
Humane, science-based training since 2008
At The Centre for Canine Education Inc. we use humane, science-based training methods to work with dogs. Our focus is primarily on positive reinforcement: offering dogs something that they like (food, play, human attention, environmental rewards, anything that your dog finds fun) in exchange for behaviours that we would like to see repeated.
We also occasionally use negative punishment (reward removal) in order to discourage behaviour, however, we must always set the environment up to allow the learner to succeed, and teach the dog what we want them to do instead.
Our approach must always start with the least invasive, minimally aversive. When addressing behavioural concerns, we start with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a way of working through each layer of challenges to resolution.
We do not use or condone the use of punishment through the use of aversive techniques (leash corrections, physical punishment, jabbing, kicking, yelling, intimidating) nor the use of aversive tools (prong/pinch collars, choke chains, slip leads, spray collars, shock collars as the fallout from using such techniques is far too great. While we recognise that such consequences can be very effective in the moment, we also understand the effects that suppression can have on a learner and are not interested in taking that risk.
Our aim is to change behaviour in the most stress-free way possible for the learner and to help create and nurture the bond between people and their dogs.
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Meet your team:
These are the names you will see frequently in our programs and Community:

Caryn Liles
Owner, Trainer & Behaviour Coach
Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, Fear Free Certified Professional, Family Paws Parent Educator
Mama to Salinger, dog-nerd, obsessed with her family, cooking, crocheting, NFLD, and coding.

Veronica Blanco
Executive Assistant & Marketing
Mama to Ruff, artist extraordinaire, reluctantly learning to cook, loves mixology.

Sue Wilson
Certified Trainer, Temporary Community Manager (Jul/Aug/Sep)
Certificate in Training and Counselling, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Fear Free Certified Professional
Mama to Henry, Logan, Gina, Mouse, Lydia, Marky and Dee Dee. Anthropologist, obsessed with live music, loves summertime and Pugs.
During July, August, and September 2021, please note the following temporary changes:
- Members will be supported by the fabulous Sue Wilson in our Community
- Q&As and Live Training classes may be pre-recorded vs. live
You're still in the best hands because we have the best team!
Associates
The following are spectacular members of our team during our brick and mortar days.
We frequently call on these knowledgeable people for support and collaboration.

Dr. Mirkka Koivusalo
Certified Trainer
Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, PhD
Mama to Forbes and Flirt, Co-Founder of TCCE Inc., Co-Creator of Cranky Canine™, lover of travel, the art of dressage, sad sandwiches, and expert-level Sisu. Retired from Dog Training, living in Finland, and always a Canadian at heart.

Debra Reid
Certified Trainer
Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, Registered Veterinary Technician, Registered Laboratory Animal Technician, Family Paws Parent Educator
Mama to Cojack, Capone, and Mojave, Registered Vet Tech, nature-lover, expert hiker & camper, super efficient.

Tara Taglioni
Trainer
Student in the Academy for Dog Trainers, Fear Free Certified Professional
Mama to Xena and Mercy, vegan and animal advocate, loves finding new ways to save the planet and do her part.

Stephanie MacKenzie
Family Paws Parent Educator
Mama to Duke, winner of The Life Award, can fix anything, loves fresh snow and skiing.
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