NW Confident Canines LLC

NW Confident Canines LLC creates customized training programs for each canine and handler team. They use balanced training methods that are ethical and science-driven, aiming to provide clarity, consistency, and confidence for a fun and enjoyable training experience. The training builds on a strong foundation of positive experiences to achieve reliability in various scenarios. The team continuously seeks education and adapts methods to suit each unique dog and handler.

NW Confident Canines LLC aims to strengthen the bond between canines and handlers, building confident, relaxed, and obedient companions. They create customized training programs for each dog and handler team, utilizing balanced training methods that are ethical and science-driven. Their goal is to provide clarity, consistency, and confidence for an enjoyable training experience.

The team believes solid training is built on a strong foundation of positive experiences, leading to reliability in various scenarios. They emphasize continuous education and adjust methods based on each unique dog and handler situation.

Antoinette, the founder, views dog training as a lifestyle. Her journey includes working with hundreds of different dogs in therapy dog training, pet training, rescue dog groups, service dog training, and the working dog world. She has also worked with various dog trainers, taken the best from each to build her program, and completed a mentorship with Guide Dogs For The Blind. She also assisted in running a doggy daycare called “The Puppy Playhouse.”

Accomplishments

Antoinette has worked with hundreds of dogs in various capacities, including therapy dog training, pet training, rescue dog groups, service dog training, and working dog disciplines. She has learned from dozens of different dog trainers and completed a mentorship program with Guide Dogs For The Blind. She also assisted in running “The Puppy Playhouse,” a doggy daycare. NW Confident Canines LLC is a certified AKC trainer, qualified to conduct all levels of Canine Good Citizen testing, Trick Dog Certifications, and Rally events.