Robin MacFarlane

In-person and Online Dog Training

Robin improves the relationship people have with their dogs. She combines 30 years of training experience with her background in biology and animal health care to help owners and their companions live more harmoniously together. Thousands of dogs and their owners have benefited from her exceptional teaching skills and supportive coaching.

If you are ready to start training and enjoy more adventures with your dog, you’re in the right place!

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Online Dog Training Courses

Virtual Dog Training

Puppy Training

Virtual Training

The early weeks of a puppy’s development are critical to long-term good manners and polite social behavior. Start housebreaking, limit puppy -biting and other nuisance behavior. Teach your puppy to calmly accept being in a crate and sleep through the night. Plus so much more...

Ecollar Training

Basic Obedience

Robin's Ecollar training video series provides off leash freedom for your dog and peace of mind for you! Robin’s step by step approach is easy to understand and easy to replicate.

Spa day for the Toller. She’s loves the attention and the post bath zoomies. 🛁 

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No one to play with? No problem! He will always make up his own game. 😂
Loki is helping create homework assignments for my virtual ecollar training class. 

We are off to a good start reviewing the basics of collar fit, finding a level and starting ecollar conditioning.  The foundation is set so that dogs learn a positive and confident response to stimulation. 

Next week, understanding the three actions necessary if you want to apply ecollar training to a variety of behaviors beyond just the recall. Plus, how it translates into behavioral applications.

DM me if you want to be added to the waiting list for the next enrollment session!
Food prep day ✔️
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We are making great progress on our pick up the trash trick. 🚮 

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Leave it to a Mal to create a bigger challenge for himself. 🤷‍♀️ 

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Teaching him to earn his keep around the house. 😊
Got to meet this handsome boy today. We started some Ecollar conditioning to build a recall and improve his ability to pay better attention around distractions.

An absolutely lovely dog and a wonderful family to work with. 

Fun to be working a Standard Poodle! It’s been a long minute since I’ve had one go through a program. Smart and bouncy, it’s a great combo!!
Easy and fun way to switch things up: Chain a “center/middle” behavior to the end of your recall. 

Just remember to Hold Still! when they are coming in. 😜

Teach something new today. #beyourdogshero
Client updates like this are the best. Max and his owner are killin’ it! 

Do the work, reap the rewards. 🏆 

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Work With Robin In Person

In-Person Dog Training

Dog Training

Robin offers private lessons and board and train programs to a few select dogs and their owners each year. Her programs are best suited to pet owners that want a bigger life with their dog. If you are an active person or outdoor enthusiast that wants a canine companion by your side in the adventure of life, reach out to Robin for program availability.

Train the Trainer

Robin’s Train the Trainer program is the perfect balance of achieving greater success with dogs, clients, and your business. Dog trainers looking to advance their skill set in order to help more people and their pets, should sign up for the next Ecademy Train the Trainer session. Robin’s coaching has helped trainers from around the world take their businesses to the next level!

Dog Camp

Three days to an improved relationship with your dog! Dog Camp is the ultimate immersive experience for pet owners. Together with Robin you will train, play, practice social skills, and create lasting structure to have the outstanding companion you deserve!