationship.
It’s about co-creating trust, communication, and calm with the dogs who walk beside us.
We know the connection you share with your dog is soulful and lifelong.
Whether you're raising a puppy, navigating reactivity, or supporting a disabled or sensitive dog, you’ll find more than training here. You'll find tools, understanding, and a deeply compassionate community that believes learning should feel like love.
Three ways to train
The Puppy Path
💖 Best for: Puppies and young adolescents
💖 Format: Virtual, story-led training journeys + coaching support
💖 Key Focus: Foundations including house training, confidence, manners, and early socialization
The Canine Adventure
💖 Best for: Adolescent & adult dogs
💖 Format: Virtual, story-led training journeys + coaching support
💖 Key Focus: Refining skills, enrichment, behavior challenges, confidence-building
Day Training
💖 Best for: Dogs who need professional hands-on work, or guardians short on time
💖 Format: In-person, trainer-led sessions + transfer coaching
💖 Key Focus: Fast results, consistency, and relief from the daily training struggle
Our Specialties
Every puppy is a beginning. On the Puppy Path, we guide you through the foundations your little one needs to thrive.
This isn’t a checklist to get through: it’s an unfolding story. Twice a month you’ll step into short, playful quests that invite your puppy to discover the world alongside you. From walking calmly on leash to greeting politely, from sleeping through the night to chewing on toys instead of your table leg, we help you both settle into life together.
Includes:
Optional weekly virtual sessions with your trainer (and your pup!)
Story-led training opportunities woven into your everyday life (short quests, playful challenges, confidence-building games)
Support for common puppy hurdles: house training, crate training, nipping, jumping
A socialization and confidence plan tailored to your environment and lifestyle
By the end, you won’t just have a puppy who “knows things,” you’ll have a relationship built on shared adventure and mutual understanding.
Training doesn’t end when puppyhood does. The Canine Adventure is for adolescent and adult dogs: those full of personality, curiosity, and sometimes mischief.
Through a blend of virtual coaching and story-driven training, we help you and your dog tackle real-life goals: a reliable recall, a calmer walk, a quieter household, or simply more ways to have fun together.
Each session is an opportunity to strengthen your bond while layering in new skills. You’ll get story-led “missions” to try at home — maybe a secret agent-style “stealth walk” to practice loose leash, or a “treasure hunt” recall game. These aren’t chores. They’re ways to bring joy back into your training and weave learning into your everyday rhythm.
Includes:
Optional weekly virtual coaching sessions
Story-led training missions tailored to your goals
Problem-solving for challenges like barking, jumping, or reactivity
Enrichment and mental stimulation ideas to keep your dog satisfied and engaged
The Canine Adventure helps your dog grow in skill and confidence… and helps you grow in ease and connection.
Sometimes life is busy. Sometimes your dog’s challenges feel bigger than you can handle on your own. That’s where Day Training comes in.
In this program, we do the heavy lifting for you. Justus goes to your home to work directly with your dog multiple times a week, then meets with you to transfer the skills and teach you how to keep the progress going. It’s the fastest way to see change… and the most supportive when you don’t have the time or energy to manage it alone.
Includes:
A thorough intake & assessment to understand your dog’s history and needs
Multiple trainer-only sessions each week
Weekly transfer sessions so you learn to maintain the results
Two follow-up sessions for continued support after the program ends
Day Training means you can exhale. We handle the repetition, the consistency, and the hard parts, while you get to enjoy a dog who’s easier to live with and more fun to love.
How It Works
Intake & Assessment: We begin with a 90-minute session to understand your dog, your goals, and your household.
Choose Your Path: Puppy Path, Canine Adventure, or Day Training — together we’ll decide what best fits.
Training Journey: Optional weekly 1:1 sessions, story-led practice, and support designed for real progress.
Celebrate & Sustain: Watch your relationship grow stronger, your home grow calmer, and your adventures grow brighter.
Our Approach
Behaviour is complex, and knowing the ins and outs of everything dog is our passion! This means our training is comprehensive and covers a lot of ground!
We don’t just look at what your dog is doing — we dig to find out why!
Health
Nutrition
Hygiene
Medical history
Pain
Mental and physical needs
Wellness
Engagement
Play
Enrichment
Home needs
Safety
Management
Socialization
Calming
Exercise
environment
Known cues and communication
Teaching new skills
Incorporating verbal, gestural, and touch cues as appropriate and needed
Clarity and understanding of cues
Skillset
Patterns
Sensory
Needs, functions, and expressions
Healthy outlets and safe spaces
Ageney
Independence
instinctive behaviour
Time / schedule
Energy
Age
Willingness
Routines
abilities of all involved
Ready to Begin?
Training isn’t just about teaching your dog what to do — it’s about writing the story of your life together.
Or schedule a free consultation call if you’re not sure which path fits.
Book your Intake & Assessment to get started.
