Devoted Dog Owners, One Goal:
A Fulfilling Relationship
Do your walks feel like battles? Does your dog’s anxiety leave you drained? Have you already tried obedience classes in the Fraser Valley and nothing worked?
My clients are devoted dog owners who want one thing: a healthy, fulfilling relationship with their dog. Whether their dog was a rescue or from a backyard breeder, there may be environmental or genetic components that we will never know about.
Those unknowns often surface now as reactivity, nervousness, or nonstop hyperactivity. This isn’t disobedience, it’s an overwhelmed nervous system struggling to cope.
That’s why traditional obedience training often fails. What your overstimulated dog needs most isn’t more commands, it’s emotional regulation, safety, and trust. You can’t erase their past or genetics, but together, we can create a calm and confident state of mind.
The Daily Struggles You Know Too Well
Reactivity and anxiety don’t just affect your dog, they affect your whole life.
Walks are unpredictable and stressful.
Guests bring tension instead of joy.
You rearrange your schedule just to avoid meltdowns.
And despite your effort, guilt creeps in: “Am I failing my dog?”
Maybe you’ve tried:
Obedience classes designed for “easy” dogs
YouTube tutorials that don’t match your reality
Trainers who can’t create lasting change
It’s exhausting. But you’re not alone and it doesn’t have to stay this way.
“I found Ashlin through her Instagram and followed her for a while before reaching out to use her services for our black lab, Ember. Having a dog like this feels embarrassing and isolating—you think you’re the only one struggling. Ashlin was very understanding and encouraging. By the end, our confidence grew so much—and Ember loves Ashlin!”
Angela
Introducing the Mindset Reset Program
The Mindset Reset Program is a structured 6-session in-home system that helps your dog:
✔️ Regulate their nervous system
✔️ Replace anxious reactions with calm responses
✔️ Strengthen your bond through clear communication
✔️ Give you lasting tools, not just quick fixes
⚠️ This isn’t a “magic wand.” The sessions are your foundation. The transformation happens when you consistently apply the training and lifestyle changes between sessions. That’s why the program must be completed within 6 months, ideally every 2 weeks for maximum success.
With 90% of my clients, this structure creates lasting change, so they never need another one-on-one trainer again.
Understanding Reactivity (and When Aggression is a Factor)
Reactivity isn’t aggression, it’s the nervous system in overdrive.
Signs of Reactivity:
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Barking, lunging, or whining at dogs, people, or moving objects
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Pacing, trembling, or inability to settle in stimulating environments
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Ignoring commands when distractions appear
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Overexcitement that spirals into chaos
Dogs often carry invisible baggage, unpredictability, instability, anxiety or overwhelm. We can help you heal that overactive nervous system.
👉 Aggression, however, is different. When intent to harm is present, safety becomes the priority. That’s why in some cases, we introduce muzzle training, not as punishment, but as a safety tool. Many dogs actually relax once muzzled, because their owner feels more confident handling them. We utilize many forms of management, again, with safety being top priority for everyone involved.
That’s why this program focuses on:
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Nervous System Regulation
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Clear Communication
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Systematic Desensitization
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Counter-Conditioning
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Handler Confidence
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Responsible Muzzle Conditioning
We teach you how to change how your dog feels in stressful moments, so calmness becomes the default behaviour.
What You Get
Step 1: Consultation ($109 + Tax)
Your journey begins with a required 60–90 minute in-home consultation. During this visit, I’ll meet your dog and family in your everyday environment so I can understand your unique challenges and lifestyle.
Together, we’ll assess your dog’s needs, outline realistic goals, and build a personalized training plan. This time also gives us the chance to make sure we’re the right fit to work together. because our relationship is just as important as the work we do with your dog.
✅ Required for all private training and boarding programs.
Then, continue with the Mindset Reset Program ($899 + tax):
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6 × 60–75 Minute In-Home Sessions
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Hands-On Coaching—I demonstrate, then guide you step-by-step
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Tailored Drills to practice between sessions
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Detailed Recap Emails after each session
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Lifetime Pack Walks – Join structured pack walks walks forever
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FREE Elevated Training Bed – Anchor calm mindset work
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FREE Hermsprenger Prong Collar or Slip Lead – Professional-grade tools included
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1 Group Obedience Session – Social training in a structured setting
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Direct Email Access during your program
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Access to our Private Facebook Community and Exclusive Community Events
Total Investment: $1,008 + tax (Consultation + Program)
Multiple Dogs in Household?
There is an additional charge of $375.00 + tax to work with two dogs from the same household. Sessions will require more time, as we it will also require individual work with each dog separately and additional resources.
The Skills We Build → The Benefits You’ll See
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Calm Training Methods → Replace spirals with self-settling
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Leash Manners & Heel Work → Walk with pride, not frustration
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Place/Crate Training → A trusted “off switch” for your dog
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Reactive Behaviour Strategies → Replace lunging with calm choices
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Tool Guidance → Safe, humane collar/lead use
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Behaviour Decoding → Spot stress signals before they escalate
Summer
"We are only halfway through our mindset reset program with Ashlin and the difference in our dog is night and day. Today we successfully walked past dogs instead of crossing the street. Ashlin is generous with her time and answers my emails between sessions. We couldn’t be happier."
Camille
"Going out for walks or any outing with my fur babies were extremely taxing on me - mentally and physically. We signed up for the Mindset Reset Program and now walks are leisurely, enoyable, and most importantly fun for all of us. We are slowly doing things I never thought I would be able to do - like having a chat with people I know while we are out walking, structured walks with other dogs, even going to places which used to be a big NO to my fearful dog. Our experience with her as our coach has been amazing and as a dog mom to 2 reactive dogs, she is a resource I want to share with everyone."
Dani
"My dog and I began with Ashlin’s mindset reset program. Absolutely phenomenal! I will forever recommend her to everyone seeking dog guidance. We are even continuing on our training and participating in her pack walks and obedience classes! Such a well structured environment and extremely judgment free!!"
The Mindset Reset Program
Consultation + 6 Private Sessions + Lifetime Pack Walk Access + Training Tools
Investment: $1,008 + tax
($109 Consultation + $899 Program)
📍 Travel fees apply outside Abbotsford & Mission
Other programs charge $3,000–$6,000 for generic board-and-train. This is personalized, in-home, and includes lifetime support.
Here's how it works:
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Book your required consultation ($109 + tax).
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I come to your home for 60–90 minutes.
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We assess your dog, your relationship, and your lifestyle.
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Together, we’ll set goals and map your custom plan.
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Start your 6 in-home sessions ($899 + tax).
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Step-by-step coaching in real environments.
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Structured drills, practice, and guidance for your dog and your family.
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Implement between sessions.
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Consistency is where lasting change happens.
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Graduate with confidence.
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Most clients never need another one-on-one trainer again.
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BONUSES
FREE Elevated Dog Bed
Anchor calm training at home
FREE Hermsprenger Prong Collar or Slip Lead
Clear, safe communication
Lifetime Pack Walks
Ongoing practice and community support
1 Group Obedience Session
Structured, real-world social practice
Supportive Community
Interact and join our Community Events
Included with your program, valued well over $400.
No Endless Sessions. No Wasted Money.
Unlike most trainers, I don’t lock you into endless sessions.
If by session two I believe this program isn’t a fit, I’ll refund unused sessions. You can move forward with confidence, knowing you won’t waste a penny.
Hi, I'm Ashlin!
I'm the founder of The K9 Mindset Academy.
I’ve helped countless Fraser Valley families transform their relationship with their dogs, especially those struggling with anxiety, overexcitement, or difficult pasts. What I’ve learned is this: obedience alone isn’t enough. True change comes when a dog learns to regulate their emotions. Once calmness is in place, everything else (obedience, recall, manners) falls into line.
At K9MA, there is no “one size fits all.” Every program is customized to your lifestyle and your dog’s mental, physical, and emotional health. We start with positive reinforcement, then build structure using proven methods of operant conditioning. What we never use is fear, pain, or intimidation.
My role is to guide you in clear, safe communication with your dog, including how to use tools like prongs or e-collars responsibly, if they’re right for your dog. The goal isn’t just training, it’s a healthier, calmer, more connected relationship.
Your Next Step Toward a Calmer Dog
Starts Here
You’ve tried other trainers. You’ve tried doing it alone.
This time, start with a proven process:
Step 1: Consultation ($109 + tax)
A 60–90-minute in-home assessment where we set your goals and build your plan.
Step 2: Mindset Reset Program ($899 + tax)
Six private sessions, training tools, and lifetime pack walks.
Your total investment: $1,008 + tax.
📍 Serving the Fraser Valley (+ flat travel fee for clients more than 25 km from Abbotsford).
⏱ Complete in 6 months, ideally every 2 weeks.
FAQ
My dog is a rescue with a difficult past.
Can this help?
Yes. Many of my clients are rescues. You can’t know their full story, but you can help them feel safe, calm, and confident now.
Do I have to use tools like prongs or e-collars?
No. Tools are recommended when helpful but never forced. You decide what works best for your family and your dog.
Will 6 sessions really fix my dog?
The 6 sessions give you the foundation. Success depends on what you practice in between, that’s why consistency is everything.
How soon will I see results?
Most owners notice changes within 2–3 sessions. By session six, 95% of my clients no longer need more training.
I’ve tried trainers before, how is this different?
Most trainers focus on obedience commands. Mindset Reset addresses the root issue: your dog’s ability to calm themselves under stress.
What if this doesn’t work for my dog?
If by session two I see the program isn’t a fit, I’ll refund unused sessions.
1 hr
109 Canadian dollars
