Meet Your Guide
Gary - Founder and Head Trainer
Hi, I'm Gary, the dedicated mind behind Mason's Way Dog Training Solutions.
Studying Behavioural Psychology at McMaster University initiated my passion for Animal Behaviour. In 2009, I opened my first Rescue & Sanctuary, and immediately immersed myself in packs of 30-40 "unfixable" dogs.
What an unbelievable journey it's been!
Mason, my Border Collie sidekick, became the first Founding Pack member in 2010, and has been one of several pivotal helpers that assisted me over the years. Together we have transformed the lives of 1,500+ dogs, and counting.
The lessons learned from Mason, along with a dedicated pack of 30+ canine helpers, helped me create the incredible A PET, RESTED™ & Mind Over Muscle™ techniques and methods I now teach today.
Our mission is to achieve 10,000 success stories through our proven, neuroscience-powered training methods.
How Neuroscience Drives Change
Traditional training fights your dog’s survival wiring.
I partner with it—rewiring neural pathways to shift from panic to peace.
Dogs labelled “untrainable” aren’t doomed—they’re stuck in survival mode. My neuroscience-first methods shift them into a calm, thinking “Pet Brain,” unlocking real, lasting change.
Transform reactivity into calm response
Convert anxiety loops into confidence circuits
Build lifelong focus via brain-first drills
MIND OVER MUSCLE
Meet The Team
Our four-legged co-trainers aren’t just cute mascots—they’re living, breathing proof that neuroscience-first methods work. Each member plays an important role in strengthening your dog's journey!
Together, this pack continues to grow, and fuel our mission in Collingwood & beyond:
rewiring 10,000 misunderstood dogs and teaching you how to do the same.
From Mason’s calm-confidence leadership, to Skye’s high-octane threshold-testing, the steady wisdom of Murphy, and the powerful play coordinators Oti & protege Nicky—each member has an important job helping teach our Mind Over Muscle™ approach.
Past legends like Xena, Jimmy & Eddie pioneered our A PET, RESTED™ pillars—showing that no dog is unfixable, and every dog has incredible potential!
Mason
CEO, mentor, original pack leader & blueprint for calm confidence.
Skye
Personal trainer, high-energy guide & master of breaking barriers.
Oti
Wrestle liaison & steady co-trainer who taught us patience is power.
Nicky
Puppy protégé who reminds us every day the importance of goofing around.
Murphy
Fun police, social facilitator & ambassador for high-drive breeds.
Watch Mason, Skye & co. demonstrate the very principles that can change your dog’s life
The 10,000 Dog
CHALLENGE
Each year, thousands of loving dogs are labeled “too aggressive,” “too anxious,” or “too much.”
I refuse to let them be written off.
My vision: 10,000 transformed minds
—and you can help.
Will you help us reach 10,000 success stories?
