A Calmer Dog Starts With A Really Fun Game.
Barking, jumping, pulling, ignoring your recall?
Lorna turns everyday dog problems into calm, happy behaviour by teaching through play.
Right here in Chilliwack.
No harsh tools. No yelling. Just games your dog loves and learns from.
Kind, force free method
Positive, game based training from the UK's ProDog system. No shock, no prong, no fear. Your dog learns because they want to.
Built on real confidence
Games grow a dog's focus and self esteem, so calm behaviour holds up at the gate, on the leash and around distractions, not just in the living room.
You learn it too
Lorna teaches you the games and leaves you the training materials to keep, so the results carry on long after the lesson ends.
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Why Dog Owners Choose Good Calm Dog Training
Training that feels like play and actually sticks
Fits your real life
Puppy manners, leash walking, recall, reactivity, separation worries or a fun new hobby. Every plan is shaped around your dog and your goals.
Local & hands on
Home visits and park sessions across Chilliwack and the surrounding Fraser Valley. Lorna has even met clients outside training hours to help.
Proven & loved
Champion level obedience background and a wall of 5 star reviews calling Lorna a “dog whisperer” who makes training genuinely fun.
Does your dog do any of these?
These are the four we hear about most. Every one of them is fixable, usually faster than you'd think.
Barks too much
At the window, the doorbell, other dogs. Noise that never seems to switch off.
Jumps on people
Muddy paws and knocked over guests every time someone walks through the door.
Pulls on the leash
Walks feel like a tug-of-war instead of time you both enjoy.
Ignores recall
You call, your dog keeps sniffing, and everything else seems more interesting than coming back.
Whatever it is, there's a game that fixes it.
Find the right fit for your dog
From brand-new puppies to fun sports and focused one-on-one help. Every program uses the same kind, game based approach..
Free Consultation
A free, no-pressure chat where we meet you and your dog, pin down your goals and map out a plan.
- Understand what's really going on
- Your first fun training games
- A clear next step plan
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Puppy Preschool & Teenage Puppy Survival
Start your puppy right: confidence, manners and calm around the big, busy world.
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- Socialising & handling
- Toilet, biting & settling
- A calm, confident start
Private Lessons
One on one help for the behaviour that's driving you up the wall: pulling, reactivity, recall, jumping.
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- Fully tailored to your dog
- At your home or the park
- Materials to keep
Nosenastics & Scent Games
Let your dog use their nose. Brilliant for burning energy, building calm and boosting confidence.
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- Tires the brain, not just legs
- Perfect for shy dogs
- Loads of fun for both of you
Pack Walks & Sniffari
Guided group walks where dogs practice calm, social manners in the real world. Decompression done right.
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- Calm around other dogs
- Real world practice
- Fun, social & relaxed
Rally Obedience
Build teamwork, focus, and connection as you and your dog navigate a course of signs together. Rally Obedience combines skills like sits, turns, and walking by your side with positive encouragement—making learning fun for both ends of the leash!
Not sure which fits? Start with a free Zoom call, and Lorna will point you the right way.
MEET YOUR TRAINER
Hi, I'm Lorna 👋
Founder & Certified Dog Trainer · Good Calm Dog Training
I've loved dogs for as long as I can remember. I grew up showing them. My Irish Terrier, Chipper, earned his Canadian Champion title with obedience credentials, and I've been chasing the same feeling ever since: that moment a dog lights up because training finally makes sense to them.
In 2015 I found a group in the UK who train dogs by playing fun games with them, and it changed everything. I tested it on my own rescue dog, Pia, before I ever taught it to anyone, and the difference in her focus and confidence sold me for good.
Today I help owners across Chilliwack and the surrounding Fraser Valley turn barking, pulling and chaos into calm, confident companionship, the kind that makes life with your dog genuinely more relaxing. And yes, part of the job is being sexier than a squirrel.
Words from dog owners
Owners & their dogs love it
Happy dogs. Happy humans.
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“Enjoyed the different training materials Lorna brought with her and left those with us for us to keep. These will come in handy when we move on and may have to refer back.”
Brett McAvoy
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“We have a small, precocious Yorkie with an attitude. Lorna was excellent with her, and she’s one happy and much quieter puppy.”
Gwen Irene Merchant
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“Gentle, fun, informative, engaging and easy puppy training course.”
Karen Brandt
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“In the short amount of time my dog is night and day thanks to Lorna!”
Nate Enns
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“Helpful to understand little things… part of the road to improve our dog's self esteem.”
Mario Duarte
A SAMPLE OF A GAME YOU CAN PLAY WITH YOUR DOG. Click the image to learn how to play.
Training should feel good for both of you.
Your dog’s behaviour is information. I’ll help you notice what is happening, choose a useful next step and practise it through short, achievable games.
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Mark the moment: “Yes!” lets your dog know which choice worked.
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Use rewards that matter: play, movement, sniffing and treats can all help.
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Build at your dog’s pace: practise where your dog can succeed, then grow the challenge.
PRIVATE COACHING MADE PERSONAL
Choose the support that fits your season
of life.
FOR PUPPIES
PUPPY PERSCHOOL
Private In-Home-Coachings
5-week program
Build early confidence and everyday habits around your puppy’s home, family, and routines.
- Attention, calm greetings, and settling
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Leash foundations and recall games
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Handling, confidence, and routine support
$1,475 CAD
FOR NEW PUPPIES TO TEENAGERS
PUPPY PERSCHOOL TO CONFIDENT TEEN
Private In-Home-Coachings
5-week program
Steady support from puppy foundations through the teenage months, with a personalized Puppy Success Plan.
- Private sessions shaped around your puppy
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Leash, recall, settling, and confidence games
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Training kit and Teenage Puppy Survival resources
$2,475 CAD
FOR EVERYDAY SKILLS
CALM DOG FOUNDATIONS
SIX-WEEK PROGRAM
Private In-Home-Coachings
Help your dog practice reliable home and walking skills with a calm-first plan tailored to your goals.
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Settle, check in and follow your lead
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Doorway and greeting practice
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Real-life walking and recall games
$775 CAD
No pressure, just a helpful first step.
Let’s talk about your dog.
Book a 15-minute call with Lorna. If you choose a training program afterward, the in-home Meet & Greet fee is credited toward it.
YOUR TRAINER, LORNA OLITCH
More than training cues: a better way to understand each other.
I help dog owners turn everyday challenges into chances to communicate, play and build confidence. We’ll work in the places your dog actually lives and walks, so new skills can make sense in your day.
My demo dog, Peepuno, reminds me every day that learning can be joyful, curious and full of connection.
Email lorna@goodcalmdogtraining.com
LOCAL, IN-HOME SUPPORT
Serving Chilliwack and nearby Fraser Valley communities
Sessions are available in Chilliwack, Sardis, Yarrow, Cultus Lake, Vedder and Garrison Crossing, Greendale, Hope, Agassiz and Abbotsford outside downtown. Ask Lorna about your neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked questions
Calm, connected, consistent.
Private dog training in Chilliwack & the Fraser Valley
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