Over 10 Years Experience:
Dog Trainer, Private Sessions
Behaviour Consulting, Private Sessions
Behaviour Modification, direct with dogs
Comprehensive Experience with dog social skills and communication
Extensive experience with Rescue and Rescue dogs, specifically feral and fearful dogs, socialization with other dogs and leash training working for one of Alberta’s largest rescue organizations
Certifications:
Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant (CDBC), 2024
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), 2016 – 2025
Certified Fear Free Animal Trainer, 2017
Dog Safe Canine First Aid Certified
Bachelor of Science, Specialization in Mathematics, 2008
Memberships:
International Association of Behavior Consultants
Alberta Force Free Alliance Member (past)
Association Professional Dog Trainers (past)
Conferences and Seminars:
Lemonade Conference May 2020 (virtual)
Susan Freedman (July 2019). Living and Learning with Animals
Michael Shikashio (May 2018). Aggression in Dogs: Safety, Defensive Handling, and Training
Dr. Karen Overall (April 2018). Veterinary Behavior Seminar
Sue Sternberg (Aug 2017). Assessing Aggression Thresholds
Nicole Wilde (Jun 2015). Separation Anxiety & Dissecting Dog-Dog Play
Nicole Wilde (Jun 2015). Help for your Fearful Dog
Courses:
Sarah Keller (2024). Canine Conditioning Course
Simone Mueller (2020). Predation Substitute Training
(2020). Mission Possible: Separation Anxiety Training for Guardians
(2018). The Fear Free Animal Trainer Certification Course
Trish McMillan (2017). Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship
Chris Redenbach (2016). Canine Behavior Consulting Skills and Best Practices
(2016). Fear Free Certification Program
Ian Dunbar (2016). SIRIUS Academy
Ian Dunbar (2016). Growl Class
Edmonton Humane Society (2015). DBTM course
Grisha Stewart (2014). Behavioral Adjustment Training 101, 201
Kathy Sdao (2013). Effectively Manage Groups of Dogs in an Off Leash Environment
and many many more
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