Real Life Training for Dogs With Big Feelings in Ottawa, Ontario
I am passionate about helping dogs learn to manage their big feelings. My goal is to teach your dog how to come back to earth so that you can go on more adventures together.
Logan Beauregard
CPDT-KA, B.Ed. B.Sc.
My name is Logan Beauregard (he/him/his, il/lui) and I am the owner/founder of Moonbeam Dog Training.
I like to think of myself as a teacher of the subject of dog training. My goal is to help you understand your dog and to live in cooperation with them. I appreciate my human students just as much as my dog students and I love to adjust my strategies based on what the human learners need most.
I specialize in training dogs with big feelings, often called reactive dogs, whether they are afraid, excited, or something else. I want these dogs to learn to calm down, handle their big feelings better, and get to explore more of the world with their devoted humans by their side.
Qualifications:
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Certified Family Dog Mediator
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Certified Fear-Free Trainer
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Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
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Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) for Intermediate/Senior Science & Biology
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Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience
"I've been fostering and adopting rescued dogs since 1998. We've adopted middle-aged and senior dogs, as well as dogs with higher emotional needs. While I feel like a decently knowledgeable dog mom, Logan has tremendous and invaluable expertise.
He observes dog reactions and behaviours that I don't. His approach is positive and focused on rewards, never punitive. He helps us build trust with our dog and help them feel safe, rather than ever dominating them."
- Heather B. & Skye
People-shy Skye being her comfortable bossy self asking for more treats from Logan during a lesson.
How Training With Me Works
I run private dog training lessons in the comfort of your home and neighbourhood and group dog training classes at an outdoor location during the summer.
I serve the neighbourhoods of Nepean, Barrhaven, Riverside South and Kanata South. I have limited availability for lessons outside of my service area and those are subject to a travel fee.
Currently I run lessons on Monday and Tuesday afternoons/evenings and Rainbow Field Trips every second Thursday evening.
In September 2026, I will be adding lessons and Rainbow Field Trips on Saturdays.
What kind of big feelings does your dog have?
Dog Training Methods
I take your dog's entire history into account when designing your training plan. Every program starts with a Mission Control Consult where we discuss your dog's prior Learning, their current and past Environment, their Genetics, and their Self. We discuss your goals for your dog and I then come up with a training plan to help you reach those goals as a team. If I feel that your goals are unrealistic, I will let you know, and we will discuss alternatives to help your dog live their best life.
I use exclusively fear free methods and aim to reduce Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in all of the dogs that I train. I follow the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) approach to dog training with an emphasis on managing the environment in order to help your dog make different choices.
For dogs with very big feelings (fear and/or aggression), I focus on counter conditioning to help shift your dog's feelings about their triggers. Once they are able to think and make choices, I use a combination of positive reinforcement (giving them something they like) and, rarely, negative punishment (removing access to what they like) in order to shift their behaviour.
I do not use punitive devices like choke chains, prong collars, electronic/shock collars, or ultrasonic devices. I do not use physical force, pain or intimidation to get your dog to comply.
I use tools like leashes, harnesses, and sometimes head halters to gently physically limit your dog’s choices until they can make them on their own. I may also use visual barriers to limit your dog’s exposure especially if they are getting overwhelmed.
My Human Touch
I believe in high quality human-to-human communication. All of my emails, social media posts, blog posts, website pages, and client notes are written by Logan. I do use automated emails for logistical things like reminders but the content is 100% human.
As of 2026, Moonbeam is a one person operation with Logan wearing all of the hats.
This means that it may take me 48-72 hours to reply to your message - I appreciate your understanding :)