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Kawartha Canine

Training with Esther McGee
It has been a great run. I have met a lot of lovely dogs and people, and I hope I have helped in some small way. It is time to cut back and enjoy time with my family and dogs. I will still offer private lessons in-home, so I am staying in the dog training world. I want to thank everyone for their support, especially my husband and family, for letting me play this game for so long. Without your support, this would not have been possible. This is not a “goodbye” but simply a “see you around.”    ~ Esther McGee
Kawartha Canine

Training with Esther

Esther McGee draws from decades of experience training dogs for various dog sports, including obedience and conformation. Her balanced training method is a powerful blend of positive reinforcement and her unique no-nonsense approach.

Esther is dedicated to her client’s success. She identifies the needs of both canines and humans, helping them excel, and meet their potential. Esther encourages owners to believe in themselves and their dogs. She pushes them to challenge their boundaries and, in doing so, build a stronger relationship.

Esther is available for private in-home training sessions.

What clients are saying

Ruby and I have had positive, professional and very educational experience with Esther at Kawartha Canine. After 9 years we continue obedience and fungility with Esther because it never gets old. We learn continually, have great social interaction with Esther and the other dogs and people in our class. Esther is so knowledgeable and fair and she truly cares about her students. 

~ Anne Wakelin

 

Just wanted to say how useful your sessions were. We love the classes and we now have a dog that is a pleasure to live with. Thank you so much.

~ Peggy Turner

Esther is the absolute best! I am so glad I started taking my Australian Shepherd here, going to class is the highlight of his week, socially, and the training is superb. I look forward to continuing my puppy’s training and am looking forward to the fungility classes that Esther offers.

~ Sarah Hill

We have been taking our 9 year old GSD to Kawartha Canine for Obedience and Fungility for 9 years. Why so long, for refresher sessions, exercise and socialization. Esther has always been available to answer questions and make recommendations. Thank you for your teaching, words of wisdom and caring. Esther you are the best!!

~ Jacqueline Attfield

Esther is so amazing with my blind dog #RoxyTheBorderCollie. My dog cannot see her, but would always sniff out this trainer for some cuddles. We learned a lot. Thanks

~ Nancy Hutchinson

Esther is a honest, forthright, caring person. Her experience in many years of showing and training dogs and people is clearly evident. Her no nonsense approach is a proven method for her, and will make you and your dog better citizens. It is money and time well spent with Esther and Kawartha Canine.

~ Alex Christianopoulos

Esther does a great job training from beginner to advanced as well as fungility etc. Esther uses her extensive knowledge to match dogs to classes with similar age and skill. She does her best to find classes that will fit with customer’s schedule, but that is not always possible. She works with everyone and their time availability as much as possible.

~ Rebecca Parker

The early days with Spencer were hard: we’d adopted a timid rescue and we were afraid of upsetting him with expectations that were too high – but you helped us build his confidence and bond as we learned, through fungility and obedience, to trust each other. Because of you, I spent the past thirteen years with the most loyal, devoted and loving friend I could ever hope to have.

~ Kim Peters

The best place for dog and people training!

~ Keith Yarnell

Our dog went through three classes and we found it very helpful the teacher also taught us how to work with a dog not only teach the dog how to behave the class is here have made pet ownership even more enjoyable highly recommend starting here with your puppy.

~ Ron Goose

Instructor is very knowledgeable and no nonsense. Provides good tips on behaviour correction.

~ Richard Ovcharovich

Questions or Comments

Contact Esther

ruffruff@cogeco.ca
(705) 878-3358