History
Animal training has been a part of Janelle’s life since the time she was 12 years old. Initially starting with riding, training, and eventually competing with horses in show jumping when she got her first dog with behavioural issues it started her down a path to finding the most reliable and successful methods for dog training that are based in science vs anecdotal evidence.
Skai’s the Limit Training opened in 2016 originally as an “in your own home” training business. Since then it has grown and now runs in various locations indoor, outdoor, and some virtual classes as well. Janelle holds her CTDI Certification and is working on completing her CPDT licensing. She has a passion for working breed dogs and always enjoys finding the best ways to get them to engage with their families.
Whether working with a hunting dog, a lap dog, or an active family pet we will put together a personalized plan and homework sheets to ensure the best chance of success for achieving your goals for your dog.
Get in touch
We at Skai’s the Limit know that finding the right trainer for you and your dog is a choice not to be taken lightly. That’s why we offer free online communication with our head trainer to walk through your needs, the scope of your goals, and find the right class for you.
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Trainers
Head Trainer
Janelle Gould
With a passion for active and working breeds, Janelle uses only methods that are well-researched and peer reviewed to ensure only the most up-to-date methods are being used to build and grow the training relationship between you and your dog. Originally coming from a background with horses, Janelle soon expanded to work with our canine companions. As she grew in experience and knowledge in the industry, she also joined the veterinary field to gain a wider understanding of the and wellness practices in order to ensure she is able to provide training and advice that will align with today’s health practices and standards from your veterinarian.
Activities & Affiliations
• CTDI (Certified Trick Dog Instructor)
• VMA (Veterinary Medical Assistant)
Trainer-in-training
Maya Yerichuk
Maya grew up in Edmonton teaching her two goofy Portuguese Water Dogs tricks and obedience and has recently completed her CTDI certification course. She met Janelle through her interest in training and behavior and since then they have connected over their passion for science-based training and animal behavior. Maya is currently working towards a degree in Animal Health with a major in Companion and Performance Animals and brings an educated perspective to her training outlook and methods. As she begins to gain more experience teaching clients, you will begin to see Maya take more of a leadership role in some of our classes. Her current interests in training are focused on trick training and puppy raising, and is quickly mastering problem behaviors as well.. We can’t wait to see her skills become more integrated into our classes!!
Partner
Kai
There would be no “Skai’s the Limit” without Kai. Born in 2016, Kai is a standard Australian Shepherd that was adopted by Janelle to be her training partner in crime. Whether he is testing a dog’s social skills, allowing puppies to jump all over him, or competing in the next new sport Janelle has decided to try, you are likely to meet him at some point if you are training. “Superstar” is too much of an understatement to describe him!
Education
Do More With Your Dog
Trick Dog Title
Herding Dog Association
Herding Instinct Test
Activities & Affiliations
Agility
Puller Sport
Novice Barn Hunter
Sheep Herder Extraordinaire
