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Unconditional Love Animal Teaching Helps You Move
From ​Chaos To Calm With Your Canine Companion

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Finding that sweet spot of deeper understanding between you and your dog can enrich your life in indescribable ways.

It can be challenging to reach this place of serenity and cooperation on our own sometimes.

A fresh perspective with gentle practices that render immediate results will be offered to help deepen your understanding of your dog's perspective, and gain greater awareness of the energetic exchanges you experience throughout your day.  
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By building a new foundation that asks mainly for awareness, willingness and consistency, you will feel more connected and confident to both recognize and navigate the more challenging behaviors as, or even before, they arise with more ease, grace & confidence.

I look forward to guiding you along your journey!


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Unconditional Love Animal Teaching is more than just training. We work together to understand what is behind the behaviors your dog is exhibiting and how to shift your own perspectives, behavior and energy to better support a path to greater calm and cohesion.

My approach values connection over correction, collaborating with you to find your voice when it needs to be heard, and your silence when your dog needs to feel you more.

Because dogs thrive with balanced, fair leadership, we will explore how this can look in your specific situation at home and out in the community while keeping things simple and practical.

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Working With Clients and Dogs

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Working the Long Line
Establishing connection and flow through long-line work is a wonderful way to establish a new way of communicating with your dog, strengthening leadership and improving walks

​Kayo and Francesca
Kayo, a wolf/husky cross, was difficult to manage on a walk, as he is almost as big as his human! After focusing on leadership & connection in ourInitial Session, and introducing a new leash set-up, this video shows 2 weeks of diligent practice paying off, with a calm, willing Kayo moving in sync with Francesca.

​Bentley VS  Vacuum
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One of the issues that Bentley’s humans struggled with (among many), was him attacking the vacuum cleaner when in use. By the end of week one  of Bentley’s stay with us, he paid no attention to the vacuum and demonstrated much calmer, cooperative behaviours

​Char and Skylar
Little Skylar is the kind of pup who gets extremely excited to go on a walk. In our second session, we worked on helping Skylar to understand that the walk is not gained until she is calm.

Our next step was to work on the flow of the leash, rather than focusing on a perfect heel.
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We work in phases, ensuring the dog is understanding what is being asked, while the human is understanding, gauging and responding to the state of mind the dog is in to help manage expectations and create a more collaborative experience.

Threshold Work with Hank
 Bulldogs can be very pushy, but after only days spent with us and implementing some new rules, boundaries & expectations, Hank learned how to read my body language and cues that discouraged him from pushing his way through the door until given the ‘ok’. A calm dog is a content dog!

​Arrow Calmly Playing Ball
Typically, Arrow barks incessantly when she sees a ball, and can’t contain her excitement. During one of our stays, we focused on the art of waiting, teaching her how to be calm before receiving the reward of her ball. This exercise has numerous benefits, as it ‘yo-yos’ a dog’s drives from pack-to-prey, rather than leaving them in a cortisol-driven frenzy. It works their mental body and strengthens connection to their human, learning how to look to them for direction which can then be applied in other situations.

​Griff at Mealtime
Can’t teach an old dog new tricks? I beg to differ! Griff LOVES mealtime. Before working with him, there wasn’t much structure implemented around this activity and he would ‘resource guard’, going after other dogs that posed a threat to his food supply!

During a stay with Griff, we changed his diet from kibble to raw, and from one feeding to two per day, as it was crystal clear that this mattered greatly to him and was a source of anxiety.

We taught him how to wait at the door (threshold work), and to go to a ‘place’ while waiting for the ‘ok’ to enjoy his meal.
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As you can see, Griff remains very calm and takes his time to figure out all the steps required of him to receive his meal. As a result, he can be fed around other dogs and has become much more relaxed, knowing when mealtime is, and how he can expect it to happen.

​Duke and Kayla
Duke was a young rescue dog from Taiwan who started exhibiting reactive behaviors not long after he was brought into his new home. After working with his family on creating more structure and boundaries in the home, we introduced Duke to the muzzle, and soon after, careful, controlled introductions to balanced pack members.

It was awesome to see Duke interested and relaxed when Kayla appeared on the other side of the fence. Because we had been working on him with the long-line, he felt a greater degree of safety with me when this opportunity arose. Once a dog learns how to feel more relaxed in my energy, I extend this ‘good feeling’ when we expand our comfort bubble by offering him encouragement and keeping calm.

​Threshold Work at the Farm
 Whether dealing with one dog or multiple dogs, we always make it a practice to wait before crossing any threshold. Dogs love order and will get along better when calm is promoted and maintained. I always notice demanding and unruly behaviors diminish when these types of practices are put into place.

​Breakfast Time with Multiple Dogs
By asking each dog to wait patiently for their food, we bring the excitement down a few notches and work better as a team. These two adorable duck tollers sometimes had difficulty near each other at mealtime when it was offered without structure before. When a dog is challenged to think and is shown how by the person leading them, they act from a place of greater calm with less desire to react, bringing more harmony to each situation.

Puppy Jasper Learning from the Elders
For 4 month old Jasper’s first pack experience, we grouped him with 4 bonafide elders to help establish a more natural pack understanding, before introducing him to some of the other energetic playful puppies.

This type of experience creates an imprint where he learns how to respect boundaries, rather than jump all over his peers with excitement, hence learning to jump all over any dog he meets with excitement, which may not work out so well for him.

Leveraging the strengths of the balanced pack members can help a young pup wake up their innate understanding of how to interact with others, and not have to learn the hard way.

​Calm Walk with New Puppies
3 month old siblings Ahsoka & Chewy on their first pack adventure, fitting into the rhythm of the pack beautifully. This was a wonderful way to introduce calm, social behaviour through a very natural activity to a dog; the pack walk.

Pack Walking
Achieving a peaceful pack walking involves various elements. Guiding each dog to slip into pack drive can require quite a bit of focus, but becomes a highly satisfying activity when this rhythm is established. With awareness and practice, you can teach your dog to enjoy this ritual with you.

Client Testimonials

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If you are considering any form of dog training look no further than Erin!
I’ve been through a whack of “cookie cutter” trainers, after a quick consult with Erin I knew I had found the right fit for my dog.
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Her tailored approach and philosophy in training is exactly what Winston needed. 
Erin’s ability to tap into and communicate with him is remarkable.

Simply put she possesses a certain Je ne sais quoi. 
5 stars across the board.

Malcolm Beattie
Calgary, AB

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It took only one conversation over the phone with Erin to correct some behavioural issues with my new rescue.

She quickly understood the situations that were leading to his aggressive outbursts and helped to implement the proper training methods in order to prevent any further episodes.
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He is a different dog now and fitting in so well! Thank you Erin

CK Brownlee 
Vancouver, BC

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I had a really helpful 1:1 online Skype session with Erin Norleen to help me with my dog Lenny about a year ago.

Erin gave me really easy to implement actions that worked instantly! I still use these techniques today.

She taught me ways to communicate with my dog in a way that he understood.
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 It's often the simple things that are the most effective.

Thank you Erin!

Lara Waldman, 
London, UK

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We met Erin when Kayla was a puppy.  Now, 6 years later, we have a happy, well trained dog, thanks to Erin. 
Erin has helped us with all aspects of dog life, including diet and training.

Erin is trustworthy, reliable and has extraordinary animal skills.  She has such a calming effect on Kayla, enabling her to quickly achieve cooperation and control.

We highly recommend Erin!

W. McRae
Roberts Creek, BC

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Erin is incredible! I have worked with her on multiple occasions and her energy, patience, knowledge and deep deep love for animals is profound.

Not only does she help guide your animal, but she helps guide you as well to a higher level.

Erin works from love and the transformation I have seen in my dog and myself is so beautiful.

I love working with Erin and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an experience that is above all others.

Melissa Sorge
Kelowna, BC

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Kayo and I really needed help.

As soon as Erin came for a visit all the energy shifted. We have a lot to work on, but I feel we are more connected and I can’t wait to see how we are going to progress in our journey together.

Thank you Erin for meeting my crazy pack and for sharing so much with kayo and I. Your ability to read and understand him is simply amazing.

Your connection with the dogs is beyond dog training.
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We are looking forward to seeing you soon and to working more together
There is not enough that I can give you!

F Abruzzese 
Roberts Creek, BC

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It was SO WONDERFUL to meet you and work with you. I wish, I wish, I wish 
I met you last year when I first got Sammy.  I know all these issues would’ve been solved back then. 
You truly know your stuff!
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All this information in your email is priceless information and I will refer to your email and attached pages once a week because “I” need the training! It will become the “Anna/Sammy bible!”

Thank you for your kindness and expertise!!!

Anna & Sammy
Gibsons, BC

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From the moment Erin walked in the front door it was obvious she had a gift with animals.

She has developed a bond with my bull terrier that still amazes me. I think its because of Erin’s calm and assertive way of connecting with my pets that has allowed them to completely surrender their trust to her.
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Her unique methods of communicating with my pets is apparent by the way they adoringly follow her throughout the house. Even my once-shy cat runs to her for affection and a purr-fest.

The most amazing difference is the calm that is present in the home when I return. I’ve also noticed Armani now breathes easier than before, so we are very pleased.
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In fact, this young woman has a positive effect on the humans as well. 
I would absolutely recommend Erin to guide you with your dog.

Teri & Don
Gibsons, BC

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Erin has been a Godsent for us.

She has turned our Haila around to a great extent in her quirky behaviour, not to mention her aggressivity. 
She also has guided us in our own behaviour towards Haila so that our companion is fully capable to comprehend what we require of her.

We have indeed started to see Haila with a somewhat different eye and we certainly have noticed a marked change in her behaviour.

She also really enjoys having new friends over at her place, and going out for walks with them in the forest.
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These encounters with other dogs, under Erin’s guidance, have made such a positive change in her behavior. They have even lessened Haila’s possessive behavior with her toys. She now shares quite willingly.
Thank you Erin!

Lucille & Robin
Gibsons, BC

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Our Terrier, Izzy, found Erin for us and what an amazing change we are experiencing with our dogs. Erin has helped us create an environment that finds our dogs calmer, better behaved and happier.

Through various drills she has taught us to be more consistent and better pack leaders which in turn has had such a positive effect on the dogs.

Our once rambunctious Golden Retriever, Buddy, is now a calm greeter of company and an excellent listener. 
Erin has come into our home and worked with us, and also taken Buddy for pack walks with her.

Actually, her teachings have migrated into my human interactions too.
It has taken me a while to unlearn my old "dog obedience" ways but I see so much improvement in Buddy's behavior when I channel her.

If you are struggling with an unruly dog or just want to fine tune some behaviours I feel certain that Erin can help you, she is amazing.

Meryl
Gibsons, BC

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Erin was instrumental in helping me with Merlin when we were both under a lot of stress with his back-to-back surgeries.

Merlin's behavior changed due to the pain and stress and I was unsure about how to handle the situation, so I booked a call with Erin.

Erin immediately understood what was happening for both of us and recommended several very specific things for me to do to ease not only Merlin's stress and shift his behavior but give me the confidence to know what to do next.

She followed up with a wealth of further resources that lead me to make some ongoing changes in how I interact with the big guy.

If you want to dramatically improve your understanding of your dog's needs and be able to proactively improve their behavior and your connection, Erin is absolutely the woman to call!

Leah Goard, 
Halfmoon Bay, BC

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Erin has been totally amazing working with my dog, Griff.

When we first arrived on the Sunshine Coast just over 3 years ago, I was unable to find a daycare willing to take him when I needed care because he wasn’t terribly good at socializing with other dogs. Erin came to our rescue then and has continued to work with him ever since, teaching an old dog new tricks!! (Griff was 7 when he first met Erin)

She encouraged me to change his diet and I immediately saw an improvement in his overall well-being and digestive systems. Erin is always gentle and loving with Griff but still manages to magically maintain his attention and bring out the best in him.

He has learned ‘door manners’… no longer barking his head off when someone arrives.
He now enjoys socializing and eagerly waits for Erin’s arrival so he can go for training sessions and pack walks with her and his dog friends.
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At home, he is happier and calmer and so much better behaved.
With Erin’s guidance, I have also learned new ways of working with him, resulting in less frustration.
Erin has a magical way of calmly communicating with dogs of all sizes, natures and breeds. She is always full of gentle sparkle and keeps me well informed along the way. I feel totally blessed to have her working with Griff and me.

J. Russell
Roberts Creek, BC

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We are so grateful to have Erin in our lives!!

Her connection with our Weimaraner Leeroy is incredible and has helped him become a more happy, less anxious, family member.

Erin has moved mountains for our family and we feel very fortunate.

Colleen
Gibsons, BC

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