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Our mission is to help dogs be healthy, content and competent members of society and well behaved members of your family so that everyone can enjoy a fun and fulfilling life.
Walking your dog shouldn't be a battle. At SouthPaw Canine Academy, we believe in a balanced training approach that prioritizes clear communication over noise. We move beyond treats and hope, providing you with the technical skills and structured foundation required for your everyday. By proofing behaviours in the real-world environments of your neighbourhood, we ensure results that hold up under pressure -not just in a quiet living room.
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Head Trainer & Founder
Who we are
Brad Barlow
Brad is the Founder and Head Trainer behind SouthPaw Canine Academy, dedicated to helping owners build calm, confident, well-mannered dogs - especially those struggling to have an enjoyable walk.
His professional training career began with the adoption of a reactive Great Dane named Lucy in 2012- a dog who reshaped not only his understanding of canine behaviour, but his entire career path. What started as a personal journey to help one dog quickly grew into a passion for supporting others facing similar challenges.
With over 12 years of professional experience, Brad is a balanced dog trainer who specializes in reactive dogs, leash issues, and behaviour challenges that make everyday life stressful. Through a thoughtful mix of structure, clear communication, and relationship-based training, clients learn how to understand their dog - not just manage them. The goal is simple: real-world results that last.
Brad has spent a lifetime immersed in the dog world, working across nearly every area imaginable - from grooming salons and boarding facilities to daycares and the show ring. That broad background, paired with ongoing education through countless online and in-person seminars on behaviour modification, training theory, and canine nutrition, allows for a well-rounded, practical approach tailored to each dog and owner.
At the heart of it all is a genuine love for dogs and the joys they bring. Training isn’t about perfection - it’s about confidence, clarity, and calm.
We Get It
the chaos of having an unruly dog - the anxious walks, the embarrassing behaviour, the exhausted feeling. We’ve been there, and we’re here to help.
Proven Methods
motivation-based methods that utilize a wide range of tools and techniques. There's no one-size-fits-all approach so neither is our training.
Our Promise
if we can’t help you move the needle, you don’t pay. Perfection is not guaranteed, but our full commitment is.
ready for a better walk?
Professional private dog training in London, Ontario. Clear guidance. Practical results. No fluff.