Courses and Work Experience
Currently completing Certification with Canine Correspondence Studies
2021 Certified Dog Trainer, International Positive Dog Training Association
2017 Fight Club, Trish McMillan
2016 - Present Trainer, Foster Home, Co-author Doggytime Canine Care and Rescue
2015 to Present Jackie Pritchard Dog Training
2014 BAT (Behaviour Adjustment Training), Grisha Stewart
2014 Dogs Everywhere, Trish King
2012 Aromatherapy for You and Your Pet (Workshop)
2011 Canine First Aid
2012 Calgary Humane Society, Canine Communication and Body Language Workshop
2013 - 2014 Calgary Humane Society, Dog Training Assistant
2013 - 2014 17th Avenue Vet Clinic (Calgary), Dog Training Assistant
2012 - 2014 Mentored under Cindy Peacock, KPA CPDT-KA
Assisted Cindy in both private sessions and group classes.
2012 - 2014 A Walk in the Park Calgary, Professional Dog Walker, Owner and Operator
Specialized in off-leash group walks along the beautiful Bow River and foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Trainer referred walker as off-leash walks were often the next step in the training process.
1997 - 2003 Agility, completed all levels
Volunteer experience
Currently working with Doggytime Canine Care and Rescue (Ontario). Foster home, trainer, co-author.
2015 LAWS (Lakefield Animal Welfare Society), (Ontario). Foster home, dog handler, trainer .
2012 - 2014 Calgary Humane Society, dog training assistant .
Assistant trainer in puppy, basic manners, fearful, and reactive classes.
2004 - 2012 PALS (Pet Access League Society), (Calgary).
Therapy dog program for seniors, assisted living residences, and special needs kids.
1998 - 2004 ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation), (Alberta).
Foster home, fundraising, spay/neuter clinics.
Director and Interim President.