The perfect multi dog household doesn't exist.

But a THRIVING one? Now, THAT can be yours.

Multi dog mayhem doesn’t have to be your status quo, Wise Mind Canine is here to help.

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Specialized Help For Multi Dog Households:

Introducing Dogs

No idea what you’re doing? Dogs not integrating well? Feeling unsure of yourself? Went on a parallel walk and find yourself asking “Now what?”. Thinking about becoming a multi dog household? You’re not alone. Let me help you integrate dogs with confidence.

Multi Dog Mayhem

Somewhere, somehow, something went awry with your dogs. Your home is chaos. It feels like the dog park came home with you. You even find yourself wondering why you ever thought a 2nd, 3rd or 6th dog was a good idea. Don’t worry. You want a little less chaos and a lot more harmony. I’ve got a class for that!

Intrahousehold Dog Aggression

Your dogs fight and/or have complex behaviors. You’re walking on egg shells waiting for the next conflict. They have injured each other or are certainly seem headed that way. The Dog Fight Rehab Private Training Program can take you from nightmare to harmony.

Support for Organizations and Trainers:

Special rates for breeders, shelters, and rescues who want to improve placement success in multi dog homes or divert surrenders. Case support consulations for professional trainers taking on multi dog cases.

Learn All Things Multi Dog On The Blog:

Should I Add Another Dog?

Should I Add Another Dog? Should I add another dog? It’s a question I ask myself every time I’m thinking about bringing a new dog into the house. If you’re here right now, I imagine you’re asking it too. However if you’re like a lot of my clients you might not know...

Bonding Activities For Dogs

Bonding Activities For Dogs Can Help Improve Relationships in Your Multi Dog Household This week I've had a few questions about bonding activities for dogs so I thought I'd write a blog post to cover the topic for more people. Can you think of a time when you felt a...

Dog Relationships Change and How We Respond Matters

Here at Wise Mind Canine I talk a LOT about proper introductions and thoughtful relationship building in multi dog households. However, no matter how well we accomplish this task, dog relationships aren't static. They shift and change with time. Responding to those...

10 BIG Dog Introduction Mistakes

Most of you are about to make some big mistakes when introducing dogs. The kinds of mistakes that result in dogs who just don’t like each other or even aggression. It’s not your fault!  This is a neglected topic in the world of dog training. A quick Google search...

Welcome Home: How to Help Your Dogs Greet You Calmly

You're arriving home from a long day at work and all you want to do is kick off your shoes and relax. But there's a hurdle. Your dogs are awaiting your arrival and while it might have been cute at first, the greetings have now gotten out of hand. They are barking,...

Multi Dog Household, Short on Time? Meet Needs FAST!

Multi Dog Household gone a little awry as you deal with the pressures of everyday life? Maybe those long walks and trips to the dog park just aren't fitting into the schedule? Your inattention might be fine for a few days. But eventually that pile of unmet needs comes...

Preparing Your Home: Sample Lecture MDH101: Dog-Dog Introductions and Relationship Building

This is a sample lecture from Wise Mind Canine's online course MDH101: Dog-Dog Introductions and  Relationship Building. It's a supply list with detailed explanations meant for preparing your home for success when adding another dog to your life. If you're interested...

The Dog and Puppy Introduction Survival Guide

Are you a new to having a household with multiple dogs? Here's a crash course in both dog-dog introductions and building positive relationships between your canine family members. If you like this blog and want an A to Z step by step guide to your entire introduction...

Hear From My Past Clients:

Katie is one of the best teachers I’ve ever known, and I’ve worked in international education for the past 15 years.

I evaluate K-12 teachers, and I look for teachers who teach kids, not content. Katie is one of the rarest kinds of teachers. She teaches dogs, not commands. Katie is so invested in my dogs. She understands them deeply, what they need to learn to succeed, how to build healthy relationships between them, and how they best learn. I have 4 rescue dogs who all have past trauma, so not an easy situation, but Katie finds creative solutions to the most unique challenges. I was blown away by her comprehensive knowledge of dog training and learning theory. Her instruction is meticulous, focused and holistic. I have learned so much! Katie’s love and understanding of dogs shines through everything she does. A consummate professional, she is responsive and real with me. She’s changed our family forever, for the better. Thank you, “Auntie Katie!”

Sheree L.

Placerville, Colorado

Katie is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful — and is an excellent teacher!

She also never makes you feel guilty or at fault for issues that you are working through with your pups. I wish that everyone considering adopting a second dog would first take Katie’s online course, to properly prepare for becoming a successful multi-dog household! We came to Katie because our two dogs (who had lived together for 8 months, and been acquainted nearly a year) were having issues, and Katie’s training has taught us so much, and helped everyone feel safe and secure. One of our pups is reactive and highly anxious, and Katie has been phenomenal on helping us working with his behaviours. I would recommend Katie to anyone, regardless of where you live — we live in Canada and have weekly virtual training sessions!

Haven J-P

What Other Cases Do You Take?

Katie and her dog Zeke in a forest preserve. They are facing each other with heads tucked together.

Custom Canine Private Training Programs and Lesson Packages

You don’t have to have multiple dogs to work with me. I am available for things like: 

  • Cooperative Veterinary Care
  • Resource Guarding
  • Aggression
  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy, Adolescent, and Senior Dog Needs
  • Something Else? Just contact me first.
Various mobility acccommodations for dog walking. A white cooling vest, hiking pole, and leash belay setup.

Disabled Clients

 I am disabled and have physical and mental health disabilities.

Please reach out if you are facing challenges getting disability friendly dog training without a heavy helping of ableism on the side.  

Partial Scholarships are available to clients in need.

Disability accommodation available, just let me know what you need.

Local In Person Services:

Serving the western suburbs of Chicago: Westchester, Broadview, Hillside, Berkeley, La Grange Park, La Grange , Oak Brook, Hinsdale

  • Private Training Programs
  • Lesson Packages
  • Day Training

Please contact me at katie@wisemindcanine.com for current availability and pricing.

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