High Paw Dog Training

Our Goal

At High Paw Dog Training we strive to make dog training accessible to everyone.

We believe everyone deserves to have a deep and fulfilling life with their best furry friend. When undesirable behaviour gets in the way we make it our personal goal to get you back on track. Owning a dog should be a joy so our goal is to remove the stress for you and your pet so you can get on with living your best life.

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Behavior Modification

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Our Story

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My passion for dogs began 29 years ago as a teenager job shadowing at the SPCA (now EHS). Edmontonians may remember the dingy, dark and a slightly spooky old shelter on the Yellowhead. After deciding vet medicine was not for me, I quickly changed course. Realizing behavioural issues were the main reason for animal surrender I started learning how to train dogs.

Mission

At High Paw Dog Training our mission is to foster meaningful relationships between you and your pet. We understand that pets are family and will always prioritize the health and well being of both ends of the leash. Wherever you are on your training journey we will help you create and implement a plan to have the fulfilling life you’ve always dreamed of with your dog.
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Tania Kagi (TSwissleDesigns)
22:45 10 Apr 25
Kelly is a fantastic trainer! Super knowledgeable, caring and patient. Our puppy is a work in progress and without her our lives would be stressful because Bobby can be a handful. She works with us to create a fun easy plan to train our dogs. If you are looking for a positive personalized approach to training I highly recommend her.
Max Kagi
22:39 10 Apr 25
Kelly is working with my pup Bobby, every time she spends time with him there is immediate and marked improvement. She is really tuned into Bobby. It is evident that she cares and loves him. Her instructions are clear and easy to understand and implement.
Sheena Gilchrist
22:01 10 Apr 25
Kelly is very knowledgeable about dogs and dog behavior. She came to my home and started with the basics that I needed to know as a new dog owner regarding toys, play, how I can teach her to leave my bunnies be, harness and other equip(she's didn't like her collar and harness at all, now she tolerates them lol) as well as noise sensitivity and how to help her calm down. I've watched Luna grow from, I'd say on the verge of becoming reactive towards dogs, the collar and loud noises, to a more confident dog who absolutely LOVES going on walks. She still scared of vaccums and other things, still doesn't want to come inside now that it's nice out 😂 but now I know HOW to read those body language cues and how to train and I look forward to continuing to work with Kelly through the teenage years
Brittney Ference
21:08 10 Apr 25
Kelly has helped us so much! She is amazing to work with and very knowledgeable. She takes the time to explain what we need to do and how to be successful. Our rescue pup had a handful of behavioural challenges and absolutely no training. After working with Kelly he is a happy, functioning member of our household.
Mari Dreger
21:07 10 Apr 25
Kelly is the best dog trainer in Edmonton! I have worked with several different trainers and she is by far the most knowledgeable. She truly listens to your concerns and comes up with a well thought out plan on how to best tackle them. She absolutely loves working with dogs and it shows in her work.Our most recent concern was how our two dogs would be with our newborn baby, and she helped us so much to prepare for that, and everything has gone smoothly once baby arrived.10/10 would recommend her to anyone.
Alexandra Ceilin
00:50 29 Nov 24
Kelly is such an awesome trainer and person! She is very knowledgeable and experienced with training, as evidenced by her past and recent certifications, as well as with dog body language and behaviour. She works with the dog(s) and owner(s) in front of her and tailors her approach depending on different needs, problems and experience level. This includes switching the reinforcement to whatever is more rewarding to your dog, being familiar with the different breed standards and behaviours as well as with both low and high drive working dogs and analyzing the specific problem situation you may be having. Her goal is to help you build and strengthen the relationship with your dog to ultimately address any behavioural, training and management issues and have lasting results. The skills and knowledge she teaches you are applicable throughout and after training.Kelly has helped me so much with my own dog by providing support in and out of our sessions and teaching me more about dog behaviours and body language. She helps me see new perspectives and methods when I'm stuck with training something new. I've been able to grow into a much better handler with my own dog and learn so much. And most importantly, all the dogs LOVE her 😉
Bry Gutierrez
21:20 13 Oct 24
Legit review for High Paw Training in Edmonton. 5/5 Initial Consult Expression.I recently had the pleasure of working with Kelly at High Paw Training, and I cannot recommend her enough already.There's a lot to unpack but please read it.She takes behavior modification seriously, deeply understanding the emotional well-being of both dogs and their owners. During the consultation, she thoroughly assesses problem behaviors, considering the root causes, training history, breed characteristics, and the handler’s experience. I mentioned it was free? But i will give her, her value . She is worth that and more.. to be honest.Kelly collaborates with you to develop a tailored approach that ensures your dog not only learns but also enjoys the process. Her methods empower dogs to respond on cue and when needed, making the training as beneficial for you as it is for them. Even in our initial consultation, she provided invaluable insights into improving our communication with our dog Shiro.Kelly’s warm personality and sense of humor make the training environment enjoyable and engaging. I highly recommend her consultation as a fantastic introduction to her approach, helping both you and your dog adjust to a positive training dynamic.She has a lot of energy which you need to have when training your dog as well. You'll need to have an open mind as she means well for both you and your little friend.I’m looking forward to continuing this exciting journey with Kelly, and I encourage anyone seeking dog training to give her a chance!Cant wait for a deeper review as Part 2 of my review!
Kalindi Palmer
20:29 05 Oct 24
My family and I had such an awesome consultation with Kelly! Our dog Nova is reactive with other dogs and people, and Kelly gave us some great first steps to get started on the right path. So grateful for the free consultation, it was very worth while and we got a lot of useful advice. Thanks so much Kelly, can’t wait to start training!
Ryan Junck
23:16 30 Jan 24
We recently completed on-line puppy training with Kelly. It was awesome. Our 2 month old puppy quickly learned basic commands and great recall by name with Kelly’s training and tips. She was also properly introduced to the outside world, other people and other dogs, giving her great confidence and proper puppy manners. As much as Fozzie was learning we were also learning a ton in what we need to do to set her up to be a successful part of our family. Love it Kelly and look forward to taking the next steps in the future!
Susanne Delgado
20:23 30 Mar 23
I can't imagine another trainer as compassionate as Kelly! We initially had the pleasure of working with her and our two dogs on some fun intermediate training. A few months later our one dog began to exhibit aggressive behavior towards the other. During an extremely emotional time, Kelly continued to work with us on behaviour modification techniques and has developed a management plan to prevent progression of the issue. The skills I have learned and continue to learn from her are invaluable. In addition to being extremely knowledgeable and adaptable, she also truly cares about the wellbeing of our dogs and us. My dogs absolutely love her, and so do we. Thank you Kelly, the work you do is amazing!

Commonly Asked Questions

Is my dog too old to learn?

A dog is never too old to learn and habits are never impossible to change.  Understand that the longer a behaviour has been rehearsed the longer it may take to form new ones.

Do I need to buy a package?

We provide a free consultation to assess and learn your needs. If the problem can be solved in one session that option will be provided.  It will depend on your skills as a handler and your dogs training history. Behaviour modification will rarely be solved in one session.

How often would we meet?

The best part of a private trainer is the customized plan. If you are experienced and are able to run with the plan we’ve made together, I have clients that I meet monthly, others twice a week.  It really depends on your confidence and the type of training we are doing.

Is there homework?

Absolutely! We teach you how to train your dog and very few skills are mastered in one session.  You must take it home and perfect it with your dog.  We encourage multiple short sessions each day to solidify a skill and will help you find ways to incorporate training into your daily life.

How do you tell a dog they’re doing something wrong?

Easy. We don’t. We are a rewards-based facility and take great care to set up training scenarios where your dog will succeed and then build on that. A simple tweak of communication and a reset are usually all it takes to get your dog back on track. Any dog that is putting in effort and trying to learn is never wrong.  The responsibility is on us to ensure we are providing clear communication and setting up achievable goals.

Where do you train?

The world is our playground! We will go where your dog needs to go in order to be successful.  If your dog needs in home training I will come to you, if its environmental training we meet outside. The best thing about real life training is the proofing and this is rarely achieved in a facility.

What rewards do you use?

Only the dog can decide what it finds rewarding.  We cannot tell the dog- You will love working for kibble- if they truly don’t.  There are 3 main rewards used in training. 

Food= the most convenient, Play=the most effective, Affection/Praise= least effective.

Contact us today to book your next session or to schedule a consultation.

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