Helping You and Your Dog Find Your Calm Together
Relationship based, practical training for real life. Through evening walk & train programs and private lessons, I help you teach your dog good manners, better leash skills, and confidence—at home and in your community.
Hi! I’m Taite, a balanced dog trainer in Shakopee, MN. I know how exhausting it can be when your dog pulls you down the street, jumps all over you when you walk through the door, or barks nonstop at people and dogs — I’ve been there too.
My approach to dog training blends structure, movement, and clear communication to help your dog meet their natural needs while improving behavior in real-world situations. Whether it’s loose leash walking, recall, or teaching your dog to settle in public, I’m here to help you create the calm & connected life you’ve been dreaming about with your pup.
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What Clients Are Saying
“Taite is an exceptional trainer! My 7 week old puppy, Benny loved meeting her and truly showed an improvement by the end of the session. I will be going to Taite for all of my future training sessions for Benny as she truly prioritizes the betterment of your dog!! Benny and myself cannot wait to see Taite and her incredibly well behaved dog, Wybie again!”
“We did a 2 week session with our energetic 1 year old Australian Shepherd mix, Harley, and the differences we’ve seen in our puppy are incredible! Our main concerns were Harley jumping on guests, pulling on walks, and mild reactivity. Taite was super helpful with giving us with the tools to manage the behaviors that we were concerned about. She taught us house manners to help with her jumping on people, and different tools to get her to a point where she can go on a relaxing walk without being distracted by everything. It was really fun to watch her do her thing with Harley, and we all learned so much!”
“I cannot recommend Taite and Calm Canine enough! Our Pug Peach struggles with a lot of anxiety and insecurity, especially around larger dogs and strangers/had a hard time with remaining obedient if she became nervous. In just two weeks of lessons with Taite our dogs affect has completely changed! She’s no longer afraid of other dogs or loud noises and able to remain under control even in extremely overstimulating situations. Our dog so confident and stays in lockstep with me on our walks. No more pulling and running from other dogs and strangers. No more howling at the moon any time she hears a noise. As well as so much more willing to follow instructions. Our pug Peach is so much happier now and so are we!”
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After completing this form, please check your email to schedule a free consultation call. During the call, we’ll chat about your dog’s challenges, your lifestyle, and the goals you have in mind. I can’t wait to meet you both and get started!
