Calling all dog lovers!!
Are you ready for a crackerjack companion?
Below is information for one-on-one dog training sessions where every tail wag and high-five brings joy and progress!
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I am sharing some important, personal news. Due to unexpected health challenges that I’m facing, I have made the difficult decision to close my business.
I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the families that I have had the honour of working with.
It has been an absolute privilege to be trusted by you and to become part of your training journey.
To ensure that all my clients continue to feel supported, as well as families currently searching for trainers that use positive reinforcement, are ethical, humane, and keep up with current best practices, I will keep my Website and Facebook Page live for a few months to highlight training alternatives in Saskatchewan as well as further afield.
Thank you once again – I wish you all the very best!
Warmly, Teresa Untereiner IAABC ADT, Owner/Trainer of Crackerjack Canines
Alternate Trainers in Saskatoon and Regina
Holly Howat, Saskatoon
Holly has been training dogs professionally since 2007 and also works with Hub City Kennel and Obedience Club in group class settings.
She is a Karen Pryor Academy Puppy Start-Right Instructor Course Graduate.
She has also achieved high levels of accomplishments with her own dog, Chloe (SX – Sprinter Excellent Title, Novice Rally Title and Scent Work).
She will be open for Puppy Client Intake this fall.
For more information, please contact her at
Lynnsey Klassen, VTS-Behaviour, Saskatoon
Lynnsey is a Veterinary Behaviour Technician who is Fear Free Professional ELITE Certified, Low Stress Handling Silver Certified and works at the Forest Grove Veterinary Clinic with dogs and cats in Saskatoon.
For more information, you can find her full bio and contact info at
Jennifer Berg CDBC CCPDT-KA, Regina
Jennifer has over 20 years experience offering humane, ethical and current best practices dog training and behaviour modification.
She specializes in over-reactivity, fear, and anxiety-based behaviours, offering private consultations in-person (Regina) and online (across Canada).
For more information and to contact Jennifer, visit her website at
Lex Rowsell, Saskatoon
Starting in 2016, Lex began training in a volunteer capacity at Kitimat Animal Shelter and then at the Saskatoon SPCA using ethical, humane and positive training methods.
Lex gained experience with therapy dogs, reactivity, trick training, basic manners and puppy training.
Lex started their professional career in 2025 and is in the process of building their own dog training business. This fall, they will be attending Medicine Hat College’s Service Dog and Canine Studies Management course.
They are currently accepting clients on Friday evenings and weekends.
For more information, please contact Lex at 306-321-6560
Cats - Behaviour and Training
Tori Schlosser ABCCT FFCP, Regina
Tori is Fear Free certified and a Certified Cat Behaviour Trainer through the Animal Behaviour College.
You can find her bio and training information on her website at
I highly recommend these training options
Juliana DeWillems KPA CPT, CDBC
JW Dog Training offers one on one virtual training for: Reactivity, Fear & Aggression, Separation Anxiety, Grooming & Vet Help, Pain Assessments, New Puppy Help and Basic Training.
Juliana is also the author of the book, Manage It! Hacks for improving Your Dog’s Behavior.
You can find her bio and training information on her website at
Michael Shikashio CDBC
Michael is a World-Renowned Aggression Expert.
Among other resources for dog owners, he also offers a self-paced course for owners dealing with dog aggression at
Hannah Branigan - Faculty Member of Karen Pryor Academy, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy and Clicker Expo
Hannah is the author of Awesome Obedience and Podcaster Extraordinaire for “Drinking From The Toilet”.
You can read her bio and find training options at
Alexis Davison CPDT-KA, KPA CTP
UnChase! “Real-life Solutions for Dogs Who Chase”.
UnChase! Creator and Accredited Dog Behaviour Trainer, Alexis’ bio and training information is on her website at
Emily Larlham
Emily is a world renowned Professional Dog Trainer and runs Dogmantics Academy.
Check out her Kikopup YouTube Channel where she offers 400 free video tutorials covering behaviour, training and fun tricks to teach your dog.
You can find her bio and training information on her website at
Karen Pryor Academy
The Karen Pryor Academy website helps you find KPA Certified Training Partners who teach in-person and online (including in Canada) as well as offering programs, on-demand and real-time courses for dog enthusiasts and dog trainers.
For more information , please visit
Bhalu and BaastWho is Teresa Untereiner?
I am the owner of Crackerjack Canines and have been a professional dog trainer for 6 years. I believe in fostering a strong bond between you and your furry companion.
My approach is rooted in understanding canine behaviour and how we can better communicate with our furry friends. I’ll teach you to utilize fun, effective, humane and ethical methods that will motivate your pup to choose desired behaviours which will lead to a happier, more harmonious household.
Whether you’re dealing with basic obedience or more complex behavioural challenges, the methods I use emphasize compassion, patience, and fun for both you and your furry friend.
Join me in making your dog training experience a rewarding journey for everyone involved!
Why I prefer one-on-one dog training…
Although there are benefits to group classes, a lot of puppies and dogs don’t do as well as we’d like in these settings. Sometimes the dog’s response in these situations is neutral. However, more often than not, the pup either can’t settle down and looks hyper, or can look calm to the uneducated eye but is actually shutting down. These body language cues are signs the dog is experiencing over-arousal and unhealthy amounts of stress. The distractions, the noises, the scents can be overwhelming and creates an experience for the pup known as “flooding”. In this way, group classes can be highly anxiety provoking and you may end up with a dog who continues to struggle with challenges such as deeper fear, hyperactivity, aggression and avoidance to name a few. Lisa Desatnik wrote a really good article about the effects of flooding.
I prefer to teach in an environment that promotes the best comprehensive learning experience for both human and pup. As for puppy socialization needs, they can be met without group classes and I will guide you through this process. Overall I have found time after time that training works best for all dogs in one-on-one situations. This is why I love working individually with people and their dogs. It also allows me to meet the unique needs of each family and tailor one of my training programs just for you!
My Crackerjack accreditations
I am an Accredited Dog Trainer with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). I keep up with current best practices through educational opportunities such as Karen Pryor’s Puppy Start-Right Course for dog trainers, Grisha Stewart’s Predation Substitute Training course, the latest webinars on dog behaviour and training skills from IAABC and TAGteach International (founded by Julie Vargas PhD - daughter of B.F. Skinner, the father of modern behavioural science), the Modern Ethical Training (MET) Conference and Kelly Fahey’s Puppy Summit.
I’m also grateful for every family that I’ve worked with as a professional dog trainer over the past 5 years. I learn something from every person, family and dog I work with. I can’t wait to meet, teach and learn with you!
“Teresa takes the time to understand the motivation of challenging animal behaviour and then provides clear and sensitive guidance.”
~Megan Clark & Maggie
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