Meet Tess

Tess Morgan, CDBC, CTC, CCUI

Tess worked with dogs at the BC SPCA, the Toronto Humane Society and in veterinary clinics before earning her Certificate in Training & Counseling from the world-renowned Academy for Dog Trainers, an intensive two-year program where she graduated with honours. Following her education at The Academy, Tess went on to become a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant, which makes her uniquely qualified to work with more significant behavioural challenges such as fear, aggression and reactivity.

Tess also has pursued specialized certifications in the areas of separation anxiety, Control Unleashed pattern games and working with families who have young children and dogs.

Tess is passionate about using the most progressive and evidence-based methods to train dogs and prides herself in offering effective, integrated and non-judgmental support to the families she works with. She is committed to continuing education and regularly attends conferences and courses to expand her knowledge.

My methods

I am dedicated to using reward-based, force-free training methods. My approach focuses on preventing your pet from practicing problematic behaviour, teaching and rewarding desirable behaviour, and building their resilience so they can cope better with stress in the future.

I do not use pain, fear, intimidation, outdated philosophies or aversive tools.

For more about humane pet training, please review this position statement.

Are we a good fit?

Finding the right support is about more than effectiveness and qualifications. While these factors are important, it is equally important that you feel comfortable and at ease with your behaviour consultant.

We will be a good fit if:

You are already using or open to using positive reinforcement.
You understand that behaviour change takes time and patience.
You care about your pet's wellbeing and emotions.
You are open to collaborating with your veterinarian or other specialists if recommended.
You are reasonably tech-savvy and are comfortable recording video of your pet, uploading online and using Zoom.
You can commit to practicing training consistently.
You can commit to making changes to your home and lifestyle to accommodate what is best for your pet (within reason).