About Us
Hi! I'm Paige and I am the sole owner and Head Trainer of 896 Dog Training. I have been working as a credentialed professional since 2021, and continue my education through current seminars and courses backed by the most up to date, evidence based methodology. I am certified as a Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP), and obtain a current Canine First Aid certificate. Education is powerful, and critical in this unregulated industry! I am committed to investing in continued learning. I currently also hold a professional certification with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA), but have chosen to not be represented by this organization anymore due to their latest policy updates that allow the use of aversive tools (shock collars, prong collars) to be used by their professionals. I am and always will be an ethical and humane trainer who prioritizes the wellbeing of my clients, both human and dog.
In 2020 I adopted Bennett who was around 6 months old, who started displaying behaviours I did not know how to work with. Seeking training help, I found myself immersed in the dog world and realizing this passion that would become my career. Bennett is the reason this is my profession, why I am passionate about fear free training, and the one who gives me a soft spot for the misunderstood, sensitive dogs.
At 896 Dog Training, my goal is to work along side dog guardians providing ethical, positive reinforcement based training, support, and guidance. I aim to create an empathetic and judgement free zone, where we work as a team to work towards your training goals!
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Our Team
Meet the people and animals you'll be interacting with when working with us!
Honourable mention to Bennett, Phil, and Simba who you wont see in sessions, but support the team in their own special ways 🧡
Paige Prendergast
Head Trainer & Owner
Owner and head trainer of 896! You will find her leading all your sessions, responding to your emails and inquiries, and being the ultimate snack lady / personal cheerleader.
Mary Prendergast
Ring Leader of the PrenderPack and Paige’s partner in crime, they are the support system that keeps us all afloat! You can find them handling our working animals during sessions, helping nervous dogs make a new friend, and accidentally being your dog’s favourite human.
Angus
Commonly referred to as “Gus” or one of his silly nicknames, you can find him assisting sessions, being our go to for helping other dogs make friends and build social skills, and being the resident vibe guy!
Max
Maxxy is our senior boy who thinks he’s 2, not 10! You can find him assisting sessions, tagging along walks as the calm friend, and requesting a raise in snack payment everyday.
Bonnie
At 896 we also have valued working cats! You can find Bonnie assisting sessions, providing calm comfort to nervous dogs, and requesting snuggles along the way.
Clyde
Confident in any environment around any animal, you can find Clyde assisting sessions, helping dogs make their first cat friend, and being the ultimate Cookie Monster.