PACKLEADER ACADEMY
Expert Puppy & Adolescent Behaviour Training in Surrey BC
Transforming reactivity and anxiety into calm, lasting good habits. Combining calm, assertive leadership with positive, force-free methods, our Surrey Pack Leader Academy builds your confidence and your dog's obedience. Certifications include CPDT-N, ABC-Animal Emotions, Trauma Placement Care, Pet First Aid + 37 years exp. studying pack behaviour in dogs.
TRANSFORMATIONS
Expert Dog Training and Behaviour Rehab serving Bridgeview, Guildford, and Fleetwood Dog Owners.
Real Results. Real Dogs.
Welcome to The PupHaus —Where 22+ Years of Elite Canine Expertise Meets PackLeader Training.
With Mimi, your pup is in the best hands possible! Yours! She is passionately committed to educating all dog owners, by maintaining top-notch standards and using gentle, ethical training techniques combined with Operant Conditioning in equal balance, for a smarter, quicker and more solid training program, leaving you in the lead with your pup, and showing you how to become confident using calm controlled energy. No aversive tools used, just plain leash correction in a kind and respectful, but leading way.
This is what you, the puppies and rescues in her programs can expect and need. Her mission is to embrace the best practices in the industry and tweak it a bit to elevate the overall standard by combining the popular positive reinforcement with a balance of leadership skills our dogs need. We work towards a treat free training zone, where your touch and attention has greater value than a treat.
Force free but assertive, commanding but not domineering. A better way for new dog owners to handle puppy care and it takes training to a whole new level! Let's keep the dogs we love out the shelters for good, while still maintaining their playful spirit. Contact me by application or email and I will start you on the road to success with your furry friend.
If you are dealing with a difficult situation and need immediate help, please call 778-801-6150 to speak to Mimi.
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Structured Paths
to a Calmer Companion
Tired of endless homework and zero progress? Let’s fix the behavior, not just manage it. Get ready to embark on an amazing training adventure with Mimi the Puppy Specialist! Her expertly designed programs aim to enhance communication and understanding between you and your lovable new puppy or energetic adolescent dog. Together, we can transform your relationship and turn training into an enjoyable experience!
"I provide you with practical, 'force-free' tools to ensure lasting success at home. My focus is on training you for real-world scenarios, not just the textbook. We incorporate games instead of the dull classroom setting that can be tough to engage with."
Puppy & Adolescent Training & Behaviour Modification
Dog behavior modification involves changing a dog's emotional and physical reactions to specific triggers. It emphasizes addressing the root causes of issues like fear, anxiety, and aggression, rather than just punishing or treating symptoms. There are many level of this, so low-level trauma dogs can be helped right away, but high-level trauma cases will need time to heal before any training can start. Assessing this by a professional is vital to not make things worse.
If dogs reflect our behaviors, what are they observing in you? By evaluating both you and your puppy early on, we can prevent behavioral battles during the challenging adolescent phase (around 1.5 to 2 years old) when dogs begin to assert their independence, leading to stress and discouragement for dog owners.
So, stop managing the chaos. Let’s fix it. I don’t load you with lengthy theories or excessive homework. Instead, I focus on the dog in front of me, identify the precise trigger, and implement effective real-world boundaries right away. After our first session, you will leave with a clear plan and a noticeably calmer dog.
Before working with me, many of my students relied solely on 'ethical' positive reinforcement training, which often led to issues when their dog’s reached adolescence. As the dogs grew, they valued freedom over treats and lacked respect due to an excess of love bombing and no rules or structure. Trust me, I see these situations frequently in my pack leader training. These students have tried many trainers before finding me and now seeing how ‘ethical’ force free + operant conditioning is a healthy balance and quickly starts to show progress, they are fully on board and loving their dog again.
Many say they thought there would be no change. The dog is broken! Many owners expressed frustration with statements like, "I don’t recognize this dog anymore," "I’m ready to give up; my dog won’t listen and even tried to bite me!" or “I don’t like this dog anymore!”. My biggest battle is to make them see that the change must happen in them, not the dog. And by doing these effective changes, the dog will just come around and start looking at them with that twinkle in their eye again.
This behavior in our dogs’ mirror challenges seen in today’s young adults, who may feel lost or disconnected from their parents, despite having been raised in loving homes. We often fail our youth by not holding them accountable. I recognized this trend back in the early 2000s, predicting trouble ahead. Sadly, we see the same consequences in our dogs. Bribing them with treats won't solve these problems; only real-world consequences will.
Without structure, rules, and boundaries in the home, respect diminishes. We often blame the parents for being overly affectionate or too strict. Instead of going too far in either direction, let’s adopt a balanced approach to be calm, assertive, and consistent in our boundaries! This shows strength and leadership. Both of which dogs are drawn to, to find comfort, direction and protection.
Puppy Classes
Our small in-person classes create a focused atmosphere for both students and puppies to develop fundamental skills, establish boundaries, and understand limitations. You'll acquire essential Pack Leader techniques and learn to interpret body language for improved communication. Emphasizing calm energy, we foster a positive, force-free environment without yelling or punishment, and also integrating Operant Conditioning, as we believe they go hand in hand to create a healthy balance and a strong relationship. By using games to bring you closer together as a team, you'll learn focus, calm and control in a fun game like training style unique to UK style training.
Private sessions (Teen & Adult)
So what's the solution for the adolescent? We directly addresses difficult teenage behavior using games and focus, to strengthen the team and gain calm and focus. We will work on Heel and 'place' to gain control at the door and greetings. Proofing behaviors under distraction, winning over the teenage rebellion with calm assertive pack leadership, games and community safety.
If you dog is over 2 and needs help with behavioural issues, let me assess the level of behaviour and recommend the program that works best for you.
Board & Train
'Boot Camp to Blue Ribbon'— full immersion transformation program.
Our board & train behaviour modification programs offer your dog intensive 2 to 4 week training boot camp programs with trainer Mimi Jacobson and her trusted side kick Sandy. Your puppy or young dog will stay in her home with Sandy her 8 year old Labrador and when ready, attend daycare with a solid pack of dogs, learning how to interact with calm and kind dogs and learn house rules and etiquette. (5-14 months old) These programs are not for aggressive dogs.
Virtual Therapy Consultation
You don't have to navigate it alone. At The PupHaus, our specialized Behaviour Modification Therapy helps dogs—and their owners—find relief from stressful behavior patterns. We focus on evidence-based techniques to reshape how your dog perceives their triggers, turning chaotic moments into calm, manageable interactions.
To make expert behavioral support accessible to everyone, we proudly offer virtual sessions. If distance, travel limits, or mobility make an in-person visit difficult, you can connect with us from the comfort of home via Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime. Your dog’s success is our priority.