Grounded in science

Delivered with love

 mission, beliefs, and values
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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, and intimidation.

VALUES

  • I strive for excellence and am committed to ongoing learning and education, 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, respect, and kindness. ​

CREDENTIALS

​Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), Karen Pryor Academy​​. Graduated with distinction, December 2014.  The Karen Pryor Academy is a respected dog training academy that adheres to the highest standards in the industry. A KPA CTP is a graduate of the Dog Trainer Professional Program. In order to graduate, KPA CTP's must demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge and hands-on skills both training dogs and teaching people.   

I am covered by professional liability insurance through the Pet Professional Insurance Program, Prolink.​

Professional Memberships

Continuing Education

Behaviour
  • Aggression in Dogs Master Course, Michael Shikashio, CDBC, Aggressive Dog, online course, in progress
  • Behaviour Modification for Reactivity, Sharon Carroll, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy. Workshop (online), auditor level, February 2021
  • Management for Reactive Dogs, Amy Cook, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 6 week online course taken at the bronze (auditor) level, January 2021
  • Dealing with the Bogeyman, - Helping Fearful Reactive and Stressed Dogs, Amy Cook, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy,6 week online course taken at the gold (full participant) level, December 2020 to January 2021
  • Is it fear, anxiety or something else? Sharon Carroll, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, December 2020
  • Conference Unleashed
  • How to Work Aggression Cases A - Z , Michael Shikasio, CDBC., Dog Trainers Connection, 5 week online course,  May - June 2019
  • Transforming Triggers into Cues, Kathy Sdao, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Workshop (online), auditor level, September 2020
  • Home Alone: Treating Separation Anxiety, Nancy Tucker, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Self-Study course, Spring 2020
  • Probiotics for Behavioural Health, Jessica Hekman, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, April 2020
  • Preventing and Handling Mild Noise Sensitivity, Amy Cook, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Pet Professional Program Workshop (online), April 2020
  • Dogs that Guard their Owners, Michael Shikashio, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, January 2020
  • Denise Fenzi's Circle Method: Advanced Techniques for Reactivity, Over-Arousal, and Problem Solving, Webinar, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, August 2019
  • Denise Fenzi's Circle Method for Basic Reactivity and Over Arousal, Denise Fenzi, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, August 2019
  • Fix It: Effective Behaviour Change, Sarah Stremming. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, six week online course taken at the bronze (auditor) level, February - March 2019
  • Stanger Danger: Dog to Human Aggression,  Michael Shikasio, CDBC. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinars - Parts 1 and 2, January 2019
  • BC SPCA Animal Behaviour Science Symposium, in person 2 day  workshop, Vancouver, BC, June 2018​
  • Feelings Change: Desensitization and Counter-conditioning ,Nancy Tucker, CDBC. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 6 week online course taken at the gold (full participant) level, October - November 2018
  • Aggression in Dogs: Safety, Defensive Handling, and Training, Michael Shikasio, CDBC and Trish MacMillan Loehr, CPDT-KA, CDBC, in person two day workshop, Sequim, Washington, October 2017
  • Introduction to Behaviour Adjustment Training (BAT), Grisha Stewart, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 6 week online course taken at the gold (full participant) level, January-February 2015
  • Behaviour Adjustment Training (BAT) Instructor Course, Grisha Stewart, Anchorage, Alaska, 5 day in-person course, August 2014

​Puppies 
  • Practical Puppy Training Instructor's Course, Chirag Patel, in person 7 day course at  The Dog Training Barn, Banbury, England August 2019
  • Baby Genius, Julie Daniels, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 6 week online course taken at the bronze (auditor) level, February - March 2020
  • The Perfect Puppy Class: Scheduling, Structure and Skills, Jennifer Summerfield, DVM, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Pet Professional Program Workshop (online)
  • Puppy Power! Building Confidence and Optimism, Julie Daniels, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Pet Professional Program Workshop (online)
  • Puppies: Toys and Building Appropriate Play, Sara Brueske, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Pet Professional Program Workshop (online)
  • The Developmental Stages of Puppies, Eve Laforest, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Pet Professional Program Workshop (online) 
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Adolescents
  • Adolescent behaviour and development: What's going on in those teenage brains and what can we do about it? Chris Pachel, DVM, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, April 2020
  • Adolescent Dogs, Suzanne Clothier, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, November 2018
  • Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence, Sarah Stremming, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 6 week online course taken at the bronze (auditor) level

Other (Manners, Life Skills, Training Skills, Body Language and more) 
  • MicroSigns Dog Body Language Webinar: Would You Have Noticed? Katrien Lismont, Grisha Stewart's Dog Training School, Webinar, March 2021
  • Cue Tips, Kathy Sdao, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, May 2020
  • Capturing Behaviour, Michele Pouliot, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, May 2020
  • Really Real Relaxation, Suzanne Clothier, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, April 2020
  • Calling All Dogs, Chrissi Schranz, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 6 week online course taken at the bronze (auditor) level, February- March 2020
  • Gaming the System: Develop Your Creative Training Potential!, Denise Fenzi, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, January 2020
  • No-look Reinforcement: Keep your dog checking in, even when you've checked out, Nancy Tucker, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, December 2019
  • Practical Premack, Kathy Sdao, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, December 2019
  • Redefining Leadership, Denise Fenzi, Fenzi Dog sports Academy, Webinar, August 2019
  • Canine Body Language, Trish McMillan, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, March 2019
  • Beyond the Click: Adventures in +R2.0, Helene Lawler, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 6 week online course taken at the bronze (auditor) level, April-May 2019
  • Tricks with a Purpose, Sara Brueske, KPACTP. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 6 week online course taken at the gold (full participant) level, February - March 2019 
  • Cutting Corners to Loose Leash Walking, Denise Fenzi. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, February 2019
  • Control without Conflict: An Introduction to Impulse Control,  Deb Jones, Ph.D. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, February 2019
  • Training Real Life Recalls, Chrissi Schranz. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Webinar, January 2019
  • Knock Knock: From Chaos to Calm, Nancy Tucker, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 6 week online course taken at the bronze (auditor) level, August 2018
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Nosework and Tracking
  • Introduction to Nosework, Stacy Barnett, ​Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 6 week onlline course taken at the gold (full participant) level, February - March 2020
  • Foundation Tracking 1, Lucy Newton, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 6 week onlline course taken at the bronze (auditor) level, December 2018 - January 2019
  • Building Blocks of Nosework - Before Odour, Stacy Barnett, ​Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 6 week onlline course taken at the bronze (auditor) level, December 2018 - January 2019







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