Certified FORCE FREE Dog Training in Edmonton and Area
Positive Dog Trainers and Animal Assisted Therapy Providers Serving Edmonton and surrounding area.
Providing Gentle, Effective Dog Training for All Aspects of a Canine’s Life.
Private Online Force Free / Fear Free Ethos Dog Training
Diamond in the Ruff Inc. is led by highly sought-after dog trainer and behaviour specialist Colleen McCarvill. We provide industry-leading dog training services in Edmonton and surrounding areas. As one of the first force-free trainers in western Canada, Colleen and her team have helped thousands of dogs become well-behaved, happy pets.
Virtual Private Training Sessions
Virtual Puppy Comes Home
We use the science learning theory and force-free & fear-free current behavioural modification techniques when working with every dog and every issue. Our commitment – Training with our Hearts and Minds…Not our Hands.
Group Classes
Group Classes are a fantastic learning tool for dogs and owners alike. Classes have resumed at our brand new facility!
Private Dog Training
Private Puppy Training
Online Force Free / Fear Free Ethos Private Dog Training Packages
Train from the safety and security of your home during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Proudly serving Edmonton and around the GLOBE
Need Training During COVID-19 Pandemic?
COVID-19 may have put parts of the economy on hold but doesn’t stop your dog’s training needs. We are here for you with our virtual dog training!
Self-Instruction Not Working As Expected?
Does your dog have bad habits? Is he reactive? If you don’t have the time or knowledge to train your dog, our sessions are for you!
Just Welcome a New Puppy or Rescue to Your Family?
Nobody will argue that training a puppy is tough work! Colleen and her team have a very high success rate and can help you train an obedient dog.
Want To Develop A Closer Bond With Your Canine?
Dogs are incredible and loyal creatures. Our sessions will help you develop that desired bond with your dog.
Training with our Hearts & Minds, not our Hands
Internationally Certified Edmonton Dog Trainer with over 30 years of Experience
Meet Colleen McCarvill
Internationally certified professional dog trainer, behavior specialist and Animal Assisted Therapy provider, sought after by dog handlers and dog trainers across western Canada.
Colleen has been training animals for over 30 years and lives with 12 of her own, feathered, furred and hoofed family. Many of her own critters are Animal-Assisted Therapy trained. She is certified in Service Dog training, Therapy, Canine Good Citizen, Canine Good Neighbor & has worked with everything from pet store Beta Fish to zoo Elephants.
Colleen and her team are here to handle all of your dog training needs in Alberta & since introducing the new digital format option have made this training accessable internationally via extremely effective live online video conferencing classes.
Our methods produce reliable, permanent results.
FORCE FREE, FUN AND EFFECTIVE!
Certified FORCE FREE Dog Training in Edmonton and Area
We’re proud of our high success rate and the level of satisfaction our clients, and their pets, come away with every time – guaranteed.
Positive Reinforcement
Force Free Dog Training
We do not use prong/pinch collars, choke chains, physical or verbal punishment.