The Immersion Program

A different approach to behaviour change

Your dog doesn’t need to leave home to feel safe and thrive

A structured, games-based immersion program designed to shift your dog’s emotional responses — built around real life, not a facility.

Serving families in the Comox Valley & surrounding areas

Why traditional training often falls short

Sending your dog away doesn’t teach you how to help them

Board and train programs promise transformation — but they remove your dog from the very environment they struggle in.

They may come home with new skills, but without the understanding, communication, and practice on your end… things often fall apart.

This program is different.

Your dog stays in their home, with their people, learning in the environments that actually matter — while you learn right alongside them.

Because lasting change doesn’t come from control.
It comes from understanding.

“This isn’t about obedience. It’s about helping your dog feel safe enough to think, learn, and make better choices.”

What we focus on

Emotional Regulation
Your dog learns how to come down from stress and think before reacting.

Confidence Through Games
Games-based training builds resilience, optimism, and problem-solving skills.

Clear Communication
You’ll learn how to read your dog and respond in a way they understand.

Real-Life Application
Everything we do is designed for your everyday life — not a training bubble.

Choose your level of support

Support that meets you where you are

Every option includes the full immersion foundation. The difference is how much ongoing support you want.

The Immersion

A powerful reset for dogs who need a new starting point

$2,200 one-time

  • 9 private coaching sessions over 3 weeks

  • Final in-person session to bring it all together

  • Personalized workbook tailored to your dog

  • Full access to your online learning program

  • Enrichment, decompression & lifestyle guidance

  • Games-based training protocols you can reuse forever

The Immersion + Maintenance (Most Popular)

For pet parents who want lasting, supported change

$3,300 one-time

  • Everything in The Immersion

  • 6 months of follow-up sessions (1/month)

  • Ongoing adjustments as your dog progresses

  • Priority booking & continued support

  • Helps prevent regression and builds long-term success

The Immersion Intensive

For dogs needing deeper support and more guidance

$4,200 one-time

  • Extended 4 week immersion program

  • 12 private coaching sessions

  • Final in-person integration session

  • Custom workbook + online program

  • 6 months of follow-up support

  • Ideal for reactivity, fear, or complex behaviour

What this looks like

Simple, supportive, and designed for real life

01 Discovery Call
We talk through your dog’s behaviour, history, and goals so we can build the right plan for you.

02 Immersion Training Begins
Structured sessions each week focused on emotional regulation, games, and real-life skills with you learning alongside your dog.

03 Integration Session
We bring everything together in person so you feel confident continuing forward.

04 Ongoing Support (if included)
We continue refining, supporting, and adapting as your dog grows and life changes.

Is this right for you?

This program tends to work best for dog parents who:

  • Are ready to be involved in the process (not just hand things off)

  • Want to understand their dog, not just “fix” behaviours

  • Are open to a different approach than traditional obedience training

  • Can commit to consistency during the program

  • Value long-term change over quick fixes

It may not be the right fit if you’re:

  • Looking for a quick or immediate solution

  • Hoping training happens without your involvement

  • Wanting strict obedience-focused methods

  • Not able to commit time during the program

Your dog isn’t giving you a hard time.

They’re having a hard time.

If you’re ready to understand your dog on a deeper level and help them feel safer, calmer, and more capable in the world, this is where that starts.