About Canine Speak Dog Training

About Canine Speak

Canine Speak Dog Training offers "Puppy & Dog Training in Northern Michigan and Virtually Worldwide",

on 231-218-8207 and caninespeakdogtraining@gmail.com. The tagline is "Crafting Communication Between

You and Your Dog".

Ashley

"I am Ashley, Certified Canine Behavior Practitioner, Family Dog Mediator and Dog Trainer… I have

been training dogs for over 8 years and always seeking further education for myself to help the people

and dogs in my community in Northern Michigan. I currently do most of my training around Grand Traverse

county area and offer virtual courses worldwide! My training methodology is rooted in canine behavior

science but practical for you to fit into your lifestyle. I strive to create a fun, compassionate,

judgement-free space for both ends of the leash!"

### Certifications, education and memberships

The site publishes them with dates:

– "Member of ICAN International Companion Animal Network – 2019"

– "Diploma in Canine Behavior with The International School of Canine Psychology and Behavior – 2021"

– "Certified Trick Dog Instructor with Do More With Your Dog – 2022"

– "Member of THRIVE Dog Biz – 2022"

– "Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator with The American Kennel Club (AKC) – 2023"

– "Level 1 AKC Approved FIT DOG Instructor – 2023"; "Level 2 – 2025"; "Level 3 – 2025"

– "Drink With Your Dog Class Instructor – 2024"

– "Aggressive Dog Master Course – 2024"

– "Member of the Humane Training Alliance – 2025"

– "Certified Canine Enrichment Technician with DogNostics – 2026"

– "Animal Actors Certified Evaluator – 2026"

Services

– **Private Training** and **Private Puppy Training**

– **Reactive Dog Training**

– **Virtual Training**

– **Virtual courses**: "Novice Tricks", "Advanced Tricks", "FIT Dog Level 1", "FIT Dog Level 2",

"FIT Dog Level 3" and "FIT Dog Walk"

– **Group classes**: a "Rally Class"

A free intake call is published: "Schedule a Free Call!"

Methodology

"I only use methods backed by scientific research on canine behavior and training. This is a fear-free

approach based in learning theory and supported by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

(AVSAB). I do not use physical force or intimidation to stop an unwanted behavior, but instead help you

teach alternate behaviors that lead to long-lasting desired habits… I will never ask you to do

something that makes your dog scared or uncomfortable. We can make powerful behavior changes without

the use of pain or fear."

On behavior cases specifically: "As a canine behavior practitioner, I take a holistic approach when it

comes to behavior issues like reactivity, aggression, and anxiety. I don't simply try training the dog

a behavior, but looking at the entirety of the dog and making a specialized modification plan that

works for your family."

The demo dogs

"Rue is a mixed breed dog who loves to play and is a great mediator for other dogs. She struggled in

the past with reactivity after being attacked by another dog, but has since learned confidence through

positive-based training! Rue earned her Canine Good Citizen title and her Advance Trick Dog Title."

"Renly is a Border Collie with all that typical Border Collie energy! He originally got me into trick

training… we have tried a variety of other sports together like agility, nosework, barn hunt, and

rally obedience!"

Service area

"Grand Traverse County City, Buckley, Interlochen, Alden, Rapid City, Kingsley, and virtually

worldwide!"

What clients say

Kassi: "Before starting with her I couldn't let my dog go anywhere without her being terrified. She was

super skittish about everything. Ashley helped us give Nova (my dog) her confidence." Brenna, of a

beagle: "I was at my wits end with him after putting him through standard training and a behaviorist,

until Ashley reached out to me. I went from feeling helpless and crying all the time, to having a dog I

could manage." Audrey Tucker, who identifies herself as "a retired trainer and canine behaviorist": "I

have very high standards for anyone I trust to work with my dog. Ashley not only meets those standards,

she consistently exceeds them."