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Low Stress Handling · Fear Free Veterinary Professional · Fear Free Shelters
Training Advocate
Ruby Leslie
Dogly loves Ruby because she brings her rescue experiences to our dogs - to increase our bond, decrease behavior issues.
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Ruby can help with
New Dogs · Manners · Enrichment · Reactivity
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2 Important Things to Think About Your Home Environment
Dog Prep
Thinking of getting a dog? Prepare for a successful transition by understanding the unique needs of your new dog. From knowing your dog's personali...
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a Puppy
Puppy Training
Wondering how to prepare for a puppy? Explore this comprehensive new puppy checklist, crafted by a certified trainer, to ensure you're fully prepar...
Read MoreHow to Introduce A New Dog with Parallel Walks
Dog Introductions
Learn how to introduce a new dog to your family with the power of parallel walks. Get step-by-step guidance from a certified dog trainer for conduc...
Read MoreHow to Avoid Common Dog Introductions Mistakes
Dog Introductions
Navigate the world of new dog introductions with guidance from a certified dog trainer. Learn how to avoid common mistakes like face-to-face leash ...
Read MoreEssentials You Need Before Bringing Your New Dog Home
Dog Prep
Prepare for the arrival of your new dog with these 15 essential dog supplies recommended by a certified dog trainer! From stainless steel food bowl...
Read MoreHow to Approach An Anxious/Scared Dog
Understanding Anxiety
Learn how to approach a scared dog using the Treat/Retreat technique. Discover effective strategies to help your anxious, shy, or nervous dog gain ...
Read MoreHow to Decode Your Dog's Barking
Understanding Barking
Is your dog constantly barking? Learn to decode your dog's barks and understand your dog's emotions behind the bark. Get insights from a certified ...
Read MoreWhy Enrichment Matters More Than Training in the First Week
Dog Prep
For first-time dog owners, understanding enrichment activities is essential for your new dog's happiness and well-being. Learn how to provide menta...
Read More2 Games You Should Teach Your Dog in the First Week
Dog Prep
Get expert advice on how to introduce training to your new dog during his/her first week at home. A certified dog trainer shares the importance of ...
Read MoreHow To Have A Good First Week With Your New Dog
Dog Prep
Discovering the right questions to ask when adopting a dog is crucial for a smooth first week. Learn how to help your new rescue dog decompress and...
Read MoreHow To Have A Good First Day With Your New Dog
Dog Prep
Bringing home a new dog is a heartwarming experience, but it requires careful preparation for a smooth transition. Learn how to make your new rescu...
Read MoreHow to Help Your New Dog Settle into Your Home
Dog Prep
Curious about how long it takes for a rescue dog to adjust to a new home? Discover the stages of your new dog's adjustment period, from the first f...
Read More2 Important Things to Think About Your Home Environment
Dog Prep
Thinking of getting a dog? Prepare for a successful transition by understanding the unique needs of your new dog. From knowing your dog's personali...
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a Puppy
Puppy Training
Wondering how to prepare for a puppy? Explore this comprehensive new puppy checklist, crafted by a certified trainer, to ensure you're fully prepar...
Read MoreHow to Introduce A New Dog with Parallel Walks
Dog Introductions
Learn how to introduce a new dog to your family with the power of parallel walks. Get step-by-step guidance from a certified dog trainer for conduc...
Read MoreHow to Avoid Common Dog Introductions Mistakes
Dog Introductions
Navigate the world of new dog introductions with guidance from a certified dog trainer. Learn how to avoid common mistakes like face-to-face leash ...
Read MoreEssentials You Need Before Bringing Your New Dog Home
Dog Prep
Prepare for the arrival of your new dog with these 15 essential dog supplies recommended by a certified dog trainer! From stainless steel food bowl...
Read MoreHow to Approach An Anxious/Scared Dog
Understanding Anxiety
Learn how to approach a scared dog using the Treat/Retreat technique. Discover effective strategies to help your anxious, shy, or nervous dog gain ...
Read MoreDoes Your Dog Really Want to be Petted??
Family Integration
Not all dogs want to be petted at all times. See what times your dog does or does not want to be petted using the consent test!
Read MoreHow to Decode Your Dog's Barking
Understanding Barking
Is your dog constantly barking? Learn to decode your dog's barks and understand your dog's emotions behind the bark. Get insights from a certified ...
Read MoreLearning a New Cue
Learning Cues
Does your dog have difficulty "listening" when learning new cues? What to do and what not to do to set up your dog for success when you're teaching...
Read MorePart 1: What Dog Breed are you?
Training 101
What dog breed would you be? Does your dog fit into their breed stereotypes? It's easy to label our dogs, but their personalities are defined by so...
Read MoreChronic Illness Solutions & How to Add or Subtract Spoons
Does your dog or do you have a chronic illness? How to use simple "Spoon Theory" to think about managing the energy each of you have available each...
Read MoreWhat is Compassion Fatigue and How Does it Affect You?
Using my Dogly workshop for this month to discuss the mental health factors of living and working with animals, with this article as an introductio...
Read MoreAt-Home Enrichment Schedule
Enrichment Tips
How to create an At-Home Enrichment Plan for your dog using your dog's 5 senses, supervised and unsupervised enrichment, training -- and avoiding c...
Read MoreDIY Enrichment Course and DIY Holee Ball ideas
Enrichment Tips
Enrichment challenge your dog will love: Take ordinary items and transform them into extraordinary fun to make a DIY sniffing, tasting, playing cou...
Read MoreStep by Step Enrichment for Your Dog
Enrichment Tips
Wondering what enrichment could do for your dog's behavior or just plain happiness? Getting started with enrichment: what it is and how & where...
Read MoreWhy Enrichment Matters More Than Training in the First Week
Dog Prep
For first-time dog owners, understanding enrichment activities is essential for your new dog's happiness and well-being. Learn how to provide menta...
Read More2 Games You Should Teach Your Dog in the First Week
Dog Prep
Get expert advice on how to introduce training to your new dog during his/her first week at home. A certified dog trainer shares the importance of ...
Read MoreHow To Have A Good First Week With Your New Dog
Dog Prep
Discovering the right questions to ask when adopting a dog is crucial for a smooth first week. Learn how to help your new rescue dog decompress and...
Read MoreHow To Have A Good First Day With Your New Dog
Dog Prep
Bringing home a new dog is a heartwarming experience, but it requires careful preparation for a smooth transition. Learn how to make your new rescu...
Read MoreYour New Rescue Dog Part 2: How to Prepare Your Home for a Rescue Dog
Bringing home a new rescue dog? What you'll want to prepare in and around your home to make sure the welcome and settling in for your new family me...
Read MoreHow to Help Your New Dog Settle into Your Home
Dog Prep
Curious about how long it takes for a rescue dog to adjust to a new home? Discover the stages of your new dog's adjustment period, from the first f...
Read MoreEnrichment for Your Digger
Enrichment Tips
Have a natural born digger? Keep your dog happily soul-satisfied and your garden intact with these fun DIY digging outlets!
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$79/month
- All the benefits of "Community"
- Up to 25% off special products every month
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About Ruby
Get to know Ruby
Meet your advocate
I'm here to improve your bond with your dog, especially rescue dogs. I've been an animal welfare professional for over 10 years and a positive reinforcement force free trainer for over 5 years. I've consulted, worked with and volunteered my time at animal shelters across the world from China, Thailand, UK to Canada. As a trainer I've meshed together my love for teaching people, animal behaviour and welfare, rescue and shelter dogs into easy to understand and interactive training steps to help dogs and their humans from all backgrounds. It's my goal to tailor my training to teach you and your dog steps and tools for real life situations. Using modern, science-based methods I'll empower you and your dog with knowledge and training skills for life whether they are a puppy, an adult dog in need of a few extra life skills or a rescue dog who needs help to overcome their fears, insecurities or behavioural issues. It's my goal to be a an advocate and a resource for you and your dog.- Experience
- 10 Years
- Based in
- Calgary, Alberta, CA
- Focus
- Dog Prep
Dog Prep · Enrichment Tips · Adopted · Dog Introductions · Training Plan · New Dogs · Training Challenge · Training 101
I'm here to help you decrease behavioral issues in your dog, especially focusing on rescue and foster dogs.
Training and credentials that support thoughtful, practical care.
Low Stress Handling, Fear Free Veterinary Professional, Fear Free Shelters, Shelter Welfare, Enrichment, and & Canine Behaviour