Who we are:
Boardandtrain.ca is operated by DueNorth Dog Training Academy. DueNorth is a multifaceted organization, just north of Peterborough, specializing in caring for and training of our canine fellows.
With respect to training our head trainer Pat Robertson writes:  
I’ve been training dogs since I was a kid. I trained my first dog at the age of 12 years and got first place in a class of adults! I got serious about training 30 years ago when I got into horses. Horses became unwieldy with a growing family and a nursing career, so training dogs and kids became my focus. With the kids grown I really got serious about dog training over 25 years ago. Dog training has for me grown from hobby to a passion (some say obsession) and to full time career.

Throughout this evolution I have experimented with every method of training conceivable. You name the method, I’ve been to a seminar, workshop training class or webinar about it.  My dog library is comprehensive and well worn. Aggravating my obsession I also run a small boarding kennel and live with a number of my own dogs. (always less than 10)    So,  its dogs , dogs, dogs - 24 / 7 / 365. I know dogs! I have put all of these techniques to use with much success and have taken something from all of them, Having worked with so many dogs, I have learned that dogs, like people, all learn in different ways.


My passion and focus now is on helping others to become successful with goals they have for their dogs. My strength is in being able to assess the dog and owner’s learning styles and apply my background of training methods to attain success with every dog that comes to me.
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Clubs and associations come and go and through the years.  I am a Member or Former member of:
  • Canadian Kennel Club (20 year member award)
  • Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers
  • Flat Coated Retrievers Society of Canada
  • Flat Coated Retrievers Society of America
  • Founding Member of the Ontario Dog Trainers Group
  • Association of Humane Dog Trainers
  • Sporting Detection Dogs Association
  • Canine Good Neighbour - Evaluator
  • International Association of Canine Professionals  (Former member and one of the first to earn Certified Dog Trainer designation. Resigned to join CAPPDT instead. You can’t be everywhere! ) 
  • Peterborough and District Obedience Club - Past President (Resigned to focus on DueNorth Dog Training)
  • Ontario Federation of Sled Dog Sports (Resigned – I’m getting too old for that)

I hope that this lets you get to know me a little  and that I can meet with you to discuss your goals for your dog.