Dog Training in East Toronto, including East York, Leaside, Leslieville, Riverdale, the Danforth and The Beaches
Also Serving: Don Mills, Willowdale, Forest Hill, Bayview, Bridal Path, Cricket Club, Hoggs
Hollow, York Mills
✔ Grand Master Trainer
✔ Bark Busters Certified
Meet Monica Simpson
Since 2006, I’ve transformed over 3,000 dogs and families across Toronto. As a Grand Master Trainer and Behaviour Therapist, I bring a unique perspective shaped by my professional background in psychiatry and my Master of Health Science in Health Care Administration and Management. While human behaviour is incredibly interesting, I recognized early that dog behaviour holds equally fascinating complexities. My expertise in understanding behaviour patterns and systemic change translates perfectly into helping families transform their relationships with their dogs.
After adopting a rescue German Shepherd named May with serious behavioural issues, I discovered that my own training methods, which had worked with my other dogs, simply weren’t enough. Skeptical but desperate, I turned to Bark Busters and experienced an immediate shift in hope and understanding. That pivotal moment, when my trainer suggested I might have a gift for this work, became the catalyst for an 20-year career dedicated to helping families. As a certified Behaviour Therapist and Trainer, I specialize in changing the relationships between people and their dogs, understanding that proper communication can literally save a dog’s life.
My mission is simple: help dog owners understand their canine companions so they can enjoy relaxed, happy dogs.
It is so rewarding to have the opportunity to change the relationships between people and their dogs. Life is a lot more fulfilling when you understand each other, and in the most serious situations, it can help save a dog’s life.
Ready to Transform Your Dog’s Life?
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No obligation, no pressure. Just help.
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Thousands of Dogs Trained In Toronto
In-Home Training
Certified Behaviour Therapist
Monica Specializes In
Puppy Training
Get off to a good start. Build solid habits before problems take hold.
Separation anxiety in dogs
Give your dog the confidence to stay calm and secure when alone.
Dog Aggression Issues
Create a peaceful home where your family, guests, and other dogs feel safe.
Leash Training
Make walks enjoyable again instead of a constant struggle.
Excessive Barking
Restore peace and quiet to your home without upsetting your neighbours.
Food Aggression
Feed multiple dogs safely without friction, tension, or worry.
Jumping on People
End the chaos at the door with calm, polite greetings.
General Dog Obedience Training
Build a stronger bond, improve your dog’s behaviour, and find peace of mind.
We Understand How Frustrating
Dog Behaviour Problems Can Be
Your dog means the world to you. But their behaviour is exhausting you.
- Your home feels like chaos every single day.
- Friends and family have stopped coming by.
- Walks turn into constant struggles.
- You’ve invested in classes, tried different tools and methods, and nothing has changed.
- The relentless barking drains your energy.
- Their aggressive moments leave you feeling worried.
- Seeing them panic when you leave is heartbreaking.
This isn’t sustainable. And it doesn’t have to be this way.
Why Our Approach Works Where Others Fail:
- In-home dog training addresses real-world behaviours
- No punishment-based methods
- Tools and techniques designed to work long-term, not just mask the problem
- We train you, not just your dog
- Results often visible in the first 2–2.5-hour session
- We offer Life Of Dog Support, which means you’re never alone
Toronto East Dog Owners Just Like You Are Finally Enjoying Well-Behaved Dogs
— Tofer Whitmire, Toronto
— Karin Dresher, Toronto
Neighbourhoods Monica Serves in East Toronto
Monica Simpson trains dogs in your own home, right where the behaviour happens. Here is what she sees most often across the East Toronto neighbourhoods she covers.
Dog Training in Leslieville
Leslieville packs a lot of dogs into a small area. Narrow sidewalks, busy patios and constant foot traffic on Queen Street East give reactive dogs plenty to react to. Monica works in your home and on your own street, so your dog learns to walk past the things that set them off in the place it actually happens.
Dog Training in Riverdale
Riverdale dogs get a lot of off-leash time and a lot of company. If your dog pulls hard on the way to the park, ignores the recall once the leash comes off, or guards toys and food at home, Monica sorts out the leadership issue behind it rather than drilling commands in a class.
Dog Training on the Danforth
Apartment and semi living on and around Danforth Avenue makes barking everyone’s problem. Monica handles door barking, buzzer barking, separation anxiety and neighbour complaints in the home where the barking starts, usually with results inside the first session.
Dog Training in East York
East York families call Monica for the everyday things that wear you down. Jumping on guests, stealing food off counters, pulling on leash and squabbles between two dogs in the same house. She trains the whole family together so everyone handles the dog the same way.
Dog Training in Leaside
Leaside has quiet streets and a lot of new puppies. Monica sets puppies up properly from the start with house training, crate work, biting and chewing, and calm greetings, so you never grow into the harder problems.
Dog Training in The Beaches
The boardwalk, the off-leash park and the summer crowds test every dog in The Beaches. Monica helps with dog to dog aggression, leash reactivity and recall around distractions, and she comes to you so your dog is never learning in a room full of strangers.
Monica also serves Don Mills, Willowdale, Forest Hill, Bayview, Bridal Path, Cricket Club, Hoggs Hollow and York Mills. Every program comes with the Life Of Dog Support Guarantee. Call 905-853-0195 to talk through what is going on with your dog.
FAQs
How much does training cost?
We offer a one-time fee that includes your initial assessment, training sessions, and Life Of Dog Support. Pricing depends on your specific needs. Call 905-853-0195 for a free quote, or book a consultation to discuss your situation.
How quickly will I see results?
Do you train all breeds and ages?
What if my dog is aggressive? Is training safe?
Aggression is one of our specialties. Each Bark Busters trainer is trained on our unique “Stand Rite No Bite” system, and must pass a test to make sure they know how to safely approach aggressive situations. We use safe, effective communication techniques, and coach the humans on how to address the root cause of aggression to create lasting change.
Why in-home training instead of group classes?
What does the "Life Of Dog Support Guarantee" really mean?
Do I need special equipment like bark collars?
How long are training sessions?
What areas do you serve?
Monica offers dog training services in East Toronto, including East York, Leaside, The Beaches, Don Mills, Willowdale, Forest Hill, Bayview, Bridal Path, Cricket Club, Hoggs
Hollow, York Mills.