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Canine Heroes is proud to welcome Morgan Zoethout, to our team. Morgan brings a depth of hands-on experience, with a background in dog daycares, boarding kennels, & dog training. In 2019, Morgan founded Dirty Paws Dog Adventures, creating structured, enriching experiences that support dogs and their owners in navigating everyday life with clarity and confidence.
Her work has since evolved into training, with a focus on real-world reliability, clear communication, and practical skills that extend beyond controlled environments. Having worked with dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments, Morgan takes a thoughtful, adaptable approach guided by the individual dog in front of her. Her philosophy is centered on balanced training, recognizing that every dog brings their own temperament, genetics, learning history, and life experiences. Becuase of this, training is never one-size-fits-all. This allows her to create clear, consistent, and effective training that builds confidence in both the dog and handler while supporting lasting results. Committed to ongoing growth, Morgan continues to hone her craft, where she most recently completed an intensive trainer immersion program with Grassroots K9 in Ontario.
Day-Training is offered at a cost of $60 per day (* see note below)
Unlike traditional daycare, Day Training focuses on obedience, manners, calm behavior, and mental enrichment through multiple short, customized training sessions throughout the day. This program is designed to create steady progress by combining professional training, structured activity, and proper rest—without requiring owners to be present during sessions.
Daycare & Train is ideal for:
Puppies learning foundational skills
Adolescent dogs needing structure and consistency
Dogs with mild behavioral challenges
Dogs working on leash manners or basic obedience
Busy owners who struggle to train daily
Boarded dogs needing enrichment and manners practice
What each day training session includes:
Each dog receives individual training based on their needs and goals
Structured walk or treadmill session
Obedience training (sit, down, stay, recall heel)
Leash-manners practice
Kennel & door manners
Calm-on-place training
Confidence building exercises
Controlled exposure to new environments, sounds, or surfaces
Socialization when appropriate
Mental enrichment activities
Scheduled rest and decompression periods
Training goals are customized to each dog's age, temperament, and experience level
Owners received updates, photos, or notes outlining what their dog worked on during the day.
Note * To ensure consistency and results, clients are required to commit to a minimum of one scheduled training day per week for a one-month term. This structure allows us to build an maintain meaningful progress with your dog. At the conclusion of each monthly term, your reserviced training day(s) will automatically carry forward to the following month securing your place in the program unless otherwise requested.
Board & Train Program 2-4 weeks starting at $1,600
Our Board & Train program provides an immersive training experience designed to build a solid foundation, address behavior challenges, and support long-term success. Dogs in this program receive structured training, daily care, and routine in a safe, supervised environment.
Each Board & Train program is customized to the individual dog. Whether the goal is to strengthen obedience, address specific behavior concerns, or build advanced skills, training plans are tailored to the dog’s needs to ensure clear communication, consistency, and steady progress.
When your dog is enrolled in Board & Train, they work closely with professional trainers through daily, structured training sessions. Training is balanced with appropriate rest, enrichment, and controlled social exposure when suitable. This approach supports learning while maintaining the dog’s overall well-being in a calm, structured setting.
Board & Train is appropriate for:
Busy owners seeking consistent professional training
Dogs needing foundational obedience
Dogs requiring behavior modification
Dogs struggling with focus, manners, or leash skills
Puppies needing structure, routine, and early training foundations
Each Board & Train program is customized to the individual dog and includes:
Daily structured training sessions
Crate training and household manners
Leash walking and loose-leash skills
Recall training
Place command and impulse control
Environmental exposure (people, noises, objects, other dogs as appropriate)
Customized behavior work based on the dog’s needs
Photo or video updates throughout the stay
Owner transfer session at pickup
Follow-up support after program completion
2 Weeks
2 Weeks
Best suited for dogs who need a solid foundation or reinforcement of existing skills.
Foundational obedience (sit, down, stay, recall, place)
Leash manners and loose-leash walking
Impulse control and boundary setting
Improved focus and calm behavior
Support for mild to moderate behavior challenges
Owner transfer session and follow-up guidance
3 Weeks
3 Weeks
Ideal for dogs needing additional consistency, proofing, or behavior support.
Increased reliability of obedience skills
Leash skills around higher distractions
Confidence building and emotional regulation
Continued impulse control and structure
Introduction to behavior modification as needed
Strong emphasis on owner transition and maintenance
4 Weeks
Designed for dogs requiring more intensive training or behavior modification.
Reliable obedience with real-world distractions
Advanced leash skills and optional off-leash foundations (when appropriate)
Behavior modification for reactivity, fear, or over-arousal
Structure, routine, and boundaries deeply established
Extended owner coaching and transfer support
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