(705) 464-1577 ruffruff@cogeco.ca

Kawartha Canine

Training with Esther McGee

Training

With Esther McGee
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.

Group Classes

Limited spaces
Group Classes

Group classes, including Rally and Fungility, are only available during the day on Mondays. The classes will span four consecutive weeks. Please bring indoor shoes.

Next Session

The next three-week session begins on Monday, February 23, and runs to Monday, March 9. The cost is $105. Spaces are limited.

Location

Currently located halfway between Oakwood and Manilla, our venue provides a setting for a limited group of handlers and their dogs. We will be moving to Bethany in March. Join us for Monday classes beginning on March 23.

Vaccinations

Your dog must be fully vaccinated, and proof of vaccinations is required.

Sign Up

Text or email Esther at (705) 464‑1577 or  ruffruff@cogeco.ca to reserve a spot.

Private Lessons

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Within Lindsay

Private lessons are $170 for the first hour and $70 for each additional hour. A $70 non-refundable booking fee is required when scheduling a private lesson. The balance is due upon completion and includes a course outline.

SURROUNDING AREA

Servicing Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, and Janetville. Travel expenses will be added for clients residing outside Lindsay. Fees are based on your distance from town and will be calculated at the time of scheduling.

Vaccinations

Your dog must be fully vaccinated, and proof of vaccination is required.

Schedule Private Lessons

To schedule private lessons, please complete the adjacent form. Alternatively to submitting a private lesson request online, you can download the PDF form and email it with proof of vaccination to ruffruff@cogeco.ca

Download Private Lesson Request Form

What clients are saying

Ruby and I have had a 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

What clients are saying

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

What clients are saying

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

What clients are saying

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

What clients are saying

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

What clients are saying

Esther is an 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

What clients are saying

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 customers’ schedules, but that is not always possible. She works with everyone and their time availability as much as possible.

~ Rebecca Parker

What clients are saying

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

What clients are saying

The best place for dog and people training!

~ Keith Yarnell

What clients are saying

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 to teach the dog how to behave. The class has made pet ownership even more enjoyable. I highly recommend starting here with your puppy.

~ Ron Goose

What clients are saying

The instructor is very knowledgeable and no-nonsense. Provides good tips on behaviour correction.

~ Richard Ovcharovich

Contact

Esther McGee
ruffruff@cogeco.ca
(705) 464-1577