The Dog Mamaa
Dog Training Toronto | Calm, Confident Dogs Start Here
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Premium in‑home & virtual training for puppies, everyday manners, and reactive dogs.
Based in downtown Toronto, we offer in‑home dog training across St. Lawrence Market, Distillery District, King West, Liberty Village, and surrounding areas.
At The Dog Mamaa, we use science‑based, positive‑reinforcement methods to help you raise a confident, well‑behaved dog or transform a reactive, fearful one. Each training plan is tailored to your dog’s unique needs and your home environment, from puppy foundations to behaviour rehab, we’ve got you covered.

" Gabrielle worked wonders with my dog, Coco. From the very first session, it was clear that Coco was not only enjoying the training but thriving under Gabrielle's guidance. One of our primary goals was to improve Coco's loose leash walking, and the progress we made was remarkable. Coco went from being a bit unruly on the leash to walking like a pro, thanks to Gabrielle's patient and effective techniques." - Coco & Cris

Why Choose The Dog Mamaa
Certified Specialist
With a BSc in Science, certification from the Karen Pryor Academy, and recognized as a CAPDT, I bring over 10 years of experience helping dogs of all breeds and backgrounds.
Support That Actually Sticks
You’ll get judgment‑free, empathetic coaching during sessions and between them-because real progress happens when you’re supported all the way.
No fear. No punishment. Ever. We use modern positive‑reinforcement methods backed by the Karen Pryor Academy and trusted by behaviour professionals.
Read more about Our Values.
Force Free, Science Based Training
In-Home & Virtual Options
I come to you in your own home-where the behaviour happens. Don’t live downtown? No problem-our virtual training provides the same high‑level support wherever you are.
Tailored for Your Dog, Not a Cookie‑Cutter Program
Behaviour modification is complex. Your dog’s personality, history, and environment matter. That’s why we design 100% personalized training plans for your unique needs.
Accessible Excellence
Humane, high‑quality dog training shouldn’t mean unreachable pricing. We offer a range of services at competitive rates to help you find the right fit for your dog and budget.
Happy Clients & Happier Dogs
Real Dogs, Real Results
See how confident, calm dogs -and their happy humans - transformed with The Dog Mamaa

Faisal, Zahra & Chai
We absolutely loved working with Gabrielle, who did an amazing job training our golden retriever, Chai.
She really has a knack for communicating with dogs and their owners.
Gabrielle's lessons were clear and her clicker training method worked wonders. She helped us understand how to better communicate with Chai, which has made a world of difference.
The lesson plans were easy to follow, and Gabrielle was always patient and encouraging, even when we had questions or needed extra help. Chai responded so well to her training, and we're thrilled with the results.
What set her apart for us was the fact that we could email her questions at any time and she would help us with detailed responses right away. A terrific teacher!

Nat & Momo
Highly recommend!
Gabrielle's personalized approach and intuitive guidance in reactive dog rehabilitation have greatly boosted both me and my pup Momo's confidence during our walks. With her kind support and extensive knowledge of dog behavior, Momo has made remarkable progress. After completing five sessions, her training was able to significantly reduce his anxiety around triggers and decrease his overall reactivity.
Thank you again for your exceptional training services!

Jen & Fae
It was VERY important to my husband and myself that we got a trainer who had experience with dogs of her background, was positive reinforcement, and was able to come to us and work with us one-on-one. Gabby check marked all our boxes and more! She showed us how to teach Fae to be a more confident dog, and showed us how to work with Fae to obtain our training goals. To help us, she wrote down each lesson that we worked on so we can refer to it when we needed a reminder. She helped us so much, and I recommend her to EVERYONE who is looking for an awesome trainer. I look forward to working with her again to work on new training skills


"Sage and I loved working with Gabrielle! She was able to identify some of Sage’s anxieties and structure training to build her confidence with being in a new environment, and my confidence with leading my pup with patience and positive reinforcement. We’ll continue practicing everything we learned in foundations and leash reactivity training, all thanks to Gabrielle’s help and support. Highly recommend her services - we couldn’t have made such great progress without her. Thank you Gabrielle!!!"
- Sage & Jenny
Credentials Matter!
BSc., KPA (Karen Pryor Academy Professional Dog Trainer) ,Recognized by the CAPDT (Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers), Micheal Shikashio Dog Aggression Master Course through Aggressivedog.com





Gabrielle Messuti, BSc., KPA CTP, CAPDT, Founder of The Dog Mamaa
My journey with dogs began in 2015 at a busy Toronto dog daycare, where I discovered that so many behaviour issues stem from misunderstanding why a dog reacts - not just how. With a BSc in Science (minor in Psychology), I dove into positive‑reinforcement methods, earning certification from the Karen Pryor Academy and recognition by the CAPDT.
Today, at The Dog Mamaa, I combine that training with 10 years of hands‑on experience working with puppies, fearful dogs, and reactive dogs in downtown Toronto homes. I believe every dog deserves a confident, enriched life and every owner deserves clear, compassionate guidance to get there.
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