Fur Love: TesTIMONIALS

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Hi, my name is Tilly and I’m a 16 month old mini Aussie Doodle. I weight about 17 pounds  and I stand about 14 inches tall. My pet parent Debbie went on holiday and needed to find a caregiver for me. I believe Debbie made an excellent choice.

I went to Furlife dog training and boarding, run by Lindsay Knazan and her three dogs… two Boxers and a Border collie. 

Being a little smaller than the other dogs there,  Debbie and I were a little concerned.  Lindsay and her three dogs made me feel very welcome, they shared their toys, played tug with me, let me cuddle up to them and were my best buddies on all the adventures we went on.  

I was allowed to jump on the furniture, go upstairs, downstairs, in the backyard, it was just like being in my own home. Everyday Lindsay had me practise my commands so when Debbie got back she could see how well I was learning to listen.

Lindsay was so nice and so were her family pets. Debbie and I are really lucky to have found the Furlife doggy program.   

I’m so happy that I got to spend time there and Debbie has kept me enrolled in the Day School program ever since.   I'm so excited to see Lindsay and the other dogs each week that I can hardly wait to get out of the car. 

Debbie say we need to let people know that Lindsay of Furlife is an excellent choice for a doggie holiday or just a day of letting us dogs be dogs...Or for a little reminder of doggie manners too. We highly Recommend!!!

~ Tilly & Debbie Greentree

I want to thank you Lindsay. Your calm, easy, caring manner has already helped my Yogi and I walk together with more respect.

In our two lessons together, you've brought awareness to my actions that has better facilitated my connection with my mini schnauzer.  This has been a game changer with Yogi's reactivity.  I swing my arms naturally and he does, more willingly, walk alongside me.  It feels so natural now!

Even running into neighbors and their dogs doesn't provoke as much anxiety, as he sits calmly while we visit.  Intially, a little reactivity but after a little light tug, he looks at me and settles.  Feels good to connect with Yogi without the promise of food. 

~Jessy McMullan & Yogi

Thank you again for all your generous time and expertise during the lessons. We love working with you and you always help us gain so much more confidence in our handling. 

The pups have been doing great together! I attached some pics of an off leash hike they did at Durrance, both of them had a blast. 

Also, your couple tips on getting Kadian to focus and giving him more leash to make his own decision when passing dogs has already started to make a difference and I am so proud of him. 

We were able to get a couple training sessions in at the vet before his appointment too with all of your suggestions. The vet appointment went great and he was able to get his shots done! We are really really happy with how his handling is going - he seems like a totally different dog compared to a few months ago. Thank you so much for all your help ❤️

~Mateya & Adrian + Kadian

I started group lessons with my Sharpei puppy Harvey under Lindsay's guidance, and she’s been amazing, supporting me every step of the way. She is very transparent, providing clarity to help me understand my dogs needs, and how to build my relationship and bond with Harvey in the best way possible. She is relatable, positive and kind and yet has a way of telling me what I need to hear with a firmness and confidence that pushes me to progress. 

Lindsay has this gift of being able to see both parties, myself and Harvey, and reflect both perspectives to enhance the bond between us. She has great feel with both dogs AND people. She tells me what’s going on for Harvey in a way that I get it, and then the next time the behaviour emerges I can see it directly. It has taught me how to speak his language which has been monumental.

Lindsay has a vast sense of awareness and ability to maintain presence and control when working with multiple dogs and people. Her leadership is gentle and powerful, calm and responsive. She tailors her approach to the person (and more importantly, the dog) in front of her.

She fosters relationships by teaching buildable tools that are co-created with the dog and owner she is working with. 

She’s in control in a way that isn’t intimidating, and I feel safe to let her lead and teach me and my dog. I highly recommend her as a trainer for someone who is looking to learn how to deepen both your relationship with your dog and also with yourself! It has been such a rewarding experience.

~ Meagan Cooper & Harvey

Lindsay worked with our boxer and the results have been one word: AMAZING. Her training isn’t just of the dog but also of the owners. She helped my family and I better understand our relationship with our dog Bella, and this has enabled us to grow as dog owners and find so much more joy in our time with our pet. Lindsay took the time to explain the why and not just the how, and this has given us more empowerment to continue to grow with our dog. 

After a week of Lindsay working with Bella, she had created a new foundation of behaviour for her. Bella is 5 years old and Lindsay's training process truly created a new baseline, one which she educated our family on so that  we can maintain and grow that new behavioral baseline ourselves. 

Lindsay’s training is committed to creating a safe, consistent and fun environment where there are no “dumb” questions only thoughtful conversation and education in a space of positivity.

Lindsay is committed to you and your pet living your best life together, and I highly  recommend you get her involved with your family and pet’s development.

~Jeff Baker

I brought my 6 month old black lab pup to Lindsay for a 4 day boarding adventure. I could unfortunately not bring him with me on my trip. I was absolutely over the top pleased with the care my dog Mogli received while I was away. I usually would worry if my dog was with someone else as I love and spoil my dogs dearly. With Lindsay, I truly could put my mind at ease knowing my boy was going to be in great hands! 

The combination of Lindsay’s caring nature, intelligence in the dog boarding/training world, and the help of her two beautiful puppies, I received photo and video updates, AND my dog came back better behaved than I left him. He knew a new command and was far FAR more obedient in his other commands. She also provided new training tools and trained Mogli on them before I returned so I could have a smooth transition. It was shocking to say the least, how well my dog was cared for and returned. 

I 1000% recommend Lindsay’s boarding services with complete confidence. I look forward to the next time Mogli gets to spend time with her and her doggy family. Thank you Lindsay - you have a gift! 

~ Markus Blettinger

We were so fortunate to have Lindsay's support with our dog, Dante. After working from home for nearly 2 years during COVID Dante experienced severe separation anxiety when we went back to the office. Lindsay worked remotely with us (we live in Calgary) to help us understand Dante's behaviour and the impact of our interactions on the situation. She gave us simple, tangible tools to help ease our family through this difficult transition. Her explanations and instructions were clear and she answered any questions we had with clarity and knowledge. Our overall experience was amazing and we are so happy to say that Dante has overcome his separation anxiety and is doing fantastic! Thank you Lindsay for your support, our family is so grateful for your knowledge and compassion as we navigated this challenge!

~ Jamie Mathiasen & Brent Topiko

Before we met Lindsay we had an unruly 9 month old Boxer, Poppy, who we thought we needed to rehome. Poppy nipped hard at the kid's feet when they got home from school and hard at everyone's feet in the backyard. On walks, she pulled like a horse and had tantrums (jumping, nipping, and barking) when my wife walked her. We talked to our breeder to rehome Poppy but thankfully they referred us to Lindsay. We previously thought about getting a trainer but worried they wouldn't be of much help/waste of money, plus we wanted someone who really knew Boxers. We are so happy we met Lindsay, she is exactly the trainer we wanted to find. She's very knowledgeable, kind, patient, understanding, honest and passionate about dogs. Also, since she has Boxers, she knows them. Perfect! 

We had 5 personal training sessions with Lindsay where she showed us how to train Poppy, and explained what we were doing vs what we should be doing and why. We practiced the training with Lindsay and she was able to kindly correct our mistakes, and motivate us to do awesome. With Lindsay we learned how to walk Poppy with better manners, make play time more fun and less aggressive, and when we should put Poppy in her crate for naps and quiet time. With each session we had a lot of questions and what ifs to ask and Lindsay answered all of them with thought and patience. Now, Poppy is no longer unruly, walking is enjoyable, and playtime is fun for all of us! Thank you Lindsay for all you've done for us! - Sean, Meg, and kids, including Poppy

Our dog Nyx has been going to Lindsay's day school for a year now, and the changes from when she started to now, have been absolutely incredible. When she first met Lindsay, she was scared, and hidden in her shell from having a few attacks from off leash dogs and it turned into her being afraid of most daily life interactions. Within the first month, Nyx became more happy and, before the summer break, she was totally confident in herself and managing controlled interactions. We also had Nyx trained with an e-collar and it has made her offleash outings so much more fun! Nyx has become the happy, goofy, loving dog we knew she could be and can handle most, if not all, situations with a clear head and calm demeanor thanks to Lindsay. She's even been able to be calm in the house with a new baby and weekly visitors! We couldn't be more thankful for Lindsay's help in getting Nyx out of her scared shell and enjoying life (and all creeks and ponds) to the fullest! 


Jacquie, Keith + Nyx

I’m so happy Tuna got along with your dogs. We will definitely reach out next time we need doggy care. You’re so great! Yes tuna loves cheese!! And farms. I’m so glad he got to have such a fun weekend with you all. Thank you so much for your tender and hospitable care Lindsay!

~Roxy Feraru