Trust ~ Bond ~ Thrive
Dog Behaviour Modification
Certified Canine Behaviour Consultant
Barkey, lungey dog ?
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Timid dog?
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Troubles with conflict in your home?
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Let’s Talk!
If I can’t help with your specifc goals, I’ll be able to refer you to a trusted trainer.
Book a FREE Discovery Call
To find out if we are a good fit!
**Scheduling new clients for October 2026**
Behaviour Training
Ethical & kind behaviour modification.
I take a comprehensive approach to behaviour training. It is important to consider your dogs genetics, their individual personality and your goals when developing a training plan.
**Please note**
Due to high demand for reactivity and aggression training, I am no longer accepting new basic obedience clients.
Need a recommendation for another trainer in town? Please reach out! I am happy to point you towards some awesome and trusted trainers.
Accepting new clients for:
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- reactivity
- aggression
- adolescent behaviour challenges (ask me if you are not sure what this includes!)
- resource guarding
- timid/fearful dogs lacking confidence
- puppy board and trains
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Day Training
Let me do the work.
Don’t have time to train or lack the confidence to take your reactive dog into public spaces?
Day training is where I take your dog out for their training session and work on pre-discussed skills and behaviour challenges. Day training is an hour in length and comes with a follow up email/video of what we did.
Board and Train
Ethical and compassionate training.
Need help kick starting your dog’s training? Or maybe you just need a break.
I am fully transparent on the training that occurs in my home. Your dog will not spend hours in a crate and I won’t use aversive tools. I provide plenty of videos of what goes on with your pup in my home so you can feel assured your dog is being treated fairly.
Your dog will enjoy hikes, snuggle time if they like it, play time my dogs if they enjoy that and plenty of training to work towards your goals.
I am proud to offer one of the few fear free board and train programs in the Victoria area.
Training should be fun for you and your dog!
Individualized Behaviour Modification Plans
Discover consent based engagement, clear communication and rewards tailored to your dog to increase the fun in your training while improving results.
Reward Based Learning
Studies show that positive learning leads to improved confidence and problem solving skills in your dog. Not to mention a relationship built on trust!
Want long term success in behaviour modification? Trust the science and train fear free.
Fear Free Learning
For both you AND your dog. I provide a safe space for you both to learn and develop trust in one another.
This is a judgement free zone. We all do the best we can with the knowledge that we have. I used to use aversive methods until I learned there was a better way. I respect people looking for a kinder solution and am happy to help you with your transition to fear free training.
The fallout from pain and punishment based learning can be severe. Fear free sometimes takes longer, but it is worth the long term results and improved welfare of your beloved dog.
Place your trust in experience AND education.
Dogs and their emotions are complicated. Learning theory is complicated.
A successful and ethical behaviour consultant is one with both experience AND continued education. You wouldn’t want an uneducated dentist working on your teeth, would you?
Dog training is an unregulated industry. This makes it challenging to find a trainer that is qualified. Ask questions. Lots of questions. Question the use of pain to train your dog. Science and many qualified trainers have proven it is possible to find solutions for behaviour challenges without the use of aversive tools and fear.
My promise is to continue learning every year from qualified trainers that value fear free training methods. My goal is to build a strong parternship between you and your dog based on trust, using the most up to date methods. This partnership forms the foundation on which all skills are built to reach your goals.
What People are Saying
Erin has been an absolute life saver since getting our puppy. He’s now 1.5 years old and having Erin’s insight into his behavior changes and adolescent needs has been truly game changing.
The classes she runs have been great for his confidence and her 1 on 1 sessions are without a doubt, worth the investment!
I could not recommend Erin enough!
I am so grateful I met Erin at WagTails Dog Training! I have been struggling with my adult dogs reactiveness for years. Our walks were stressful and not pleasant. After meeting Erin, our walks are enjoyable and my dog is less anxious and far less reactive when we are out. The knowledge Erin has is incredible, especially around reactive dogs. Erin is so understanding, nonjudgmental and provides a safe energetic learning environment. I highly recommend Erin!
We are working with Erin and our reactive Mini Aussie Shepherd Gracie. Erin is teaching us the specific skills needed to manage our dog in various situations using non fear based positive reinforcement training.
Erin provides great session notes, is very responsive on any concerns we have and is great in giving us feedback.
We really feel we have made great progress since working one on one with Erin and our pup has more confidence in the environment and loves her training sessions and the treats.
We would highly recommend Erin Lucier and Wagtails Dog Training .
Not Sure Where to Start?
A discovery phone call is the best way for us to get to know each other. At the end of our chat I will recommend a best path forward for you and your pup. Have questions? You will have plenty of time to ask them!
