Struggling With Your Dog at the Cottage This Weekend? Here's Why It's Time for a Change

Victoria Day weekend should have been relaxing. Instead, you spent it chasing your dog down the dock, apologizing to family members, and wondering why no one else’s dog seems as wild as yours.

You’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep living like this.

The Long Weekend That Didn’t Go as Planned

For many dog owners, this past holiday wasn’t the peaceful cottage getaway they imagined. We’ve heard it all:

• Your dog wouldn’t stop barking—at people walking by, at wildlife, at every gust of wind.
• Leash walks were a nightmare—pulling, lunging, barking at every dog or jogger.
• Jumping on guests, stealing food, ignoring commands like “come” or “stay.”
• You spent the entire weekend managing your dog’s behaviour—instead of enjoying time with your family.

Sound familiar? These aren’t just “bad dog” moments. They’re signs your dog is lacking the structure, training, and leadership they need to succeed—especially in stimulating environments like the cottage.

Why It Feels So Overwhelming

You're a dedicated owner. You love your dog. But the truth is, love alone doesn’t fix behavioural issues. And trying to DIY your way through reactivity, poor recall, or constant leash pulling often leads to frustration and guilt.

Here’s why you're feeling burnt out:

• You’re juggling family, work, and now a misbehaved dog.
• You’re embarrassed in front of guests or neighbours.
• You’ve tried tips from the internet, but nothing seems to stick.
• You know your dog can be better, but you’re not sure how to get there.

This Is Exactly Why We Created Our Board & Train Program

At iTrainK9, we specialize in turning things around—fast.

With over 3,000 dogs successfully trained, our Board & Train program gives your dog immersive, personalized training while removing the stress from your plate. We work on everything from leash reactivity, and barking, to off-leash reliability and calm behaviour around distractions—even at the cottage.

You drop your dog off, and in just a few weeks, you get back a well-behaved companion who listens, respects boundaries, and actually makes your life easier.

No more chaos. No more cottage stress. Just confidence.

It’s Not Too Late to Enjoy Summer

Victoria Day might have been rough—but there’s still time to turn things around before the next long weekend. Imagine heading to the cottage in July with a dog who:

✅ Comes when called
✅ Walks calmly on leash
✅ Settles around guests
✅ Knows how to behave—even off-leash

That’s not a fantasy. That’s what we do every day at iTrainK9.

Ready to Enjoy the Rest of Cottage Season?

Let us take it from here.

📞 Call 905-330-4211 for your free consultation
📆 Or book now to reserve your spot in our next Board & Train intake
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Your next long weekend can be stress-free. Let’s make it happen.

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