I’m a positive reinforcement based trainer with 2 decades of experience in animal training & behaviour in both canine and equestrian fields. My training and experience include Guide & Service Dog public access and medical alert, CKC obedience sports pre-novice through utility, CKC Canine Good Neighbour Programs, Scent Detection, Family Pet Obedience, and Separation Anxiety.
My dog and I are a Certified Service Dog team in BC and NS. We keep our skills sharp with performance dog sports, working our way up to the utility level in CKC Obedience, dabbling in Rally O, tricks, paddleboarding, and other dog related shenanigans.
My formal education and training includes the following:
Instructor Training & Coaching Mentorship with Janice Gunn (et al.) at TNT Training Centre in Aldergrove, BC.
CKC Competition & Rally Obedience with Janice Gunn (et al.) at TNT Training Centre in BC.
Service Dog Foundations and Medical Alert Training with Andy Krzus (et al.). at Obediece Unleashed in Mission, BC.
Veterinary Assistant Program at WCCHC in Abbotsford, BC.
Canadian Equestrian Federation Level 1 at KPU Langley, BC.
National Coaching Certificate Program in KPU Langley, BC.
Service Dog Training Institute Foundations with Donna Hill Vancouver Island, BC
Service Dog Foundations with Carol Millman Port Coquitlam, BC.
Successful completion of Public Access Assessment with Justice Institute of BC.
Currently, I’m working towards my CCPDT-KA.
