Freedom Dog Philosophy
The goal at Freedom Dog is to support your dog and you as you navigate your relationship.
Coaching dog guardians on how to meet their dog’s needs, fulfill natural behaviours and build optimism, while helping their dog learn how to fit into the human world.
I want both you and your dog to feel free from stress, fear, frustration and anxiety and to find the path forward that meets both of your needs.
Eileen Lindquist BSc CDBC FFCP(Trainer)
I am a behaviour consultant and dog trainer in Spruce Grove, Alberta (rural, Parkland County). I have my certification as a Dog Behaviour Consultant through the IAABC (International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants), held my certification as a professional dog trainer through the CCPDT (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers) for almost a decade and am a Certified Fear Free Animal Trainer through Fear Free Pets.
With over a decade of experience in every spectrum of dog behaviour and specifically consulting on challenging behaviours, I bring nuance to hands on work with dogs that is unique. I have learned from thousands of dogs, each of them teaching me something new, many of them extreme outliers of behaviour challenges.
I am committed to effective force free training methods and errorless learning techniques. This translates into how I work with humans as well. My practice is inclusive, I strive to meet all individuals with compassion and flexibility to suite their life.
I am continually updating my knowledge and reflecting on my approach to ensure I employ the most progressive and welfare-centered techniques. I am also dedicated to supporting a community of dog professionals seeking industry regulation where there is currently none.
Our Freedom Dogs
If you come for a consultation at our location or your puppy joins us for remedial socialization daycare you may get to meet one of our band of misfits. They all help in various ways and have each helped shape me as a trainer.
Jord (Jordan)
Right Hand Dog
Jordan is a rescue form Northern Alberta and was surviving as a feral dump dog until she was caught. Slowly building trust with her was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
She has taught me so much it can’t fit in a short paragraph. It couldn’t even fit in a book. She has worked by my side, will tell me when I am wrong, and stand by me when I need her. If dogs could get a training certification she would pass the test.
Jord is the main greeter, helper, side kick. She would like you to have hot dogs in your pockets.
Kit (Kitsune)
Flirty Confidence Builder
Kitsune came into rescue after a traumatic event, neophobic but whip smart and with enough energy and endurance to run all day.
Kitsune taught me work. Putting in the work, training, desensitizing, everything, split down as small as I could, repetitive, starting over when something triggered a memory that sent her back to the beginning, work.
Kit is an expert at appeasing dogs to get what she wants, she has grown into a truly kind and empathetic dog.
Lyric (Savage Beast)
She is just a (8 year old) BABY
The newest member of our band is the smallest, the craziest and by far the most vocal and opinionated! She came from a hoarding situation and we continue to work with our veterinarian to help her overcome generalized anxiety.
She does not help with any training but does help exercise visiting dogs and makes us laugh all day long. She is a weird little bug and we love her.
You’ll find Lyric either napping, hiding, or playing so hard no one can keep up with her.
Our Acreage
Conveniently only minutes from the Anthony Henday on the Yellowhead, west of Edmonton.
Half acre fenced dog yard
15 plus acres of field to explore
All boarding/day-train is in-home
Freedom Dog Training & Behaviour 