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Grounded in science

Delivered with love

our mission, beliefs, and values

 MISSION
To provide the people of Powell River with dog training and behaviour modification services that enhance your ability to live comfortably, safely, and happily with your dogs.

BELIEFS
  • Our special relationship with dogs is precious and should be valued and protected.  
  • Dog training and behaviour modification should be based on positive reinforcement principles and methods without the use of pain, fear, or intimidation.
 
VALUES
  • I strive for excellence and continue to pursue further education and learning, always expanding my knowledge and skills so that I can share my learning with you.
  • I conduct my business with honesty, transparency and integrity and treat my human and canine clients with consideration and respect.
  • I treat individuals of all species with kindness and compassion.    
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credentials

  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers​ (Certificate Number 1185355)
  • ​Certified Training Partner (KPACTP), Karen Pryor Academy​​ (Graduated with distinction, December 2014)

Professional Memberships

  • Supporting member, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants​
  • Professional member, Grisha Stewart's Animal Building Blocks Academy

Recent Continuing Education

This is a partial list of workshops, seminars, and courses I have participated in recently.
  • Practical Puppy Training Instructor's Course with Chirag Patel, internationally renowned dog trainer. The Dog Training Barn, Banbury, England (7 day in person course, August 2019)
  • How to Work Aggression Cases A - Z with Michael Shikasio, CDBC. Dog Trainers Connection (5 week online course, May - June 2019)
  • Cutting Corners to Loose Leash Walking with Denise Fenzi. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy (webinar, February 2019)
  • Control without Conflict: An Introduction to Impulse Control with Deb Jones, Ph.D. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy (webinar, February 2019)
  • Tricks with a Purpose with Sara Brueske, KPACTP. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy (6 week online course, February - March 2019)
  • Stanger Danger: Dog to Human Aggression with Michael Shikasio, CDBC. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy (2 webinars, January 2019)
  • Training Real Life Recalls with Chrissi Schranz. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy (webinar, January 2019)
  • Feelings Change: Desensitization and Counter-conditioning with Nancy Tucker, CDBC. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy (6 week online course, October - November 2018) 
  • BC SPCA Animal Behaviour Science Symposium (2 day workshop, Vancouver, BC, June 2018)
  • Aggression in Dogs: Safety, Defensive Handling, and Training with Michael Shikasio, CDBC and Trish MacMillan Loehr, CPDT-KA, CDBC  (two day workshop, Sequim, Washington, October 2017)
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Testimonials
  • PRIVATE TRAINING
    • Register for Private Training
    • PUPPY POWER PACKAGE >
      • Register for Puppy Power Package
  • GROUP CLASSES
    • C0VID-19 Health and Safety Measures
    • Puppy Power >
      • Register for Puppy Power
    • Teen Tyrants >
      • Register for Teen Tyrants
    • The Nose Knows
    • Class Policies
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • WELCOME BEST FRIENDS CLIENTS!
    • THE 4 PILLARS
  • THE HUMAN END OF THE LEASH
    • Yes to Positive Reinforcement!
    • On Your Mark!
    • Cue Tips!
    • I Shall Release You!
  • PUPPY POWER
    • Take a Puppy Quiz!
    • The First 16 Weeks
    • Socializing Your Puppy - Overview!
    • Socializing Your Puppy with People!
    • Socializing Your Puppy with Dogs
    • Handling
    • Foundation Skills! >
      • Check-Ins!
      • The Name Game
  • WELCOME TO TEEN TYRANTS!
    • Teen Tyrants Week 1 >
      • Calling All Dogs! Recall
      • That doggie's not for you!
      • Four on the floor!
    • Teen Tyrants Foundation Skills >
      • Checking In
      • Yielding to leash pressure
      • The Name Game!
      • Food manners and leave it
      • Wait
      • Targeting