Fur LiFE SERVICES:

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Whether your dog is here for a vacation or training, they'll become part of our daily rhythm; one that prioritizes safety, structure, fulfillment, play, and clear communication.

We offer a fun and safe experience for your pupper boarding with us. We are not a kennel facility, so your dog lives within the house as one of the pack fam. With three resident dogs for companionship and learning when needed, there is never a shortage of fun and adventure for your pup while they come for their staycay. Of course, if your doggo isn’t the particularly sociable kind, we are set up at Fur Life for both private and shared spaces to accommodate various needs. Your pup will have plenty exercise/movement time during the day with hikes, outings, yard time, supervised socialization (if they are in to that) and more, while also having their own personal crate space where they can go for rest, meals and quiet time. Dog safety is a paramount priority at Fur Life, and fun is a close second. 

Email us for more information or to inquire about setting your dog up for a boarding vacation.

Daycare keeps dogs occupied. Day School teaches them the skills they need for life.

Our Day School program is a structured, safe, and fully supervised day boarding experience where learning is woven into every part of the day. Through play, pack interactions, training sessions, real-world outings, and intentional opportunities to slow down and relax, dogs are thoughtfully guided as they learn to make good choices, develop healthy social skills, and move fluidly between excitement and relaxation. Every dog is supported according to their individual needs, personality, and stage of learning.

Drop your dog off in the morning, and they'll spend the day learning, exploring, and growing alongside a pack of fellow K9 students before heading home happy, fulfilled, and ready to relax with their family.

We are currently accepting applications for our Day School program.

Email us for more information or to inquire about registration. 

You aren't buying an hour with a trainer. You're learning how to read and understand your dog.

Private lessons are designed for people who want to become more confident, capable handlers while building a stronger relationship with their dog. Every lesson is tailored to your individual goals, but the focus is always the same: helping you better understand your dog's communication, needs, motivations, and decision-making so you can respond with greater clarity, confidence, and skill.

You'll learn how to read your dog, recognize patterns and triggers, improve your timing and handling skills, and make thoughtful choices that build clarity and trust. Through hands-on coaching, practical demonstrations, and real-world training, you'll develop the confidence to communicate more effectively with your dog and understand not only whatthey're doing, but why they're doing it.

Whether you're raising a new puppy, building everyday manners, working through behavioural challenges, developing sport foundations, or pursuing advanced training goals, every lesson is designed to strengthen the relationship between you and your dog while giving you the skills to continue learning long after our lessons are over.

Email us for more information or to set up an assessment. 

Virtual Training: If you are not local, but you would like to work with me - you're in luck! We can work remotely on many things. We connect on camera and talk through your needs and challenges with your dog, and I provide you with tangible tools to apply and try with support and follow up. Education is necessary to be successful with our dog/human relationships, and this is easily translated in the online space. After a brief discussion and some tangibles provided, then you go away and try the tools we discussed. After a time we follow up for questions, evaluation and progression. 

Email us to book a session.

Great training isn't about making every decision for your dog. It's about helping them learn to make good decisions for themselves.

Hike n' Train Program: 

Learning doesn't happen in a vacuum, and neither does life. In addition, movement is one of the most powerful ways dogs learn and process the world around them. FurLife's guided outings provide dogs with carefully structured opportunities to build confidence, practice thoughtful decision-making, and develop healthy social skills with one another. Through play, exploration, structured social interactions, and clear communication, dogs' recall, engagement, and emotional regulation improves. With guidance, consistency, and appropriate feedback, dogs develop the autonomy and judgment to make good choices on their own.

Some dogs benefit most from learning through immersion. Others don't. That's why every Board & Train placement begins with a conversation.

Board & Train is available on a limited, case-by-case basis for dogs whose training goals are best supported by stepping away from their everyday environment for a period of focused, consistent learning.

For behaviour cases, Board & Train provides an opportunity for dogs to develop new habits, build confidence, and experience a different way of navigating the world before those skills are thoughtfully integrated back into everyday life with their family. Throughout the process, owners receive guidance and support so they can continue building the relationship, communication, and handling skills that create lasting success at home. Ongoing coaching and a thoughtful transition home help ensure both dog and owner are set up for long-term success.

For puppies, Board & Train offers an opportunity to build a strong foundation from the very beginning. Through play, structure, social experiences, and real-world training, puppies develop confidence, thoughtful decision-making, and the essential life skills that set them up for success as they grow.

Because every dog, every family, and every training plan is unique, no two Board & Train programs are exactly alike. If you're wondering whether Board & Train is the right option for your dog, I'd be happy to discuss your goals and help you determine the best path forward.