Build Control, Trust, and
Real Off-Leash Freedom
You don’t need a better dog.
You need a better system.
At Peak K9, we don’t rely on quick fixes or treat-only methods that fail outside controlled environments.
We focus on building clear communication, structure, and trust between you and your dog – so they listen anywhere, not just in training sessions.
Best for: owners who want to be hands-on
Work directly with a trainer and learn how to handle your dog step-by-step.
✔ Personalized coaching
✔ Flexible scheduling
✔ Great for obedience and structure
Best for: serious issues
We address aggression, anxiety, and complex behavioral challenges.
✔ Structured approach
✔ Safe and controlled process
✔ Proven methods
Best for: owners who want to be hands-on
Best for: early development
✔ Socialization
✔ Foundation obedience
✔ Confidence building
Best for: early development
Start your dog the right way with proper structure, socialization, and obedience from day one.
✔ Build confidence and good habits early
✔ Foundation obedience that lasts
✔ Prevent future behavior issues
Best for: owners who want flexibility
Train your dog from home with step-by-step guidance and real-time coaching from a professional trainer.
✔ Train in your dog’s natural environment
✔ One-on-one online sessions
✔ Clear structure and ongoing support
Best for: owners who want hands-on guidance
Work directly with a trainer and learn how to handle your dog in real-life situations.
✔ Personalized training plan
✔ Flexible scheduling
✔ Real-world obedience and control
Real Results Backed
by Experience
Emma brings over five years of professional animal care experience and a lifelong passion for canine behaviour to the Peak K9 team. Accredited in obedience training and certified in Pet First Aid, Emma specializes in puppy development, structural foundations, and behavior modification for anxiety and reactivity. Known for her strong communication and hands-on approach, she excels at breaking down complex behaviors into clear, manageable training plans for pet parents.
Driven by a dedication to continuous growth, Emma actively pursues advanced behavior courses to ensure Calgary clients receive top-tier, reliable training solutions for their dogs.
My journey into dog training began with my own Australian Shepherd. Like many dog owners, I found myself struggling with behaviors I didn’t fully understand and searching for the right way to help my dog succeed. What started as a personal passion project quickly grew into a career as I discovered a deep fascination with canine behavior and a genuine desire to help dogs and their owners build better relationships.
Over the past six years, I’ve gained hands-on experience in multiple areas of the dog industry. I began working in boarding kennels, where I learned the foundations of canine care, handling, and safety. From there, I moved into large-scale dog walking, working with groups of dogs of varying breeds, ages, and temperaments while developing strong leash handling and pack management skills. I later apprenticed under experienced trainers, including Michael Nezbeth of Grassroots K9, where I expanded my knowledge of pet dog training, behavior modification, puppy development, and working dogs.
Today, my focus is helping everyday pet owners create happier, more manageable lives with their dogs. I specialize in behavior modification for challenges such as reactivity, anxiety, resource guarding, and aggression, as well as obedience training, leash manners, off-leash reliability, and puppy training.
I believe every dog and owner team is unique. My goal is to provide practical, effective training that builds clear communication, strengthens relationships, and creates lasting results that fit seamlessly into everyday life.
Not sure where to start with your dog’s training?
Here are answers to common questions about behavior, obedience, and getting real, lasting results.
Simply put, emotion & relationship-based training is a balanced dog training approach focused on each individual dogs’ needs and character.
Changing the emotion of the dog using food, play and other high reward activities ensures both the dog and the handler are enjoying their sessions.
Our trainers develop a bond with each individual dog, which in turn helps your pet recieve new information, providing the best results
In our training programs, we understand that every dog operates differently. For this reason it is essential that we have a variety of different tools. Through years of experience, we are able to asses each dog and determine the most suitable tool to ensure the dog and clients success. This may include, but is not limited to, slip leads, prong collar, E-collar, food/toys, play, we do our best to find what motivates each individual dog to ensure their success.
We guarantee that we will achieve the results listed in each relative program. However, due to the many variables involved in dog behaviour, we cannot guarantee that these results will be upheld post completion of our programs.
The success of the dog post completing our program relies on the owner staying consistent with their dog’s training, and upholding the same standards that the trainer put in place during their program. We are committed to our client and their dogs long-term success, which is why we offer free private sessions upon completion of our programs, as well as post- program support to troubleshoot any problems our clients may experience throughout their dog’s life.
E-collars, like many other tools, have evolved greatly since their invention. Modern e-collars are the clearest, gentlest, and most effective tool to aid in training your dog. They are the only tool currently that allows for clear communication between you and your dog wirelessly. Most people commonly think of off-leash recall when they see e-collars, but that is just one of the many uses for them. Electronic collars aid in taking your training to the next level with full reliability on and off leash! They also allow owners to discourage unwanted behaviours more consistently, clearly, and with the least amount of conflict between you and your dog
We exclusively use E-collar Technologies products. Their collars have intuitive controls and deliver consistent stimulation levels ensuring clear communication.
This tool, like any other dog training tool, or any tool for that matter can be abused. This is no different than any other tool as they all have the potential to be misused. However, when used by professional trainers who have an intimate understafding of learning theory, dog phycology, and practical use of pressure, they are the best tool available to us. We often use this analogy with clients; you can build a house with a hammer and nails, or with modern machinery, which would you choose? There are many different way to reach your goals, however we prefer to use the most humane, clear, and effective tools in our programs.
You are always welcome to visit your dog. Although we usually advise against it. Once your dog is placed with us, he/she will be under a regimented schedule. Visiting your dog may interupt this pattern therefor regressing their training until it is complete. During your dogs program, you will have the ability to track their progress via social media and, if requested, we can provide personalized updates through email/phone call.
Visit Peak K9 in Westgate, Calgary
– where real training happens.
Phone:
519-551-7272
E-mail:
peakk9dogtraining@gmail.com
Office:
82 Winston Dr SW Calgary, AB T3C 2P9
Open Hours:
Monday – Sunday: Open 24 hours
