The Dog Mamaa
Downtown Toronto Dog Training
With over 10 years of experience helping dogs of all backgrounds and behaviour challenges, we provide premium in-home dog training in downtown Toronto - including St. Lawrence Market, Distillery District, King West, Liberty Village, and nearby neighbourhoods - & virtually worldwide.
Every session is tailored to your dog’s unique needs, whether you’re working on reactivity, leash pulling, basic manners, or puppy foundations. Each training plan is personalized to support your goals and set your dog up for lasting success.
" Gabrielle worked wonders with my dog, Coco. From the very first session, it was clear that Coco was not only enjoying the training but thriving under Gabrielle's guidance. One of our primary goals was to improve Coco's loose leash walking, and the progress we made was remarkable. Coco went from being a bit unruly on the leash to walking like a pro, thanks to Gabrielle's patient and effective techniques." - Coco & Cris
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Faisal, Zahra & Chai
We absolutely loved working with Gabrielle, who did an amazing job training our golden retriever, Chai.
She really has a knack for communicating with dogs and their owners.
Gabrielle's lessons were clear and her clicker training method worked wonders. She helped us understand how to better communicate with Chai, which has made a world of difference.
The lesson plans were easy to follow, and Gabrielle was always patient and encouraging, even when we had questions or needed extra help. Chai responded so well to her training, and we're thrilled with the results.
What set her apart for us was the fact that we could email her questions at any time and she would help us with detailed responses right away. A terrific teacher!
Nat & Momo
Highly recommend!
Gabrielle's personalized approach and intuitive guidance in reactive dog rehabilitation have greatly boosted both me and my pup Momo's confidence during our walks. With her kind support and extensive knowledge of dog behavior, Momo has made remarkable progress. After completing five sessions, her training was able to significantly reduce his anxiety around triggers and decrease his overall reactivity.
Thank you again for your exceptional training services!
Jen & Fae
It was VERY important to my husband and myself that we got a trainer who had experience with dogs of her background, was positive reinforcement, and was able to come to us and work with us one-on-one. Gabby check marked all our boxes and more! She showed us how to teach Fae to be a more confident dog, and showed us how to work with Fae to obtain our training goals. To help us, she wrote down each lesson that we worked on so we can refer to it when we needed a reminder. She helped us so much, and I recommend her to EVERYONE who is looking for an awesome trainer. I look forward to working with her again to work on new training skills
Happy Clients & Happier Dogs
Why Toronto Dog Owners Trust The Dog Mamaa
Certified Professional
Experienced, certified dog trainer with a BSc. from TMU, reputable Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional certification & 9 years of experience working with dogs of all breeds, backgrounds & behaviour issues.
Ongoing Client Support
We truly care about our clients & their dogs. With us, you are guaranteed judgement free, empathetic support during our time working together and between sessions.
We guarantee you will never see fear or punishment being utilized in our training. We pledge to using modern, science- based, positive reinforcement methods consistent with Karen Pryor Academy. Read more about Our Values.
Scientifically Proven Methods
In-Home Dog Training Services
We come to you so that we can ensure your dog is learning in the environment the behaviour challenges actually occur - in the comfort of their home. Don't live downtown? We also offer quality training virtually.
Personalized Support
Dog behaviour modification is complex & effective dog training is not one size fits all. We customize our training plans to meet specific goals of each client, for a high quality and personalized learning experience.
Training Options for Every Dog
We believe in making superb, humane based dog training accessible to all dog parents by providing a variety of services at competitive pricing to suit your lifestyle without breaking the bank.
"Sage and I loved working with Gabrielle! She was able to identify some of Sage’s anxieties and structure training to build her confidence with being in a new environment, and my confidence with leading my pup with patience and positive reinforcement. We’ll continue practicing everything we learned in foundations and leash reactivity training, all thanks to Gabrielle’s help and support. Highly recommend her services - we couldn’t have made such great progress without her. Thank you Gabrielle!!!"
- Sage & Jenny
Credentials Matter!
BSc., KPA (Karen Pryor Academy Professional Dog Trainer) ,Recognized by the CAPDT (Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers), Micheal Shikashio Dog Aggression Master Course through Aggressivedog.com
Gabrielle Messuti, BSc., KPA CTP, CAPDT, Founder of The Dog Mamaa
I began working with dogs in 2015 at a dog daycare, where I gained invaluable experience understanding dog behaviour over 6 years. With a background in Science and a minor in Psychology from TMU, I became fascinated with how dogs think - and how to help humans understand them better.
After years of training alongside other professionals in private and group sessions, I founded The Dog Mamaa to enrich the lives of city dogs and teach kind, science-based training methods that work.
I’ve built a loyal client base through compassionate guidance, ongoing support, and customized training plans tailored to each dog’s unique needs. I’m proud of the lasting results my clients see, and that training can be both effective and enjoyable.
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Join the countless Toronto dog owners who have seen real progress with a personalized plan that works for you & your dog's specific needs.
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