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parliamentpaws
Ottawa and Gatineau · Rockcliffe Park to the Glebe

Evening training walks for working breeds in the city.

One household per evening. Minimum one hour walk with training built into the walk.

Request a 15-minute call How it works
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Led by Dr. Margaret Saint-Laurent · PhD, neurobiology of behaviour
One
household
at a time
90 min
premium evening walk,
training included
5.0
on Google, grown
by word of mouth
PhD
in animal behaviour,
on every leash
1-2
dogs per household,
never a pack
What we do

The walk comes first.

Herding, hunting, retrieving and guarding breeds living in the city, with owners who work long days.

Evening training walks

At least an hour and a half, one household, up to two dogs, training included. Loose-leash walking, calm greetings, settling on busy streets. A written note after every walk. See pricing.

Puppy foundations

From 4 months. Leash, recall, settling and city exposure before habits set.

Behaviour consults

Reactivity, pulling, jumping, barking. A plan for your dog and your street.

Drop-in visits

A walk, water and company at your home while you are out.

Cat care

Quiet visits at home, feeding, litter and play, for the independent ones.

The Parliament Paws method

Most "bad behaviour" is a need that has not been met.

A working dog with nowhere to work finds its own job. Evening walks give it one, in the real city, and the calm follows you home.

01
Call
A free 15-minute call. One introductory slot per evening.
02
Meet
A visit at your home. Keys, routine, and what you want to change.
03
Walk
First evening walk within the week. A written note when we are back.
"One household at a time. Up to two dogs, one handler, an evening in the city."
Founder
Dr. Margaret
Saint-Laurent
Your dog's handler

A scientist who happens to love your dog.

I earned a PhD in the neurobiology of behaviour, then found the best place to use it was on a leash, not in a lab. I started Parliament Paws to give working breeds in Ottawa and Gatineau the evening work they were bred for.

I walk every dog myself. Flat collar or harness, reward-based, on the streets and paths your dog already lives with. You get the dog you hoped for when you come home.

PhD, neurobiology of behaviour
Registered business
English and French
Where I walk

From Rockcliffe Park to Hull.

Rockcliffe ParkThe GlebeNew EdinburghManor ParkSandy HillHull

Nearby but not listed? Ask on the call.

Word of mouth

What clients say.

Read our Google reviews →
★★★★★
Google review

"I attended Margaret’s Puppy Training. I learned a lot about puppy natures and how I should treat mine. She is very friendly to both puppies and owners, and is knowledgeable about dog trainings. I can highly recommend Margaret."

KA
Ken Ara
Puppy training
★★★★★
Google review

"Very friendly and flexible, I have seen my dog’s behavior improving after only couple of sessions! Thank you."

CB
Cyril Bulvestre
Behaviour sessions
★★★★★
Google review

"Great price"

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Walks
Start here

Request a free 15-minute call.

Tell me about your dog, your street and your evenings. One introductory call per evening, so reply times are honest.

Call or text (438) 700-8371 info@parliamentpaws.ca
Ottawa and Gatineau·Evenings, one household at a time·Pay by e-transfer
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