Happy Tails

  • We are so thankful to have found Billie! In the early days of welcoming a puppy to our home, Billie helped us with initial training while empowering us as new dog parents through education and support. When Millie (our tiny Goldendoodle) began to struggle with Separation Anxiety we asked Billie for guidance. We were terrified of the process and nervous of the many unknowns that accompany isolation anxiety training. Billie worked with us weekly to build both our confidence and our dogs'. She not only gave us actionable items each week, but she provided support via weekly meetings, email check-ins, and insight into anxiety medication so that we were informed and prepared to discuss this further with a veterinarian. When we first met Billie, we could not leave our puppy alone for more than 5 seconds. We are now able to leave Millie alone for at least 30 minutes and are continuing our Separation Anxiety training at home, now having the skills and support. We highly recommend Billie!

    - Lauren, Jameson & Millie

  • Billie helped with my rescue pup’s Separation Anxiety so much. He started out as a very scared and anxious guy, who had a threshold of distress behaviours of 5 seconds. He has come so far and Billie has been so supportive during the training process. She gave both my dog and myself the confidence we needed to succeed. I would absolutely recommend her to other clients, as she has changed our lives for the better.

    - Jessica & Chase

  • I have known Billie since my dog was 6 months old (he is 1.5 now!) and she is truly amazing. For a little bit of background my dog is very sensitive and anxious almost in all shapes and forms. First time I met Billie was on a private lesson for handling issues with my dog. I can't explain in words how much that session helped up. She was very patient with me and the numerous questions I had. Sometimes having a sensitive dog is really stressful on the owner as well and she was great with validating my feelings along with my dog’s! Then we did foundation classes with her which she is the best at. My dog learned everything very well with her tailored lessons (and as a bonus he learned to settle in patios!).I still had 10000s of questions every session and she answered all of them. Billie doesn’t just tell you what to do, she takes the time to explain why the dog does it and options to handle the situation which is great for anyone who is passionate about learning more about how their pup thinks and feels! After foundations, we worked with her on separation anxiety training ( is it clear that we love working with her?). First assessment we had, my pup really lost his mind. He started running around, whining, panting and ended up barking till we came back. After working with her for just a month my dog is ok with us leaving! He settles very easily on the coach and waits patiently for us to come back for several hours. This would have never been possible if Billie wasn't such a great instructor. She helped us become a better team. I highly recommend her to anyone struggling with their dog. She is truly fantastic.

    - Mehrgan and Cookie


  • Billie is the best! From day one, it's obvious she cares about your dog's well-being. She brings experience, professionalism, skill, flexibility, and a sense of humor, which helps cut any anxieties you might be feeling about your dog's behavioural quirks. Some people become overwhelmed, Billie adapts. As a veterinary professional, I have watched Billie work first-hand and can recommend her to any conscientious pet parent. Lots of love from puppy pupil Mabel!

    - Caitlin & Mabel

  • Billie has been an incredible trainer for my dog, Brady, ever since he was a puppy. From building his confidence to helping with his reactivity, Billie’s knowledge, patience, and attentiveness have been invaluable. Recently, we’ve been working on Brady’s separation anxiety, and once again, she demonstrates her thoughtful and informative approach. Billie truly listens and tailors her training to meet our needs. I’ve loved every session and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled and caring trainer.

    - Josephine, Mark and Brady

  • I first met Billie at another dog training school, where I took my whippet for puppy classes. She ran the weekly online consultation clinics which I signed up for as often as possible to get some advice on training challenges faced as a first-time puppy owner. I appreciated her calm and thoughtful demeanour as she considered my questions, and I valued the tangible and actionable advice she provided that was based on positive reinforcement techniques. I credit her in part for helping my dog become the very good boy he is today. Now that he's an adult, I continue to consult with Billie whenever I have any training-related questions, and I trust her dog training advice wholeheartedly. Thanks Billie!

    - Yoan & Chauncey

  • I highly recommend Billie to anyone looking for an experienced and compassionate dog trainer. She is incredibly knowledgeable in various areas of dog training, from working with service dogs to addressing separation anxiety. Not only do I know her professionally, but I also hear consistent praise from her clients, who share their positive experiences and success stories while working with her. You can go to her with any issues, and she will listen to your concerns without judgment, creating a personalized training plan tailored to you and your dog’s needs. I could not recommend her more!

    - Anita, Owner, Pack of Paws Riverdale

  • Billie was a wealth of knowledge and a very comforting person to be around when we needed support for leash reactivity for one of our rescue foster dogs. She came to our home in Toronto and provided us with strategies and validated all of our difficulties and concerns. She was a really lovely and warm person to learn from. She has also offered phone consultations and emailed regularly to check in regarding the dogs. I am very grateful to Billie for all of her support and any pet-parent is lucky to have her guidance!

    - Mahshad, Save Me Dog Rescue

  • Billie is smart, skilled, kind, funny, so patient, and an asset to pets and owners alike. Billie helped us from the onset - from puppy socialization, basic training, foundation skills, tricks class and more. She later helped us with separation anxiety (never mind our own anxiety as a result of it!). With her support, we progressed from leaving our puppy alone for mere seconds up several hours at a time. We were amazed by the results and the very positive changes. We would highly recommend training with Billie!! We wouldn’t have had our successes without her and we are so grateful for her guidance, expertise, and support!!

    - Elaine, Robb & Shmoo